Having some time on my hands, I ventured out again into cardealershipland. Wanted to get my hands on the mini mites that inhabit many an urban Brazilian cowboy’s dream. You know, the call of the sertão (that’s what you think we call the pampas.) In the left corner, all the way from Italy, but made in Brazil, the long-time favorite and market leader Fiat Strada Adventure Locker. In the right corner, the Teutonic tiny titan, the all new VW Saveiro Cross. As the long names suggest, these are the top of the line offerings from each maker. Both offer cheaper, less equipped versions for the daily grind and/or work routine. So hold your cavalos, vaqueiro, I mean, hold your horses, cowboy! Which one comes out on top? (Read More…)
Posted in Car Reviews, Fiat, MINI, Volkswagen
Tagged as Brazil, comparo, Fiat, Marcelo de Vasconcellos, Saveiro, Strada, Volkswagen
Tagged as Brazil, comparo, Fiat, Marcelo de Vasconcellos, Saveiro, Strada, Volkswagen
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