I´d say the styling is pretty nice, even better than the Gol/Voyage versions. However we will have to wait and see whether they can take the top spot from the Fiat Strada in that segment, even more so if there aren´t any rear seats in that extended cab. That´s a real pity. yeah i'd like to see vw foist this on the europeans. why is it the south american market gets such a bad deal. vw's are just terminally dull to look at anyway with zero design flair... August 25, 2009 7:05 PM
I think it looks rather good considering it was built to a limited budget for the markets of developing nations. After all, not everyone in the world can afford a lifted 4WD pickup with thirsty V8 or turboed V6. Somebody's been hitting the Hatorade pretty hard. Yes, like some said, Saveiro is very popular here in Brazil, and probably will return to be on the top of the sales. The hatchback version(Gol) and the saloon(Voyage) are on the top too. Of course is not exactly a masterpiece, but I think that it is good for what it stands for. One flex-fuel engine size will do duty and provide two different power outputs depending on its fuel source. The 1.6-litre VHT (Volkswagen High Torque) filled with petrol makes 74kW (101hp) while filled with ethanol produces a slightly higher 77kW (104hp).
Three trim levels are available, a 1.6l (base), 1.6l Trend and 1.6l Trooper. The 1.6l is the most basic workhorse and features unpainted bumpers and very simple interior trim. Its sole purpose in life is to work. On a higher level is the Trend which comes with features like body colour-coded bumpers. Some may even go as far as calling it a freight car with flair. Top of the range is the Trooper model which is aimed at younger, active people. Visually it is also more specified.
Source: worldcarfans.com, autoblog.it
