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VW turns to Brazil for help building chic, affordable small car

The Nivus, shown as the New Urban Coupe concept, will go into production this year in  Brazil and also will be built in Europe. It is the first VW designed and engineered entirely in a virtual environment.
January 11, 2020 11:06 AM

The push for greater regional autonomy that has helped Volkswagen win back market share in Brazil could now reap benefits in its European home market. VW's latest South American model, the Nivus, will come to Europe after senior executives were impressed by its combination of urban styling and low investment costs when they visited the company's design studio in Sao Paolo last year.

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