VW Saveiro!

[2o6]

Based upon the VW Gol, this car will compete with other compact/subcompact ute/pickups such as the Fiat Strada and Chevy Montana.











I think it looks nice for being a Gol with a bed.

[the Teuton]

That interior looks like it came straight out of an Aveo.  Not good.

[CALL_911]

That interior looks like it came straight out of an Aveo.  Not good.

Eh, considering it's purpose, it isn't that bad.

[2o6]

That interior looks like it came straight out of an Aveo.  Not good.

You do realize that the Gol (not Golf) is a budget car for South America? It competes with the Dacia/Renault Logan and other b-segments.


Also, did you know that there is a Dacia Logan Pickup?

[S204STi]

Totally awesome.

[CALL_911]

Totally awesome.

Agreed.

[cawimmer430]

FAIL. Where is the 350-hp V8 engine option?  

[CALL_911]

FAIL. Where is the 350-hp V8 engine option?  

Same place as your sense of humor (non existant).

[cawimmer430]

Same place as your sense of humor (non existant).

Dude, I am serious! How am I supposed to merge unto a freeway with this thing? 

[CALL_911]

Dude, I am serious! How am I supposed to merge unto a freeway with this thing? 

See my previous post.

[Cookie Monster]

Wait, is this some weird FWD pickup truck?

[CALL_911]

Wait, is this some weird FWD pickup truck?

It's built on the Gol, which is FWD.

[The Pirate]

I like it.  It's no HSV Maloo, but it's not bad.

[Cookie Monster]

It's built on the Gol, which is FWD.

Never understood the point of those, but OK.

[Galaxy]

I agree a cheap car like this is needed in markets like South America, what I don't understand is why this market is still being covered under the VW brand. This is what Skoda was bought for. Cars like these simply cheapen the brand.

[Catman]

 

[S204STi]

This would make an awesome technical for those gun-toting south american drug cartels.

[Galaxy]

This would make an awesome technical for those gun-toting south american drug cartels.

VW has something better...




...although the German military decided it did not meet their requirements

[Eye of the Tiger]

I need this severely.

[Eye of the Tiger]

1.0L VHT 72 hp (76 hp Ethanol) producing 95 Nm (104 Nm Ethanol) @ 3850 rpm
1.6L VHT 101 hp (104 hp Ethanol) producing 154 Nm (156 Nm Ethanol) @ 2500 rpm


Wow! That 1.0 could give Swift a good run!

[S204STi]

VW has something better...




...although the German military decided it did not meet their requirements

DO WANT

[2o6]

I agree a cheap car like this is needed in markets like South America, what I don't understand is why this market is still being covered under the VW brand. This is what Skoda was bought for. Cars like these simply cheapen the brand.

Skoda isn't sold outside of Europe.

[Galaxy]

Skoda isn't sold outside of Europe.

It is sold in markets like India and China. Why it is not a world wide brand is beyond me. VW can not compete with KIA and Co. Skoda just might be able to compete on price.

[omicron]

Skoda isn't sold outside of Europe.

Ahem.

http://www.savs.cz/com/worldwide/importers/pages/importersasia.aspx

Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, French Polynesia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Martinique, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, R?union, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UAE, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen.

[cawimmer430]

Ahem.

http://www.savs.cz/com/worldwide/importers/pages/importersasia.aspx

Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, French Polynesia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Martinique, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, R?union, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UAE, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen.

How are the Aussies liking Skoda?

[omicron]

How are the Aussies liking Skoda?

They're getting good reviews, but are a bit invisible at the moment. A few more years to build the brand is probably needed. We've just received the Superb to add to the Roomster and Octavia, so it's still quite a small range.

[nickdrinkwater]

Ahem.

http://www.savs.cz/com/worldwide/importers/pages/importersasia.aspx

Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, French Polynesia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Martinique, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, R?union, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UAE, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen.

Haha!

I'd say Cyprus, Georgia and arguably Turkey are in Europe though...

[nickdrinkwater]

It is sold in markets like India and China. Why it is not a world wide brand is beyond me. VW can not compete with KIA and Co. Skoda just might be able to compete on price.

It might be a world brand but it aint exactly well known like VW is.  Guess it would be a lot of investment to change that.  Besides, VW sell commercial vehicles, which this is

[Galaxy]

It might be a world brand but it aint exactly well known like VW is.  Guess it would be a lot of investment to change that.  Besides, VW sell commercial vehicles, which this is

Dacia showed that even with an investment the size of an automobile, people will buy anything from anyone as long as the price is right. They often can not afford to worry about prestige.

[Raza]

I agree a cheap car like this is needed in markets like South America, what I don't understand is why this market is still being covered under the VW brand. This is what Skoda was bought for. Cars like these simply cheapen the brand.

You could see it that way, but I'm sure the brand equity of Volkswagen is higher than that of Skoda in South America (or anywhere, really) and the badge will help to sell the car. 

For the record, I think it's kind of cool looking.  I'd never buy one (although I wouldn't mind something like the CrossFox), but I think it's kind of cool.