Volkswagen customers who have pre-ordered the new Fox since January will be able to drive the new car today.

The three-door Fox is offered with a choice of two petrol engines – a 1.2-litre 53bhp and a 1.4-litre 73bhp, in two trim levels. The entry level Fox has power steering, a CD player, ABS and twin airbags. The higher specification Urban Fox gains extra equipment and trim.

A sliding rear bench seat is standard in the Urban Fox and optional on the Fox – it can be moved through 15 cms lengthways and is split 50:50.

The new Fox is larger and lower priced than the Lupo model it replaces. Prices start at £6,590 (OTR) for the 1.2-litre and £7,395 for the 1.4-litre. In Urban trim, prices are £7,190 for the 1.2-litre and £7,995 for the 1.4-litre.

Volkswagen Finance will be offering new Fox customers free servicing for three tears/30,000 miles until September 30.

The free servicing package includes a lubrication service at 10,000 miles or 12 months; inspection service at 20,000 miles or 24 months; and a lubrication service at 30,000 miles or 36 months.