Volkswagen Pointer - AutoLatina VW Logus History

AutoLatina VW Logus History

In March 1993, as part of the Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen do Brasil joint venture in South America called AutoLatina, Volkswagen launched a rebadged Ford Escort MkV as the Volkswagen Logus in a two-door coupé configuration. The Logus was designed in the Ghia Studios in Italy under the stewardship of Luiz Alberto Veiga from Volkswagen do Brasil.

The Logus was launched in March 1993 with four versions: CL 1.6, CL 1.8, GL 1.8 and GLS 1.8. All engines were able to use either ethanol or gasoline. It was assembled in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, alongside its rebadged cousin the Ford Escort MkV.

Logus Highlights

• The Logus had an aerodynamic rating of Cd 0.33.
• 1.8 litre engines had an electronic carburetor.
• In 1994, the GLS engine was upgraded to a 2.0 litre engine.
• In 1996, the Wolfsburg Edition was released.
• The final production year was 1997, as the AutoLatina partnership had been dissolved.

The nameplate remains in use, as the Brazilian made Volkswagen Gol is named Volkswagen Pointer in Mexico.