VW Fox

Volkswagen Fox
Production period:	since 2003
Class :	Microcar
Body versions :	Station wagon
Previous model:	Europe: VW Lupo
Successor:	Europe: VW up!

VW Fox (English for fox ) is the name of several passenger car models from Volkswagen . From 2005 to early 2011 it was the smallest VW model; At the end of 2011, its successor, VW up! . Although dimensions and space rather the class of compact cars meet, the Fox is the due to its relatively low purchase price by the low standard equipment microcar attributed. The Federal Motor Transport Authority also divided the model into the class of small cars.

The Fox in Europe

Fox (type 5Z)
Three-door model, style equipment
Production period:	2005-2011
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.0–1.6 liters (40–88 kW) Diesel engines : 1.4 liters (51 kW)
Length:	3828 mm
Width:	1660 mm
Height:	1544 mm
Wheelbase :	2465 mm
Empty weight :	978-1087 kg

The Fox was developed entirely in Brazil and is produced in two plants there ( São José dos Pinhais for the South American market and São Bernardo do Campo for export to Europe) and in Argentina .

The car was the successor to the VW Lupo in Europe and was presented for the first time in Germany at Auto Mobil International 2005. From April 29, 2005 it was available in Europe. The price for the basic model in Germany was 8,950  euros (model year 2006) below that of its predecessor Lupo, whose basic price in model year 2005 was 10,150 euros.

In Brazil, a revised model is now available as the Novo Fox , which is based on the look of the current VW Golf. A successor model was developed by VW as the New Small Family study , which is known as the VW up! replaced the Fox in December 2011.

Furnishing

The cheapest model from the Volkswagen Group had no standard features.

The electro-hydraulic power steering with a steering wheel that can be adjusted in height and reach could be ordered separately for the 40 kW basic model. Side airbags , electric window lifters, electrically adjustable mirrors, central locking or the rear seat bench (which can be slid to enlarge the luggage compartment) with split rear seat backrests were available at an additional cost; likewise the entry aid "Easy Entry" for the rear passengers.

The fuel tank holds 50 liters; the turning circle is 10.6 meters.

safety

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2005)

In Germany, the VW Fox was offered with ABS, driver / front passenger airbag and belt tensioner as standard . Side airbags were available on all models at an additional cost; Head airbags were not available. An ESP including brake assist with traction control (ASR) , Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) as standard since 2011th When Euro NCAP - Crash Test 2005, a car was given without side airbags in the assessment of occupant safety out of five stars four (28 points) and the Child Safety 4 stars (42 points) of a possible five. The pedestrian safety was evaluated with 12 points and two stars.

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  Rear view

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  inner space

Registration numbers

Between 2005 and 2012 a total of 143,194 VW Foxs were newly registered in the Federal Republic of Germany. 2006 was the most successful sales year with 35,657 units.

Source: Federal Motor Transport Authority

Technical specifications

Data sheet VW Fox / CrossFox / SpaceFox

VW Fox	1.2 (2005-2011)	1.4 (2005-2011)	1.4  TDI (2005-2011)	1.0 (Brazil) (2007)	1.6 (Brazil) (2007)	1.0 (Brazil) (2016)	1.6 (Brazil) (2016)	1.6 (Brazil) (2016)
engine	3-cylinder in-line engine (four-stroke) - 6 valves	4-cylinder in-line engine (four-stroke) - 8 valves	3-cylinder in-line engine (four-stroke) - 6 valves	4-cylinder in-line engine (four-stroke) - 8 valves
Engine code	BMD, CHFB	BKR	BNM
Displacement	1198 cc	1390 cm³	1422 cc	999 cm³	1599 cc	999 cm³	1598 cc
Bore × stroke	76.5 x 86.9 mm	76.5 x 75.6 mm	79.5 x 95.5 mm	67.1 x 70.6 mm	76.5 x 87.0 mm
Max. Power at 1 / min	40 kW (54 PS) 4750	55 kW (75 PS) 5000	51 kW (70 hp) 4000	53 kW (72 PS) 6000	76 kW (103 PS) 5750	60 kW (82 hp) 6250	76 kW (104 PS) 5250	88 kW (120 PS) 5750
Max. Torque at 1 / min	108 Nm 3000	124 Nm 2750	155 Nm 1600-2800	87 Nm 4500	138 Nm 3250	102 Nm 3000	153 Nm 2500	165 Nm 4000
compression	10.3: 1	10.5: 1	19.5: 1	10.8: 1
Mixture preparation	Multi-point injection		Pump nozzle injection, turbocharger (Garrett)	Electronic injection
Valve control	Overhead camshaft, chain	Overhead camshaft, toothed belt
cooling	Water cooling
transmission	5-speed manual transmission							6-speed manual transmission
Drive type	Front wheel drive
Front suspension	Suspension struts, triangular wishbones, coil springs, stabilizer (only with power steering)
Rear suspension	Twist beam axle with integrated stabilizer, trailing arm, coil springs
Brakes	Internally ventilated disc brakes at the front, drum brakes at the rear
steering	Rack-and-pinion steering (standard for 40 kW without power assistance)
body	Sheet steel, self-supporting
Front / rear track	1431/1425 mm			1435/1425 mm
wheelbase	2450 mm			2467 mm
Dimensions (length × width × height)	3828 × 1660 × 1544 mm			Fox: 3805 × 1640 × 1545 mm CrossFox: 4082 × 1689 × 1639 mm SpaceFox: 4180 × 1660 × 1576 mm		3868 × 1640 × 1552-1555 mm CrossFox: 4053 × 1689 × 1631 mm
Empty weight	978 kg (with power steering 994 kg)	1018 kg	1087 kg	960 kg	Fox: 1020 kg CrossFox: 1137 kg SpaceFox: 1138 kg	1032 kg	1072 kg	1105 kg CrossFox: 1156 kg
Top speed	148 km / h	167 km / h	161 km / h	162 km / h	175-187 km / h	167 km / h	183 km / h	190 km / h CrossFox: 180 km / h
0-100 km / h	17.5 s	13.0 s	14.7 s	14.3 s	10.8-11.1 s	13.6 s	10.6 s	9.7 s CrossFox: 10.2
Total consumption (l / 100 km)	5.9 p	6.7 p	4.9 D	7.4 S / 10.6 alc	8.4 S / 12.5 alc
CO 2 emissions in g / km	139	159	130

Other Fox models from the Volkswagen Group

The Fox in Latin America

Fox (Brazil)
VW Fox (2015)
Production period:	since 2003
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.0–1.6 liters (53–88 kW)
Length:	3805-3868 mm
Width:	1640 mm
Height:	1545-1639 mm
Wheelbase :	2467 mm
Empty weight :	960-1138 kg

In Europe, the VW Fox was only sold as a three-door, in Latin America also as a five-door. In Latin America, the Fox was not Volkswagen's entry-level model, but was located above the Gol and below the Polo .

A model variant with an SUV look and increased ground clearance was produced under the name CrossFox . In 2006, a station wagon version of the Fox, which was extended to 4.18 m, was presented, which was sold in Brazil and Peru under the name SpaceFox , in Mexico under the name SportVan and in Argentina as Suran . In Algeria this model variant was or is also available under the name Fox Plus .

In Mexico, the Fox was sold as VW Lupo since 2004 to avoid name similarities with the Mexican President Vicente Fox Quesada, who was in office from December 2000 to November 2006 .

In Brazil, Volkswagen had to recall over 470,000 units of the Fox in 2008 and pay a fine of around 1.2 million euros, as operating the mechanism for folding down the back seat could result in bruising of hands and fingers. Vehicles outside of Brazil are not affected as they have a different folding mechanism.

At the end of 2009, Volkswagen Brazil launched a facelift of the Fox. In particular, the interior was completely redeveloped and greatly upgraded. The headlights and bumpers have been completely redesigned and adapted to the new Volkswagen Group design. The CrossFox and SpaceFox also received a facelift.

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  VW Fox as a five-door

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  VW SpaceFox / Suran (since 2006)

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  VW CrossFox

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  SpaceCross

The Fox in North America (1986-1993)

VW Fox (US model, 1987-1993)

An export version of the VW Voyage was sold under the name VW Fox in the USA and Canada from 1986 (model year 1987) to 1993 . The vehicle produced by Volkswagen do Brasil in Brazil was the notchback version of the VW Gol . The design of the Fox recalled the VW Jetta I . The Fox was offered in two-door and four-door versions.

The VW Parati , the station wagon version of the Gol series, also imported from Brazil , was offered as the Fox Wagon in the USA . The Fox Wagon, available exclusively as a three-door, was sold from 1987 (model year 1988) to 1990.

All Fox had the same longitudinal, water-cooled 1.8 liter in-line engine. Volkswagen do Brasil exported 220,000 Fox to North America .

The Fox in South Africa (1982)

The notchback version of the VW Golf I , known in Europe as the VW Jetta, was manufactured and offered under the name VW Fox in South Africa from 1982 . The model was based on the VW Citi Golf and also had its modified front section, which was based on the VW Golf II .

Polo Fox (1984-1994)

VW Polo Fox

In addition to the standard equipment lines of the VW Polo II , there was temporarily the simply equipped Fox model . At the start of sales in autumn 1984, this was initially offered as a special model at a list price of DM 11,490  , making it one of the cheapest automobiles on the German market. Initially, the car was only available in the two special colors saima green and turquoise blue. There is no connection with today's VW Fox.

Audi Fox (1972-1979)

The Audi 80 and the VW Passat Variant were offered in the USA from 1972 to 1979 under the name Fox .

References

• VW Fox - sales prospectus (June 2008) and price list (December 18, 2008)
• Automobil Revue , catalog number 2007 (data)
• VW SpaceFox / CrossFox, brasil. Sales brochures, printing date January 2007 (data)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ VW Fox replaces the Lupo ( Memento from August 2, 2009 in the Internet Archive )
2. ↑ Auto catalog. Issues No. 48 and 49
3. ↑ The VW Fox in the NCAP crash test
4. ↑ The VW Fox in the NCAP crash test
5. ↑ Model description at Volkswagen México ( Memento from August 19, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) (Spanish)
6. ↑ Welt Online: VW threatens the biggest recall in the company's history

Web links

Commons : VW Fox (since 2003)  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Commons : VW Fox (in earlier variants)  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Volkswagen do Brasil (Portuguese)