VW Fox 1.4 Urban: Preview

We love fancy high-tech as much as you do, but sometimes it's necessary to focus on the basics again, the real-life.
The real reason why cars are made, to bring you from A to B. And here's a perfect example of this philosophy.

Going up against Citroen's C1, Peugeot's 107 and Toyota's Aygo - not to mention newcomers like Kia's Picanto - the Fox is VW's eagerly awaited Lupo replacement. It goes on sale this month in two trims, standard and Urban, with a starting price of £6,590 - nearly £1,300 less than the its predecessor.

And not only is the Fox cheaper than the Lupo, it's also much bigger. Measuring 3,828mm by 1,544mm, it's 301mm longer and 85mm taller than its predecessor, and is close to the Polo in size. The bland exterior may not win it many friends, but those added dimensions certainly give the Fox an edge over rivals for cabin space.

Inside, it performs Tardis-like tricks. Rather than have a token central rear seat, there are two good-sized chairs in the back, and with lots of head and legroom, there's ample space for four tall adults inside. All the chairs are mounted high, too, giving occupants an MPV-style seating position, with great visibility.

Once on the move, the Fox proves to be very impressive. The steering is linear and well weighted, but it's completely devoid of any feedback. The handling, meanwhile, is composed and very grown up for such a small car, if not much fun. Unlike its competitors, the Fox has a very comfortable ride, and despite the tall driving position, the car doesn't feel as if it pitches about. Road and wind noise are very well suppressed, too, which means motorway cruising is a relaxing affair.

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Source: Auto Express

VW Fox 1.4 Urban: Preview

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