While Volkswagen's European division is gearing up for the all-important world
premiere of the brand-new Golf Mk7 at the Paris Motor Show, half way around the
globe, the company's South American arm lifted the covers of the redesigned Gol
hatchback and its sedan sibling named Voyage.
The Gol, which is the Portuguese and Spanish word for 'goal', is the
best-selling car in South America since the mid-1980s, with more than 5 million
units produced and sold in Brazil alone.
The mid-life facelift for both body styles brings Volkswagen's corporate face
as seen on the latest Polo, Jetta and Passat models with a new grille, bumper
and headlamp designs. At the back, there are new tail lamps and a restyled tail
gate for the hatchback.
Changes inside are limited to the lighting and trim décor on the dashboard
such as the chrome rings on the vents, the controls with improved feel and
ergonomics plus upgrades to the car's equipment features.
Under the hood, the main news is the introduction of a new bi-fuel 1.0-liter
engine rated at 72hp when using gasoline and 76hp with ethanol.
According to the manufacturer, when fueled with ethanol, the Gol 1.0
accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 12.9 seconds and tops out at 165
km/h (103mph).
Story References: Volkswagen via NovidadesAutomotivas
Hat tip to Henrique R.!
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