New 2010 Volkswagen Saveiro pickup released for South America

New 2010 Volkswagen Saveiro,New 2010 Volkswagen Saveiro - low res

By Thami Masemola
August 24, 2009 11:26 PM
Filed Under: German, Volkswagen

The South American market is to receive a new version of the Volkswagen Saveiro. The Saveiro is a compact pickup designed and built in Brazil. It competes with vehicles such as the Chevrolet Montana and Fiat Strada. These are the first images of the small utility and they show how it is now closer to other new VWs in its design. This is especially so for the upper trim models.

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: autoblog.it

Comments

Bristol411S3
August 24, 2009 11:54 PM
High riding but I'm guessing exclusively RWD.

pmontero
August 25, 2009 9:04 AM
not at all... it is FWD as it is based on the Gol hatchback, which in turn for this generation has been spun off the Polo Mk IV or 9N generation.

porschecarreragtmay6
August 25, 2009 12:15 AM
Oh no, I bet you anything Porsche is next to make a pick-up.

Shyne
August 25, 2009 12:29 AM
Mhm..soo..the Saveiro..JUNK!

nederina
August 25, 2009 2:09 AM
i doubt vw going to add this car in its product line-up in its home market because this is a disaster and poor by vw standards. saveiro? it needs to work on a better pick-up line

thamzn
August 25, 2009 12:02 PM
LOL @ pickup line

RRC
August 25, 2009 2:25 AM
This car here will cost around 24.000,00 dolares for thrid world is a lot of money for every one, just for had ideia about car market here one Subaru Impreza WRX (not STI) for example cost 66.000,00. We have a lot of taxes and for this our cars are very expensive...

RockBobRock
August 25, 2009 4:06 AM
Stop whining around all of you! This VW is supposed to fight the Dacia Logan Pick-up for the same buck! What else would you want on this car? A 200hp turbo engine + 4x4?? Btw, the car fullfill their buyers expectations, not yours...

Sultan91
August 25, 2009 4:30 AM
to be honest it looks kinda good for a pick-up, its way better than the most Japanese pick-ups i see around here..maybe more practical than most American pick-up trucks

davethepetrolhead
August 25, 2009 6:32 AM
I hope they build a RHD version countries like Australia & Sth Africa love their car based utes/pickups.

thamzn
August 25, 2009 12:03 PM
Agreed. Could compete with Bantam, NP200 and Corsa Ute.

wmgtxi
August 25, 2009 9:16 AM
its kinda cool this car. and yes, Porsche has a ute in their plans

pmontero
August 25, 2009 10:54 AM
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.

asifmax
August 25, 2009 11:50 AM
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...

Renegade
August 25, 2009 12:25 PM
Ugly piece of crap, what are they trying to do, make a cheap and stupid looking El Camino?

carbonsigma
August 25, 2009 2:49 PM
Are you under the impession that the El Camino is the only pick-up/ute ever made? Wtf?

rogers
August 25, 2009 7:03 PM
@carbonsigma

No, he's just an arrogant american.

Edison
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.

Edison
August 25, 2009 7:20 PM
@rogers. We're not all like that.

rogers
August 25, 2009 7:27 PM
@ Edison

I know.

tsiebrand
August 25, 2009 1:20 PM
Some of you, like Renegade, are so ignorant. The Saveiro has been on the South American market for decades. This is what buyers want and VW, Fiat, Chevrolet, etc., fulfill the expectations with these cars. Buyers want a robust small ute and that is what they get. So just stop posting your comment on everything you don´t have a clue about.

JL
August 25, 2009 3:55 PM
couldn't agree more

pmontero
August 26, 2009 2:50 PM
neither could I... I´m sure this car will deliver exactly what the customers expect and need.

andre_a_s
August 25, 2009 10:08 PM
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.

elstig
August 26, 2009 1:26 AM
Im from chile and this small pickup trucks are very popular between young people, and the cost one of this new its not U$ 24.000, its arround $12.000

brsepultura
October 15, 2009 8:10 AM
He was talking about the truck's price in Brazil, not Chile. As someone mentioned, in Brazil the taxes are extreme, so the cars cost a lot around here. For example: Honda Civic 1.8L costs around US$ 40.000 here.

pitsillos
August 26, 2009 1:43 PM
i think its perfect for the dirty jobs....

Faithback
August 26, 2009 7:08 PM
Middle to rear looks like the current/outgoing Corsa van. That means it looks nice enough not to embarrass one when using it for non-work activities.

But I think this design demands large wheels to look great.


Edited by user on August 26, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Haggy
October 18, 2009 11:09 PM
Why dont they go for a syncro version?

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