Major car firm discontinues its smallest model – motor loved by Brits for 12 years will be phased out
A MAJOR car firm has discontinued its smallest model after 12 years on the market.
The motor was beloved by thousands of Brits and won several awards but has now reached the end of the road.
Industry giant VW has now scrapped the Up model, according to a report by Autocar.
The final cars in the line have now rolled off the production line at the manufacturer's plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, the outlet claims.
The GTI version of the model was removed from sale in January in what was supposed to be a temporary measure but never reentered the market.
VW is expected to replace the Up with the electric ID1 model going forward.
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The new EV is set to hit showrooms within five years and cost less than £17,000.
The Up made its debut in 2011 with a price tag of £8256.
In the years since, its starting price was increased to over £15,000 but it was still one of the smallest and most affordable cars out there.
Autocar's report also suggests that the electric e-Up, first introduced in 2014, will be included in the discontinuation.
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This will leave the Polo as the smallest model in the brand's stable.
However, last year VW boss Thomas Schafer hinted that the Polo too may be pulled due to stricter emissions limits in Europe set to arrive from 2025.
Its space in the market could be filled by the ID 2 EV, arriving that same year and costing around £22,000.
VW has been contacted for comment.
It comes after a car expert revealed how new government rules could make EVs cheaper.
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