You may have already seen cars of different types riding the roads of Brazil, some that marked the era with sales for many years, but also those that became very rare — and we are not even talking about limited production vehicles. Some models were short-lived here, with sales for only three or four years or even just one year. let’s reminisce 10 Models That Flopped and they got out of line too quickly.
1. Volkswagen Golf Variant
- Launch: 2015 / Farewell: 2018
For lovers of large vehicles with the footprint of the well-known Golf, Volkswagen has launched the “wagon” Golf Variant in 2015. Based on the hatchback version of the vehicle and successor to the Jetta Variant, it was equipped with a 1.4 TSi engine with 140 hp and 25.5 kgf/m of torque (150 hp in the flex version) and an automated DSG dual-clutch transmission. seven gears. However, it had a short commercialization in Brazil, with sales only for three years, between 2015 and 2018.
2. Hyundai Veloster
- Launch: 2011 / Farewell: 2014
When the Hyundai Veloster was launched in 2011, its modern and unique three-door design caught the attention, especially from young people at the time. However, the kids’ dream of consumption went away in 2014, when Hyundai withdrew the vehicle from the Brazilian market, becoming one of the company’s biggest failures in the country. It came with the same 1.6 engine as the HB20 and that was the main problem pointed out by car connoisseurs.
3. Fiat Brava
- Release: 1999 / Dismissal: 2003
From time to time it is still possible to see a Fiat Brava walking around, but he was one of Fiat’s biggest failures in the tupiniquim market. Launched in Brazil in 1999 with local manufacturing, it drew attention with its bold design, especially in its taillights, and an updated 1.6 engine with 106 hp and 15.1 kgf/m. However, this precocious success ended for good in 2003, when the company ended the production of the vehicle here.
4. Peugeot 508
- Launch: 2012 / Farewell: 2014
O Peugeot 508 was launched in June 2012 with the proposal of being a large and comfortable sedan, combined with a sophisticated finish, four-zone air conditioning, automatic parking assistant, electric front seats and much more. Despite its many differentials, The Peugeot 508 did not attract the attention of the Brazilian public and had a short life here, being discontinued in 2014.
5. Chevrolet Sonic
- Launch: 2012 / Farewell: 2014
O Chevrolet Sonic it was a premium compact launched in 2012 with high prices and a reputation for being very difficult to maintain. It was equipped with a 1.6 aspirated engine with 120 hp and 16.3 kgf/m of torque, available in both hatchback and sedan versions. The mechanic’s terror was discontinued in 2014 after a short marketing period and very few sales.
6. Honda Accord Hybrid
- Launch: 2012 / Farewell: 2014
The Accord line is one of Honda’s classics in Brazil, but the latest generation of the vehicle lasted just six months here. A hybrid version of Honda Accord arrived in August 2021 and promised to be innovative, combining electric thruster and combustion. The R$ 300,000 price, however, must have been the main obstacle to sales. In February 2022, he said goodbye to the Brazilian market and now we are waiting for a new version in 2023.
7. Hyundai Sonata
- Launch: 2010 / Farewell: 2014
O Hyundai Sonata was available in Brazil only between 2010 and 2014, imported by Grupo Caoa, despite having good quality and cost-effectiveness. With a 2.4 engine of 182hp, the end of the Sonata in Brazil happened when Hyundai brought the Azera, equipped with a more powerful V6 engine. Even so, the Sonata was well equipped and managed to compete with German models.
8. Kia Rio
- Release: 2020 / Farewell: 2022
O kia rio it was a hatch desired by the market, but its commercialization in Brazil was short, lasting less than two years. It was equipped with a 1.6 engine, similar to the HB20, and was even successful in other parts of the world, but its above-average price and little competitiveness with competitors made the company give up selling it here. The commercialization period took place between 2020 and 2022.
9. Caoa Chery Tiggo 3X Pro
- Release: 2021 / Farewell: 2022
You may not have even noticed the release of Tiggo 3X Pro, since his lifetime lasted less than a year in Brazil. Launched as a successor to the Tiggo 2 and underperforming compared to its predecessor which did not make up for its high price tag at all, vehicle was discontinued in 2022. Although it had an attractive design and an interesting trunk, none of that was enough to keep it alive in the market.
10. Volkswagen Eos
- Launch: 2009 / Farewell: 2010
O volkswagen eosa stylish coupe-cabriolet, had a short presence in Brazil after being imported from Portugal in 2009. Although equipped with a 200 hp 2.0 turbo engine with a six-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox and well equipped, sold only 118 units in about a year and ended up on the list of flopped cars in Brazil.
