MOTORING
VW have Outfoxed
the competition
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The grass roots of Volkswagon lie in ‘Cars for
the masses’ with the true peoples’ car being
the VW Beetle. Production kick started after
the war with the aid of a group of British
army officers. The Beetle delivered on its
promise and with the arrival of the new VW
Fox, the company has re-established this
ethos.
The little Fox is bright and cheerful and not
so little, although shorter than the Polo, it is
larger than the car it is replacing – the Lupo. In
fact, Volkswagon describes the car as maximum
car for minimum money, and it is precisely that
outlook which reaffirms a harp-back to basics.
With an opening price point of £6590 for the
1.2ltr, don’t get confused with the word ‘basic’,
only back to basics as a people car provider
but not basic in equipment. As standard, all
models come complete with twin airbags and
abs. The interior specification includes power
steering, central locking and a CD player. There
are plenty of optional extras to choose from,
including three engine sizes, consisting of a
1.4ltr (75bhp) and a 1.4 diesel.
All in the form of a 3 door hatchback, complete
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with front and grill in current and
fashionable Volkswagon livery.
Driving the Fox is a complete
experience – it is a city car with an
option for urban, just as desirable
for a small family and those needing
a reliable second car. I thoroughly
enjoyed the experience, knowing it
was very affordable.
Volkswagon finding their roots
have completed their range by
reinstating the corner stone and
rivals could find themselves
‘OutFoxed’.
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