Volkswagen confirms new small ute, unlikely for Australia

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There’s a new small ute on the way from Volkswagen, confirmed to be in production at its factory in Brazil. The new model is expected to be a small monocoque ute sharing its underpinnings with models like the Polo and T-Cross. Known as a ‘half-tonne Bakkie’, the new ute is expected to be sold in South American and African markets, replacing the Saveiro. While the Brazilian-built ute will likely only be produced in left-hand-drive, there is hope for a right-hand-drive version manufactured in South Africa. However, Volkswagen Australia has stated that the model isn’t under consideration for the local market at this time.

Brands mentioned: Volkswagen, Ford