Volkswagen Fox
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The Volkswagen CrossFox is a mini SUV
version which sets it apart from the standard Fox. As is the case for other similar models, it is available only with front-wheel drive
.
It is produced in Brazil and sold in Latin America
n markets; there are plans to export it to Europe
an markets to compete in the expanding mini SUV market (see Ford EcoSport
and Fiat Idea Adventure).
This version contains mixed-use tires and a suspension raised slightly beyond a spare tire on the outside of the trunk.
/station wagon
version of the Fox was presented in April 2006. It is named Suran in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, SpaceFox in Brazil and Peru
, SportVan in Mexico and Fox Plus in Algeria
. It is built in General Pacheco
, Argentina
.
Because of its 360 mm-extended tail (4165 mm vs. 3805 mm), it has a larger boot and more rear leg room than the hatchback versions. Its main competitors are the Peugeot 206 SW and Fiat Palio Weekend
The Fox was a variant of the Gol
manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil
and marketed by Volkswagen in North America
as an entry level subcompact
from 1987-93. Initially offered as a two-door and four-door sedan as well as a two-door wagon, the wagon was discontinued in 1991 along with the two-door for the Canadian market, the same year the four-door sedan (as well as the two-door, in the US) received a mild restyling.
The Fox featured a longitudinal mounted 1.8L, 81 PS engine, sharing components with the VW Golf — along with a 4 speed transmission for the standard 2 and 4 door sedan and a 5 speed transmission for the "GL" sport model — and no automatic transmission
.
Early models (1987–1989) featured Bosch the CIS-E type of Jetronic
electro-mechanical fuel injection, using an oxygen sensor to assist in fuel management. Later models featured (1990–1993) had Bosch Digifant
electronic fuel injection. In Canada the Fox from 1987-1989 was offered with the simpler Bosch CIS fuel injection system without an oxygen sensor for the engine fuel management system.
Originally, the Fox's squared off front end featured sealed beam halogen headlamps; after 1991 models received revised sheet metal with flush glass headlamps. Volkswagen did not sell a subcompact car again in Canada
until 2007, when they offered the Volkswagen City Golf
and Volkswagen City Jetta.
In South Africa
, the Volkswagen Fox was a model based on the original Jetta
, but featuring the front end of the Citi
, a facelifted version of the original Golf Mk 1
, which was in production in South Africa until late 2009.
In the United States
and Australia
the Audi 80
was badged as the Audi Fox during the 1970s. The Australian version was assembled locally by Volkswagen Australasia Ltd.
Mini SUV
Mini SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles with a length under . This class should not be confused with compact SUV, which refers to slightly larger vehicles, from ....
version which sets it apart from the standard Fox. As is the case for other similar models, it is available only with front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine arrangement generally found in rear-wheel drive and...
.
It is produced in Brazil and sold in Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
n markets; there are plans to export it to Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an markets to compete in the expanding mini SUV market (see Ford EcoSport
Ford EcoSport
The Ford EcoSport is a mini SUV designed by the Ford-US Truck Vehicle Center and built in Brazil by Ford. The EcoSport is one of Ford's best-seller models in Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico...
and Fiat Idea Adventure).
This version contains mixed-use tires and a suspension raised slightly beyond a spare tire on the outside of the trunk.
Volkswagen Suran/SpaceFox/SportVan/Fox Plus
A mini MPVMini MPV
Mini MPV is a car classification used to describe superminis or subcompacts which have taller build, fitting below the compact MPV and large MPV classifications....
/station wagon
Station wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
version of the Fox was presented in April 2006. It is named Suran in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, SpaceFox in Brazil and Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
, SportVan in Mexico and Fox Plus in Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
. It is built in General Pacheco
General Pacheco
General Pacheco is a city in Tigre Partido, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The city's position inside Tigre significantly sums up to its importance inside the partido...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
Because of its 360 mm-extended tail (4165 mm vs. 3805 mm), it has a larger boot and more rear leg room than the hatchback versions. Its main competitors are the Peugeot 206 SW and Fiat Palio Weekend
Volkswagen Fox in the US
The Fox was a variant of the Gol
Volkswagen Gol
The Volkswagen Gol is a subcompact car manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil since 1980 as Volkswagen's entry-level car in the South American market—where it succeeded the South American VW Beetle ...
manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil
Volkswagen do Brasil
Volkswagen do Brasil Ltda. is a subsidiary arm of Volkswagen Group, established in 1953.-Brazilian developed Volkswagens:Many of its models were designed especially for Brazil:*Brasilia*SP1 & SP2*1500/Variant/Variant II*Karmann Ghia TC...
and marketed by Volkswagen in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
as an entry level subcompact
Subcompact car
Subcompact car is a North American term used to describe automobiles whose class size is smaller than that of a compact car, usually not exceeding in length, but larger than a microcar...
from 1987-93. Initially offered as a two-door and four-door sedan as well as a two-door wagon, the wagon was discontinued in 1991 along with the two-door for the Canadian market, the same year the four-door sedan (as well as the two-door, in the US) received a mild restyling.
The Fox featured a longitudinal mounted 1.8L, 81 PS engine, sharing components with the VW Golf — along with a 4 speed transmission for the standard 2 and 4 door sedan and a 5 speed transmission for the "GL" sport model — and no automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
.
Early models (1987–1989) featured Bosch the CIS-E type of Jetronic
Jetronic
Jetronic is a trade name of an fuel injection technology for automotive petrol engines, developed and marketed by Robert Bosch GmbH from the 1960s onwards. Bosch licensed the concept to many automobile manufacturers. There are several variations of the technology offering technological development...
electro-mechanical fuel injection, using an oxygen sensor to assist in fuel management. Later models featured (1990–1993) had Bosch Digifant
Digifant Engine Management system
The Digifant engine management system is an electronic engine control unit , which monitors and controls the fuel injection and ignition systems in petrol engines, designed by Volkswagen Group, in cooperation with Robert Bosch GmbH....
electronic fuel injection. In Canada the Fox from 1987-1989 was offered with the simpler Bosch CIS fuel injection system without an oxygen sensor for the engine fuel management system.
Originally, the Fox's squared off front end featured sealed beam halogen headlamps; after 1991 models received revised sheet metal with flush glass headlamps. Volkswagen did not sell a subcompact car again in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
until 2007, when they offered the Volkswagen City Golf
Volkswagen Golf Mk4
Launched in 1999, the Volkswagen Golf Mk4 was the best selling car in Europe in 2001 . The Mk4 was a deliberate attempt to take the Volkswagen Golf series further upmarket, with a high-quality interior and higher equipment levels...
and Volkswagen City Jetta.
In South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, the Volkswagen Fox was a model based on the original Jetta
Volkswagen Jetta
Although the Golf had reached considerable success, in the North American markets, Volkswagen observed that the hatchback body style lacked some of the appeal to those who preferred the traditional three-box configuration...
, but featuring the front end of the Citi
Volkswagen Citi
The Volkswagen Citi Golf was a car produced by Volkswagen in South Africa from 1984 until 21 August 2009. Formerly known as the CitiGolf, Citigolf , or Chico, it was a face-lifted version of the original Volkswagen Golf Mk1 hatchback, which ceased production in Germany in 1983...
, a facelifted version of the original Golf Mk 1
Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is a small family car manufactured by Volkswagen since 1974 and marketed worldwide across six generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada , and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico .The...
, which was in production in South Africa until late 2009.
In the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
the Audi 80
Audi 80
The Audi 80 is a compact executive car produced by the German car manufacturer Audi, from 1966 to 1996. It shared its platform with the Volkswagen Passat from 1973 to 1986 and was available as a saloon car/sedan, and an Avant...
was badged as the Audi Fox during the 1970s. The Australian version was assembled locally by Volkswagen Australasia Ltd.