Volkswagen's new entry-level model, the Fox, has gone on sale priced from £6,590 on the road.

Volkswagen says the Fox is designed to give customers exceptional space in a high-value, high-quality package. At 3.83 metres, the Fox is longer than the Lupo it replaces, but shorter than a Polo.

Within a height of 1.54 metres it can accommodate four large adults, or two occupants plus one cubic metre of luggage with the rear seats folded.

It is offered with three doors, a choice of two petrol engines a 1.2-litre 55 horsepower and a 1.4-litre 75 horsepower and in two trim levels.

The entry-level Fox benefits from power steering, a CD player, anti-lock brakes, twin airbags and, with the 1.2-litre engine, the lowest possible insurance rating 1E. The higher specification Urban Fox gains extra equipment and trim. The Fox has a galvanised steel body and extensive use of laser welding.

A sliding rear bench seat is standard in the Urban Fox and optional on the Fox it can be moved through 15cms lengthways and is split 50:50. The new Volkswagen Fox is larger and lower priced than the Lupo model it replaces. Prices start at £6,590 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.

Helping drivers to get on the road, until September 30, Volkswagen Finance is offering all retail customers who purchase a Fox with a Solutions finance package, free servicing for three years or 30,000 miles (whichever comes sooner).