Asking whether a VW up! 1.Generation 1.0 BMT special up! black pearl ASG is a useful motor vehicle for families, is not easy to answer from a technical point of view. families have a wide range of requirements, so this representation only considers the common aspects.
The VW up! has only 4 seats and is therefore ruled out as a family car from the outset. The trunk is also very tight with a volume of 959 liters is very tight. There are no Isofix brackets installed. These could be used to secure child seats easily and safely, via airbag deactivation, babies and small children could be carried along in corresponding seats against the direction of travel on the front passenger seat - however, this function is unfortunately not available on this wagon.
Rating: The VW up! is due to the small number of seats (4), small trunk volume (959 liters) regardless of other features, it is not suitable for families.