In 1959 even General Motors launched an air-cooled, rear-engined car, the —which even shared the Beetle's flat engine and architecture.
In mid-1996, front drum brakes and fixed front seat belts were re-launched in a new budget version called the "Volkswagen Sedán City", which was sold alongside the upscale version "Volkswagen Sedán Clásico" which had front disc brakes, automatic seat belts, right side mirror, velour upholstery, optional metallic colors and wheel covers in matte finish also found on some 1980s Beetles and Buses.
It was last used in the Brazilian version of the , called the "Kombi", and was replaced by a 1.
Description: Chassis Class Subcompact Crossover Body Style 5-door crossover Platform Layout Front-engine, Front-wheel drive Platform Volkswagen MQBA0 platform Powertrain Engine 1.