Volkswagen do Brasil Ltda. is a subsidiary arm of Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....

, established in 1953.

Brazilian developed Volkswagens

Many of its models were designed especially for Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

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• Brasilia
  Volkswagen Brasilia
  The Volkswagen Brasilia was a compact car made in Brazil between 1973 and 1982.The Brasilia looked like a smaller version of the Volkswagen 412 Variant, but was in fact based on the Volkswagen Beetle...
  
  
• SP1 & SP2
  Volkswagen SP2
  The SP2 was a sports car developed by Volkswagen do Brasil for that market, from 1972 to 1976; the name is an abbreviation of "São Paulo".-Origins of the project:...
  
  
• 1500/Variant/Variant II
  Volkswagen Type 3
  The Volkswagen Type 3 was a range of small cars from German manufacturer Volkswagen , introduced at the 1961 Frankfurt Motor Show, Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung ....
  
  
• Karmann Ghia TC
  Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
  The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a 2+2 coupe and convertible marketed from 1955 to 1974 by Volkswagen – combining the chassis and mechanicals of the Type 1 , styling by Luigi Segre of the Italian carrozzeria Ghia, and hand-built bodywork by German coach-builder Karmann.The Karmann Ghia was...
  
  
• Gol (Fox hatch)
  Volkswagen Gol
  The Volkswagen Gol is a subcompact car manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil since 1980 as Volkswagen's entry-level car in the South American market—where it succeeded the South American VW Beetle ...
  
  
• Voyage (Fox)
  Volkswagen Gol
  The Volkswagen Gol is a subcompact car manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil since 1980 as Volkswagen's entry-level car in the South American market—where it succeeded the South American VW Beetle ...
  
  
• Parati (Fox sw)
  Volkswagen Gol
  The Volkswagen Gol is a subcompact car manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil since 1980 as Volkswagen's entry-level car in the South American market—where it succeeded the South American VW Beetle ...
  
  
• Saveiro (Fox pick up)
  Volkswagen Gol
  The Volkswagen Gol is a subcompact car manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil since 1980 as Volkswagen's entry-level car in the South American market—where it succeeded the South American VW Beetle ...
  
  
• Fox/CrossFox/SpaceFox (Suran/SportVan)
  Volkswagen Fox
  The Volkswagen CrossFox is a mini SUV version which sets it apart from the standard Fox. As is the case for other similar models, it is available only with front-wheel drive....
  
  

AutoLatina

Also of some interest in Volkswagen do Brasil's history is the AutoLatina

Autolatina

AutoLatina was the name of a joint venture between Volkswagen Group subsidiary Volkswagen do Brasil and Ford Motor Company subsidiary Ford do Brasil in South America...

 arrangement between Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...

 and Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....

, from 1987 to 1995.

Truck & Bus

Volkswagen do Brasil was also responsible for the development and creation of Volkswagen Caminhões Ltda, Volkswagen's Truck and Bus subsidiary 1979-1999, which is now run by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles , , is a German manufacturer of commercial vehicles. Originally part of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars company, it is now a separate brand and marque of the Volkswagen Group....

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See also

• list of German cars
• Volkswagen Group
  Volkswagen Group
  Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....
  
  
• Volkswagen Group of America
• Volkswagen Group China
  Volkswagen Group China
  Volkswagen Group China is division of the German automotive concern Volkswagen Group in the People's Republic of China....
  
  
• AutoLatina
  Autolatina
  AutoLatina was the name of a joint venture between Volkswagen Group subsidiary Volkswagen do Brasil and Ford Motor Company subsidiary Ford do Brasil in South America...
  
  

External links

• Illustrated research paper by a UC Berkeley graduate student
• Volkswagen Brazil's Homepage (in Portuguese)
• Volkswagen Brazil's Leading Enthusiasts Site (in Portuguese)