2015 Volkswagen Up!
2015 Volkswagen Up!
Est. monthly payment:
R 2,461 p/m
Western Cape
The 2015 Volkswagen Up! TAKE UP! 1.0 3DR is an affordable used hatchback perfect for city driving and daily commuting in South Africa. Known for its reliability and compact design, this vehicle offers a practical option for budget-conscious buyers seeking quality and efficiency.
Powered by a lively 1.0L petrol engine with 60 Hp, it features a smooth manual transmission, making it ideal for those who enjoy engaged driving. With impressive fuel economy at just 4.4 L/100km, this hatchback delivers cost-effective performance. Inside, it comfortably seats five across three doors, providing versatility for families or urban errands.
Located in Hessequa Ward 2, Albertinia, Western Cape, this Volkswagen Up! is available for immediate viewing and test drives. Buyers can explore competitive prices and finance deals, making it easy to buy the best value used vehicle. Contact your local dealer today for a hassle-free purchase experience.
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Vredekloof, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7560, South Africa
Volkswagen Up!
Volkswagen’s Up! always felt like an odd fit for South Africa, never grabbing hearts the way it did in Europe. Parked below the Polo, it was supposed to be VW’s answer to the Suzuki S-Presso, Renault Kwid, and Hyundai Atos, but those rivals went harder on price and features. There’s only a 1.0-litre three-cylinder under the bonnet, and every Up! here is manual — no chance of an auto, no matter how patient you are. Only ten used examples are floating around right now, with prices sitting between R104,900 and R159,900 and the typical ask close to R130,000. That tells you how rare these are. If you spot one on your local lot in Sandton or Claremont, you’re already ahead of the curve, but don’t expect much wiggle room on price. Most of the listings are for the Move Up! 1.0 5-door, asking anywhere from R129,995 to R159,900, while the Take Up! — in both 3- and 5-door shapes — hovers in the R109,900 to R144,500 bracket. Model years stretch from 2015 to 2020, but be prepared for mileage averaging a hefty 147,340 km. These aren’t garage queens. What brings buyers back, on paper at least, is the VW badge and that sense of solid build you just don’t get from a Kwid or S-Presso. The materials inside are a notch up, and every control is a physical button or dial, which is a relief if you hate fiddly touchscreens. If you spend your days threading through Maboneng or Sea Point, the Up! nails the basics: light steering, compact footprint, and an interior that’s thoughtfully simple. For urban life, that matters.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen has its roots dug deep in South African roads, from the township Polo Vivos battered by city taxi ranks to plush Tiguans parked outside Sandton offices. You don’t see many brands straddling so many worlds, and 1,416 active classifieds — from a R59,500 runabout all the way to a plush R2 million Touareg — prove it’s not just marketing fluff. R374,400 is the middle ground, and that’s where most South Africans are actually shopping: not scraping the barrel, not maxing the credit card, just wanting a good car that’ll last. On paper at least, VW’s lineup makes as much sense for first-timers stretching for a Polo Vivo as it does for a fleet boss buying Transporters or a family wanting a Tiguan. There’s a solid split too: 553 new VWs for those who want factory-fresh, 863 used units for anyone chasing the badge without the fresh sticker price. The Polo Vivo is king of the hill with 327 listings from R96,500, and for a reason — it’s still one of the most attainable hatches with decent space and real parts support. Standard Polo buyers (322 listings, up to R699,995) are after that extra polish: turbo engines, a bit more polish inside, the B-segment sweet spot. If you’re tired of hatchbacks, the T-Cross (from R259,500) is the on-ramp into SUVs. Amarok, meanwhile, starts at R219,900 and stretches into territory most Hilux or Ranger drivers wouldn’t imagine, with a cabin that finally feels its price. Golf’s still here from R79,900 to R1,139,900 — proof that the badge matters to enthusiasts. Hatchbacks are everywhere (421 units), petrol still rules, but VW’s plug-in hybrids are starting to give buyers proper alternatives, especially since most rivals are still catching up on tech.
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2015 Volkswagen Up!
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Vredekloof, Cape Town, Western Cape
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