How many VW Lupos are left?
According to the latest dvla figures from late 2024, approximately 9,200 vw lupos are still registered in the uk – around 5,200 are licensed for road use and 4,000 are declared sorn (off the road). The high-performance lupo gti is particularly rare, with just 388 licensed vehicles and 405 on sorn. That was less than most standard lupos, yet the gti was far from spartan inside or out – though you did have to pay extra on top of the original list price of £12,995 for air conditioning or a sunroof.While close to 500,000 Lupos were built globally, Lupo GTI figures were approximately 6,370, making them the rarest variant by a long margin.
Are VW Lupos safe?
Volkswagen Lupo Hatchback (1999-2005) boot space, practicality and safety. Gained an impressive four stars in the Euro NCAP crash test. All cars have twin airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners and ISOFIX child seat fixings. There’s deadlocks and remote central locking for security. VW LUPO is a great little car. Not so good with four passengers though, but in our case that is rare.In a compact car, occupant safety is of great importance, as in the event of an accident a relatively small body has to dissipate a large amount of energy. For this reason the Lupo incorporates every aspect of Volkswagen’s safety technology to ensure a degree of occupant safety that exceeds anything required by law.
Does VW have a future?
By 2025, Volkswagen aims to become the world’s leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, with a global market share of over 15%. This ambitious goal is supported by the company’s strong investments in research and development, as well as its ability to scale production to meet growing demand. Volkswagen (VW) and BMW are two of Germany’s biggest car manufacturers, but many drivers often confuse their ownership structures. A common question is: “Does VW own BMW? The short answer is no. VW Group and BMW Group are completely separate companies, each with its own brands, subsidiaries, and strategy.Amongst the three largest auto manufacturing groups based in Germany, Volkswagen Group produced the most revenue from worldwide operations in 2024 with nearly 325 billion euros generated.