VW Fox (Lupo replacement)

Mk2Adam · Post by **Mk2Adam** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:58 pm

http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/408/

i think i prefer the Lupos styling but the price seems good and 1.2 litre is the smallest engine, i'd rather walk than drive my sister's lupo if i'm honest though, maybe i'm just too used to oldskool driving?

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:00 pm

looks like a mini Touran!
and the front end looks abit too much like a van

-Ben-

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:08 pm

Don't like it, looks to MPV for my liking.

mysteryboy · Post by **mysteryboy** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:05 am

that looks crap... i do like lupos but they seem to be so damn rare

mysteryboy · Post by **mysteryboy** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:16 am

^ Yeah I seen the odd Lupo or 2 which are midly modded... & when I see one Im like look its a lupo (hehe) and my mates like so? such a rare sight I make it sound like I've seen the best Lambo or something

laura_fairy_22 · Post by **laura_fairy_22** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:34 pm

i think it looks a bit like one of the new puntos..... not a fan of puntos, but this isnt too bad... its german

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:03 pm

laura_fairy_22 wrote:i think it looks a bit like one of the new puntos..... not a fan of puntos, but this isnt too bad... its german

i was thinking that, then again its because the punto sporting was famous for the yellow paintwork

-Ben-

Tigz · Post by **Tigz** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:08 pm

Just like to point out that it has always been stated VW VW that this is not a replacment to the Lupo.
Its a completly diffrent range.
The Fox has been designed and built to be a good sized cheap small car.
On of our members lives in France now, they are already bonkers on this car.
Fantastic build quality, and very cheap for the car your getting.
The Lupo was expencive to build, and buy.
Thats the reason they are not making a Lupo mk2.

OMEGASUPR3ME · Post by **OMEGASUPR3ME** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:19 am

the back is the same as the lupo which i hate! lol. i quite like the new punto coz its good at the start ofg need for speed most wanted

mfa-polo · Post by **mfa-polo** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:44 pm

I agree with the comments about the mini mpv look, but I think its got
loads of potential (check link, side profile), and theres some aspects that I love, especially rear lights, my biggest problem is with the interior.

And Fck me did it have a job taking over from the Lupo, an absolute legend!!

http://www.xines.blogger.com.br/2003x10 ... 58_fox.jpg

Tigz · Post by **Tigz** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:45 pm

That white one is the Sport.
It will come with the 1.6 engine normally found in the Lupo/Polo GTI.
Should cost less than Â£9000.
If it does I will buy one.
In white, looks cool as hell with those alloys.
Interior looks ace, and with a set of coils, Im sure it will make for a good looking car.
Been over 6ft I like a high roof line.
Main reason I bought a Lupo

mfa-polo · Post by **mfa-polo** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 6:25 pm

Im with you on this one Tigz, that car could look fantastic lowered, with some wide rubber on it.

Is the UK definately getting the 1600 sport?

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 6:55 pm

Tigz · Post by **Tigz** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:37 pm

Thats a photoshop as far as I know, there isn't going to be a GTI.
The Sport will be the only model.

At least I hope so, the new Polo GTI looks bad copying the bad design of the Golf.
The Fox copy looks even worse!