Why was Lupo discontinued?
Sales of the Lupo were slow and missed Volkswagen’s targets. In 2001 a Volkswagen source claimed that it was decided the Lupo would eventually be discontinued and replaced by a model built in China. Volkswagen launched the Lupo city car in 1998. Versions of the small car that are regarded to this day as technical milestones appeared on several occasions.VW LUPO is a great little car. Not so good with four passengers though, but in our case that is rare.
How much oil does a VW Lupo take?
What replaced the VW Lupo?
The right-hand drive version of the Brazilian-built Volkswagen Fox, a city car that replaces Volkswagen’s Lupo, has finally reached the UK market a full year after it first reached European shores. Production of the Lupo was discontinued in June 2005, and was replaced on the European market by the Brazilian designed Fox. Due to the decision taken by Volkswagen, to use the Fox instead of developing any genuine replacement for the Lupo. The Lupo’s spiritual successor, Volkswagen up!