That´s right – we caught prototypes of BOTH Volkswagen´s new Lupo and it´s very close cousin from Skoda which is yet to be named. This is the first time either one of these prototypes have been spied and we were lucky to catch – and identify – both! The only one missing is Seat´s version, but we´re still looking.
In addition to the 3-door hatchback seen here, at least the Volkswagen variant Lupo will also be available as a longer wheelbase 5-door hatch as well as an all-electric version. The electric variant previewed in concept form as the E-Up! will come with a 60 kW electric motor producing 210 Nm of torque. Other variants will likely feature VW's small diesel and petrol power plant lineup including a 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.2-liter diesel both producing 75 hp plus a 1.2-litre TSI with 86 hp.
Slovakia
Production will commence in Slovakia with its market launch in summer 2011 as a 2012 model. The E-Lupo is not expected to make it to market until 2013. Prices are expected to begin at around 9000 Euros.
