Peugeot fans will have...
Peugeot fans will have a perfectly clear reason to visit the firm"s stand at this year"s Frankfurt Motor Show - they"ll be able to catch sight of the new transparent-topped Flux.
The mag"s images show...
The mag"s images show the Fox"s wheels fitted with hi-tech equipment to measure the exact speed and rolling resistance of each tyre. And that signals VW"s intent to inject some of the excitement of the legendary Golf GTI into the bargain city car. The move follows news of the hot Polo GTI - revealed in last week"s issue - which will go on sale in UK showrooms early next year.
While the Fox is all about low-cost practicality, the Sport variant will offer a cheaper alternative to the forthcoming Suzuki Swift S. In South American markets, where it"s already a big seller, the Fox is offered in Sportline trim with alloys and a 1.6-litre petrol engine.
The Sport version photographed in the mag is thought to be a derivative of that car. However, the bad news for hot hatch fans is that the machine isn"t destined for Britain - at least not yet.
A spokeswoman for VW told Auto Express: "The current plan for the UK is to keep the Fox range simple. The emphasis will be on value for money, not filling small market niches." However, insiders reckon if enough people wanted to buy the car, that could change.
This approach will leave British customers with three engine options. The cheapest variant will be the 54bhp 1.2-litre petrol model, which will also be available in more powerful 73bhp form. The most expensive version is the 1.4-litre TDI diesel - this delivers 73bhp, too.
Prices have yet to be announced, but entry-level models are expected to cost around í‚á£6,500 when the range goes on sale in the UK in January.