VW CrossFox in the R$30 range! Cheap Volkswagen car becomes an option in the used hatchback market!

The VW CrossFox is standing out as an excellent option in the used car market. With prices around R$30, this cheap and economical car from Volkswagen offers several attractions.

Inspired by the success of the Ford EcoSport in 2003, Volkswagen, the sales leader among German automakers, launched the VW CrossFox in 2005, a hatchback with an adventurous style that brought several advantages over the compact Fox and Polo, which shared the same platform ( PQ24). Now this cheap Volkswagen car is dominating the used car market, costing around R$30 thousand.

Main differences of the VW CrossFox

The model arrived with differences, starting with the 5,3 cm more ground clearance that helped it better cope with the potholed Brazilian streets. Volkswagen's cheap car had a generous list of standard items.

It had power steering, 205/60 R15 aluminum wheels, a rear seat with longitudinal adjustment, as well as the “off-road” kit, consisting of a bush fence, running boards, fog and fog lights and a roof rack. Options included airbags, air conditioning, electric trio, alarm, CD player, sound controls on the steering wheel, among others.

As well as the construction base, the VW CrossFox shared the same engine as the Fox and Polo, the EA111 1.6 8V total flex that produced up to 103 hp and a torque of 14,5 kgfm. Combined with the good scaling of the five-speed manual transmission, the exciting car for use in the city, had quick and direct responses.

Until 2017, when the CrossFox was no longer manufactured, there were few changes such as the debut of the I-Motion automated transmission (2012) and another aesthetic renovation accompanied by the inclusion of electric steering, six-speed automatic transmission and MSI 1.6 16V engine with up to 120 horsepower.

What is the best VW CrossFox unit on the used car market?

For those who don't want to give up a compact hatchback with off-road appeal, But you can't spend more than R$40, this cheap Volkswagen car is ideal.

For less than R$30, it is now possible to stay tuned into the fad of fake SUVs, spending much less. However, we are talking about a more used vehicle, it is a fact that maintenance needs to be strictly up to date.

Another tip is to avoid models with an I-Motion automated transmission, which generally cause more problems and are expensive and difficult to repair. From R$ 35 thousand, it is possible to pay special attention to the models 2014/2015 or 2015/2015 onwards, which now leave the factory with a 1.6 16 V engine combined with a six-speed manual transmission, which in practice has become more efficient. 

Furthermore, Volkswagen's cheap car gained important safety features such as electronic stability control and traction control, which help control the car on low-grip surfaces. You can find several used car units in OLX Sales Platform.

What to note when buying the VW CrossFox on the used car market

Before buying this model on the used car market, you need to pay attention to some important points.

For example, in the first VW CrossFox, internal noises are very common, a consequence of the excess plastic on the doors and dashboard that does not have adequate acoustic insulation. The solution is to take the car to workshops called “cricket repairers”, specialized in eliminating unwanted noises.

Noises generated in the steering gear, both with hydraulic and electrical systems, are quite annoying. Depending on the diagnosis, changing the component bushings could resolve the noise once and for all.

As for recalls, check whether the airbag has been replaced in some units produced in March and July 2014. For others produced between February 2013 and January 2015, the call is for the steering wheel to be replaced.