Volkswagen GT Up! concept

What - Volkswagen GT Up! concept
Where - Wolfsburg, Germany
Date - January 2012
Price - From £14,000 (est)
Available - Late 2013
Key rivals - Renaultsport Twingo 133, Smart BRABUS, MINI Cooper

Summary: The turbocharged VW GT Up! will next year become a reality: the concept we drive suggests it's one to look forward to, but VW should also call in its hot hatch masters to help polish the handling.

We like: enticing potential, concept car's styling pack, turbo torque, inbuilt quality, staggering fuel economy
We don't like: handling not fully honed, power figure won't grab headlines, potential to be more expensive than you expect