Volkswagen Fox 2006-2012
The Volkswagen Fox isn’t so much a model to go out of your way to buy but is certainly one that’s worth considering if it comes up at the right price.
It was very much a model of its time. Instead of relying on Skoda to do all the cheap city car shtick, Volkswagen went it alone. The thing is, it wasn’t half as charming as the Lupo. Probably better, though, because of the bigger boot and better interior.
There’s 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre power in basic and Urban trims but not a lot to make a fuss about, not even the MPG (42-46). Overall, it’s a lazy urban fox.
It’s not that well built either, according to owners. So caution is always needed if a Fox is tatty. At the end of a long day trawling the used car forecourts, it might be better to buy a Polo because there will be more to choose from, or a Lupo because it’s cuter.