AutoLatina VW Pointer History
The Volkswagen Pointer five-door hatchback was developed on the same Ford Escort MkV platform as the Volkswagen Logus, presented in 1993 in October. Offered in four versions: CLI 1.8, GLI 1.8, GLI 2.0 and GTI 2.0.
Pointer Highlights
- 1994 Digital Multipoint Injection Ford EEC-IV on GTI improved performance, level of noise and fuel consumption.
- 1995 offered option of coloured bumpers.
- 1996 GTI had new roadwheels and interior upholstery.
- 1996 was also the last year of production, due to the AutoLatina partnership falling apart.
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