IN a day and age where every penny counts there are not many cars that have the great VW build quality and still cost less than £9,000.

Enter the three-door Fox - a dynamic little city car that is great on fuel efficiency, costs very little to insure and is priced at just £8,530.

Admittedly, it's not the fastest motor on our roads today and the looks are a little plain to say the least, but if you want a car that darts in and out of traffic and makes a mockery of parking difficulties, then look no further.

The top-of-the-range Urban Fox is powered by a three cylinder, 1.2-litre petrol engine which delivers ample power for city centre driving. But the great thing is the Fox can also hold its own with faster moving motorway traffic too.

It's fair to say that the cabin noise is quite loud at higher speeds, but there is a CD radio with four speakers that is supplied as standard.

Other creature comforts include electric front windows, remote central locking, easy slide seats for access to rear seats and plenty more besides.

Despite its compact size, there is ample room for four adults to travel in comfort and the smallish boot compartment is easily increased in load capacity thanks to split-folding rear seats. Elsewhere there are several useful storage options throughout the cabin along with cup holders for front and rear occupants.

The driver benefits from great all-round visibility and all the dials, read-outs and controls are perfectly positioned for ease of use. And with seats that are easily adjusted, it's simple to find the perfect driving position.

Manoeuvrability is very impressive and parking in very tight spaces is a complete breeze.

The Fox also boasts a comprehensive list of safety specifications, including anti-lock brakes, electronic stability programme, driver and front passenger airbags and an immobiliser to keep away any uninvited guests.