I wouldn't mind if he had said that because Iran and Brazil are countries where people can't afford expensive cars, because that's true. I just didn't like when he said "They are most likely of much lower quality and not very safe compared to real, German made VW's. Is Brazilian VW not real then? And the fact that a car is cheaper doesn't imply it's less safe or anything, it just means it's simpler, slower, with no luxury.
The Gol is also sold in Mexico, named Pointer, but still on an older generation. The new model is based on the Polo platform (PQ24), with some improvements used on the new generation Polo. Of course, as being a lower class car, it is simplified at some points, for example, it doesn't use the laser welding scheme, which gives it less torsion rigidity than the Polo's, and the window frames are larger, which is cheaper. Nevertheless, it is a well made car, with fit and finish far superior than Chevrolets, Renaults and Fiats gives us for the same price.
Yes, it is less safe than europeans are used to, but is very far from being rubbish.
For those thinking it's not a real VW, I'd say it's just as fun to drive as other european VWs, with its firm suspension, sturdiness and reliability there are characteristics. The engines are pretty much the same used in Europe from some years ago, the EA111 in 1.6l or 1.0l, both adapted to run on gasoline and ethanol, on any mix between theses two.
Not the first word on technology or efficiency, but reliability; and that's why it's being the top selling car in Brazil for almost two decades.
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