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Volkswagen Brasilia

1973 – 1985

The Volkswagen Brasília is a compact rear-engined car developed by Volkswagen do Brasil, known internally as the Type 321. Produced from 1973 to 1982 in Brazil and from 1975 to 1982 in Mexico, it was also assembled in Nigeria as the Igala from 1976 to 1980 using knock down kits. Named after Brazil's capital city, the Brasília was designed to replace the iconic Beetle, known as the Fusca in Brazil. Available in three-door and five-door hatchback models, the Brasília featured a combination of VW's air-cooled engine, the chassis of the Karmann Ghia, and styling elements reminiscent of the Volkswagen 412. By the end of its production run in