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Conventional engine options are limited to a basic 60 horsepower petrol in standard Up models and a spicier turbocharged version for the GTI. The former is fine for town use with easy-going flexibility, even if it feels a little out of depth on the motorway. With nearly double the horsepower the GTI is a very different proposition and, while still modestly powerful for a hot hatch, has the kind of fizz in its driving style you’d hope for from such a sporty looking machine. For the eco-warriors among us, there’s also a fully electric version of the Up known as the e-Up, and it too performs much better than you'd expect. In fact, because of the way electric motors deliver their power - giving you its full pulling power almost immediately - it's very responsive and feels much punchier than the figures would suggest.