BRASILIA-This is not good new, however it happen and VW Kombi wll be the past
Volkswagen has decided to stop producing Kombi camper / van combo in 2013, more precisely on 31 December. In this model the country is better known as the VW Kombi, there is no doubt this model has a special impression for the lover.
After more than 60 years of its circulation in the globalized world, issues of security standards in 2014 that could not be met to make Brazil, the country still produces VW Kombi (250 units per day) decided not to continue the birth of the Kombi.
However Kombi design will not die, it will still remain in the hearts of the owners who love the melancholy nuances.
VW Kombi original idea was given by the Dutch VW importer, Ben Pon, who made a sketch in 1947. Three years later creations enter the production line. Most thick felt in the first generation as a model of microbus is a separate windshield, still produced until 1967.
After the 1967 Volkswagen produced its second generation, the only difference being the windshield that has become a part and wind gap on the side windows.
Kombi is a versatile vehicle and used for a variety of needs and a million possibilities worldwide use. Five years ago Volkswagen replacing the cooling system using liquid type for 1.4 liter engine located in the rear. It makes its power at 80 HP and maximum speed to 130 km / h.
Now fate has been decided, but do not be sad because apparently since 2011, Campercentrum Volkswagen, VW dealership in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, is still sold through importers Kombi Danbury Vans. Reported Popularmechanics, Friday (07/12/2013), to be legal because Campercentrum register registration on behalf of the UK for a limited time, used cars sold by the label without the odometer.
Kombi has also inspired creative ideas Volkswagen to create successors, with a unique framework, the model Bulli Concept has appeared in Toronto mat motor show 2012.
Maybe VW Kombi will be history however, the stories are always recorded in your mind.