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The Fox was sold with a huge options list as it was a way for VW to sell it cheaper, therefore letting the European customer specify the Fox to their liking. |
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| Volkswagen Fox | |
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| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Production: | 2004-present |
| Predecessors: | Volkswagen Lupo |
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| Class: | Supermini |
| Body Styles: | FF, 3- and 5-door hatchback |
| Engines: | 1.2 L petrol, 55 hp 1.4 L petrol, 75 hp 1.4 L TDi, 70 hp 1.6 L petrol, 98 hp 1.6 L 1.0 L Total Flex (flexible fuel), 73 hp 1.6 L Total Flex, 103 hp |
The Volkswagen Fox is a supermini produced and designed by Volkswagen in Brazil and exported to South America & Europe.
In South America, it fits between its two supermini brothers, the low-cost Gol and the Polo. Despite its height (1.58 m), inner room is quite similar to its competitors Chevrolet Corsa, Fiat Palio, Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and Peugeot 206.
In Mexico it is called the Lupo due to the current Mexican President Vicente Fox having the last name of Fox. It was introduced to the European market in 2005, replacing the ageing Lupo at a far cheaper price.
Currently the Fox is produced as a 3-door and 5-door hatchback. There is also a mini SUV version called CrossFox and a mini MPV model called Suran/SpaceFox/SportVan
Volkswagen CrossFox
The Volkswagen CrossFox is a crossover vehicle with a rugged offroad design which sets it apart from the standard Fox, it does not have AWD only FWD.
It is produced in Brazil and sold in South American markets. Its expected to be exported to European markets to compete in the expanding mini SUV market (see Ford EcoSport, Fiat Sedici/Suzuki SX4, Daihatsu Terios).
Volkswagen Suran/SpaceFox/SportVan
A mini MPV/station wagon crossover version was presented in April 2006, and was named Suran in Argentina and SpaceFox in Brazil and SportVan in Mexico. It is built in General Pacheco, Argentina.
Because of its 40cm-extended tail (4.20 m vs. 3.80 m), it has a larger boot and more rear leg room. Its main competitors are the Peugeot 206 SW, Fiat Idea and Chevrolet Meriva.
Fox Facts
- The roof liner & rear parcel shelf are made from the renewable resourced Curaua plant.
- Fox has a 4-Star EuroNCAP Safety Rating
- The static torsional stiffness of the Fox is 17.941 Nm & has a dynamic torsional stiffness of 39.2 Hz.
- The rear bench seat slides 15 centimetres lengthways and the backrest can split 50/50 in the middle, depending on the configuration, the boot volume is adjustable between 260 and 1,016 litres.
South American spec Fox 1.6 8V Specifications
- Engine (cm³)1599
- Power 101 hp-74 kW / 5.750 rpm
- 0-100 km/h 10,5 seconds (1.6 8v)
- Top Speed 170 km/h
- Torque 140Nm / 3.250prm
- Length 3804 mm
- Width 1640 mm
- Height 1544 mm
- Wheelbase 2464 mm
- Boot 260-1236 Litres.
- Manual transmision, 5 gears. (Audi MQ200 manual gearbox)
- Fuel capacity 50 litres. Petrol version.
In Europe
The Fox was introduced to Europe at the AMI Leipzig Motor Show in 2005, on debut in Europe the Fox was only available in 2dr hatchback form with 3 engine options the 1.2L 40 kW / 55 hp & 1.4L 55 kW / 75 hp petrol & 1.4L TDI 51 kW / 69 hp diesel.
Upon its debut the Fox scored 4-stars in EuroNCAP's crash rating system proving that small cars can be safe.
The Fox was sold with a huge options list as it was a way for VW to sell it cheaper, therefore letting the European customer specify the Fox to their liking.
some of the options
- Alloy Wheels
- Electronic packs with Electric Windows & Mirrors
- Sunroof
- ESP with Electronc Differential Lock & Traction
Control System
- Side Airbags
- Semi Climatic Air Conditioner
- CD Player
North American Fox
Fox and Fox Wagon was also the name of a subcompact sedan and station wagon sold by Volkswagen in North America as an entry level model. It was a USDM version of the Gol range, produced in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Brazil. It was a design unique to South America, although it bore a family resemblance to the Volkswagen Jetta. After 1990 the Wagon was discontinued from the North American market; it was the last two-door wagon offered in the US. However, the Fox sedan and coupe lasted until 1993 in the US. Early models (1987-1989) feature Bosch Jetronic mechanical fuel injection and a squared off front end with rectangular sealed beam halogen headlamps, While the final U.S. version (1990-1993) had Bosch Digifant electronic fuel injection and a more modern styled front end with plastic headlamps
Other Volkswagens labelled Fox
In South Africa, the Volkswagen Fox was a model based on the original Jetta, but featuring the front end of the Citi, the Citi is a facelifted version of the original Golf Mk 1 & is still in production in South Africa.
In Australia during the 1970s, the Audi 80, assembled locally by Volkswagen Australasia Ltd, was badged as the Audi Fox.
External links
Template:Modern European Volkswagen vehicles Template:Modern South American Volkswagen vehicles