VW Up bucket seat guide
2011 to 2023
Cobra confirm the only direct fit frame for the Up, and Cobra’s own seat range dominates the choice on this car, from FIA competition shells through to their Nogaro and Misano reclining lines. No frame or side mount bracket is currently confirmed for a Corbeau seat on this car, so if you want a Corbeau pair, ask us to check fitment before ordering rather than assuming the general Cobra hardware covers it.
Custom Cages build a Multipoint T45 roll cage titled specifically for the Up, so a proper competition build is well supported once the frame and seat are sorted.
- Cobra direct fit subframe, £255.00, confirmed for the Up, the only frame currently listed
- Every bucket and reclining seat confirmed for this car other than the Corbeau pairs is a Cobra model
- No frame or bracket is currently confirmed for a Corbeau seat on the Up. Ask us to check fitment first
- Custom Cages build a Multipoint T45 roll cage titled specifically for the Up, £1,818.30
- The Cobra Misano Anniversary and Anniversary Spec 2, both £1374.17, are the premium reclining seats on this page
- All FIA harnesses carry a stamped expiry date that ends their competition life regardless of wear
The fitting frame
Cobra confirm a direct fit frame for the Up at £255.00, the only frame currently listed for this car. It bolts to the factory floor mounting points and is designed around Cobra’s own seat range, which covers the great majority of options on this page.
The fitting kit
Cobra Nogaro seats need the Nogaro-specific side mount; other Cobra side-mount seats use the general bracket.
- Cobra direct fit subframe, £255.00
- Cobra Steel Side Mounts, £74.40 general Cobra side-mount seats
- Cobra Nogaro Steel Side Mounts, £78.00 Nogaro seats only
- Cobra Premium Sliding Runners, £84.00 for a Cobra base-mount seat
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FIA competition and Cobra bucket seats
The Cobra Monaco Pro at £282.00 and the Cobra Monaco Premium Edition at £354.60 are the entry point. The Cobra Monaco 40th Edition at £474.00 sits above them, and the Cobra Nogaro Street at £789.00, the Cobra Suzuka T Pro-Fit at £673.20 and the Cobra Nogaro Circuit at £819.00 sit at the top of the range. The Cobra Nogaro Club Sport at £629.00 rounds out the Nogaro line.
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Reclining sport seats
The Cobra Daytona at £599.00 is the entry point. The Cobra Misano Anniversary and Anniversary Spec 2, both £1374.17, are the premium options on this page. The Corbeau Sportline RRB Black, Sportline RRS, PSR and SVR Vinyl pairs, from £558.00 to £1,020.00 are also listed, though no frame or bracket is currently confirmed to fit a Corbeau seat to this car, so check with us before ordering one of these.
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Our recommendationAsk us before ordering a Corbeau seat for this car
With the Cobra frame the only one confirmed for the Up, a Cobra seat is the safest route. Cameron works out the fit and the best combination for a given car, so if a Corbeau seat matters to your build, tell him and he will confirm whether a mounting solution exists before you order.
Harnesses
There is no harness made specifically for the Up, so you are fitting a universal belt and working out the mounting yourself. The standard rear seat belt mounts are not rated for harness shoulder strap loads, so the cage below, a bolt-in harness bar, or a fabricated anchor point is needed.
The Schroth Profi 3×2 at £444.01 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £294.00 are both FIA 8853-2016. The TRS Magnum 4 Point at £246.00 is FIA 8854-1998. All three carry a stamped expiry date regardless of wear. For a road or trackday car, the Takata Drift II and III and the TRS Clubman belts cost less, though none of those four are HANS compatible.
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Our recommendationConfirm the anchor before the belt
Tell us whether the car is caged, what is behind the seats now, and whether a head restraint is going in, and we will tell you what the shoulder straps can anchor to before you spend anything on the belt.
Roll cage
Custom Cages build a Multipoint T45 roll cage titled specifically for the Up at £1,818.30.
If competing, check the specification against your class regulations before ordering, and keep the sign-off paperwork with the logbook. Pad any tube within reach of a helmet, and tell your insurer, because a cage is a notifiable modification.
What fits what
All seats below fit the Up on the Cobra frame, with the matching side mount bracket added.
| Seat | Mounting | Style | Notes |
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| Cobra Monaco Pro | Base or side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | £282.00 |
| Cobra Monaco Premium Edition | Side mount | FIA motorsport | £354.60 |
| Cobra Suzuka T Pro-Fit | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | £673.20 |
| Cobra Nogaro Circuit | Side mount, Nogaro bracket | FIA motorsport | £819.00 |
| Cobra Daytona | Base mount, 291mm x 330mm | Road and track | £599.00 |
| Cobra Misano Anniversary | Base mount | Road and track | £1374.17 |
| Cobra Nogaro Club Sport | Side mount, Nogaro bracket | Road and track | £629.00 |
Common questions
Which frame does the Up need?
Cobra confirm one at £255.00, the only frame currently listed for this car.
Can I fit a Corbeau seat to the Up?
Not confirmed. No frame or bracket currently supports a Corbeau seat on this car. Ask us to check fitment before ordering.
Is there a roll cage for the Up?
Yes. Custom Cages build a Multipoint T45 kit titled specifically for the Up at £1,818.30.
Which Cobra side mount do I need?
General Cobra side-mount seats use the £74.40 Cobra Steel Side Mounts. Nogaro seats need the separate £78.00 Nogaro-specific bracket.
Can I use the standard rear seat belt mounts for the harness?
No. They are not rated for the loads a harness shoulder strap puts through them in an impact. The cage above, a bolt-in harness bar, or a fabricated anchor point is needed instead.
More help
If you want the frame confirmed against your seat, or want us to check whether a Corbeau mounting solution now exists, the contact link is the quickest way to get it looked at.
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