Volkswagen Pointer
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| Volkswagen Pointer | |
|---|---|
Ford Escort Volkswagen Logus | |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Volkswagen Gol |
The Volkswagen Pointer was a
coupe version, called the Volkswagen Logus
, was sold from 1993 to 1996.
It was based on the
Ford Versailles
. Although there were sheet metal differences between the Pointer and the Escort, the styling cues were still noticeably those of Ford rather than Volkswagen.
The nameplate remained in use after the Escort-based model was retired from production, as the Brazilian-manufactured Volkswagen Gol was marketed as the Volkswagen Pointer in Mexico, and also in Russia, Ukraine and Egypt.
The Volkswagen Pointer five-
Ford Escort MkV
platform as the Volkswagen Logus, presented in 1993 in October. Offered in four versions: CLI 1.8, GLI 1.8, GLI 2.0 and GTI 2.0.
The last Pointer produced, a hatchback GTI model, was sent to Volkswagen's factory museum in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Highlights
- 1994 Digital Multipoint Injection Ford EEC-IV on GTI improved performance, level of noise and fuel consumption.
- 1995 offered option of coloured bumpers.
- 1996 GTI had new wheels and interior upholstery.
- 1996 was also the last year of production, due to the Autolatina partnership falling apart.
See also
External links
- Club del VW Pointer Argentina (in Spanish)
- Guides and tutorials about VW Pointer Argentina (in Spanish)
- Logus & Pointer Club (in Portuguese)
- Best Car Website Brazil reviews Logus & Pointer (in Portuguese)