Volkswagen Fox is unleashed today (UK)
Posted on 04/28/2006 under: Hatchbacks, Volkswagen
Today marks the official launch date of the Fox, Volkswagen’s new entry level model.
The Fox is designed to give customers exceptional space in a high-value, high-quality package. At 3.83 metres, the Fox is longer than the Lupo it replaces, but shorter than a Polo. Within a height of 1.54 metres it can accommodate four large adults, or two occupants plus one cubic metre of luggage with the rear seats folded.
It is offered with three doors, a choice of two petrol engines – a 1.2-litre 55 PS and a 1.4-litre 75 PS – and in two trim levels. The entry level Fox benefits from power steering, a CD player, ABS, twin airbags and, with the 1.2-litre engine, the lowest possible insurance rating – 1E. The higher specification Urban Fox gains extra equipment and trim.
The Fox harnesses traditional Volkswagen values of low cost of ownership and durability, with a galvanised steel body and extensive use of laser welding. A sliding rear bench seat is standard in the Urban Fox and optional on the Fox – it can be moved through 15 cms lengthways and is split 50:50. Surprisingly, the new Volkswagen Fox is larger and lower priced than the Lupo model it replaces. Prices start at £6,590 (OTR RRP) for the 1.2-litre and £7,395 for the 1.4-litre. In Urban trim, prices are £7,190 for the 1.2-litre and £7,995 for the 1.4-litre.
Helping drivers to get on the road, from launch until 30 September 2006, Volkswagen Finance is offering all retail customers who purchase a Fox with a Solutions finance package free servicing for three years or 30,000 miles (whichever comes sooner).
The free servicing package comprises lubrication service at 10,000 miles or 12 months; inspection service at 20,000 miles or 24 months; and a lubrication service at 30,000 miles or 36 months.
Two full examples of the Fox Launch Campaign are set out below which illustrate a £1,560.37 deposit and £89.00 per month option and a £135.00 deposit followed by £135.00 per month alternative:
Fox 1.2
Term (months)
36
Mileage (per annum)
10,000
35 monthly payments of
£89.00
Optional final payment
£2,875.00
Option to purchase fee payable with optional final payment
£185.00
On the road retail cash price
£6,590.00
Advance payment/deposit
£1,560.37
Amount of credit
£5,029.63
Total amount payable
£7,735.37
Typical APR
9.8%
Excess mileage (inc. VAT)
4.23p
Fox 1.2
Term (months)
36
Mileage (per annum)
10,000
35 monthly payments of
£135.00
Optional final payment
£2,867.84
Option to purchase fee payable with optional final payment
£185.00
On the road retail cash price
£6,590.00
Advance payment/deposit
£135.00
Amount of credit
£6,455.00
Total amount payable
£7,912.84
Typical APR
9.5%
Excess mileage (inc. VAT)
4.23p
Around 80 per cent of new cars are purchased with some form of finance or borrowing. Volkswagen Retailers can provide a service to customers interested in purchasing with finance through Volkswagen Finance.
The financial services arm of the Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Finance supports the retailer network with a range of finance and insurance products including its flexible personal contract plan – Solutions. The combination of brand values and inherent quality along with the flexibility of Solutions could ensure that a customer gets more Volkswagen for their motoring budget.
Established in 1994, Volkswagen Finance is a trading name of Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, based in Braunschweig, Germany.
Source: Volkswagen
