In the 1990s, the Volkswagen line faced a dilemma. Models such as the Gol, Parati and Voyage, launched in the 1980s, were beginning to show signs of fatigue.
While the Goal G1 reigned supreme in the Brazilian market, changes in consumer tastes and the arrival of new competitors required an update.
The answer came with the “Ball” Goal, launched in 1994, which marked a radical change in the brand's design.
But what many people don't know is that, at the same time, Volkswagen do Brasil was also developing a new generation of Voyage, with a Golf-inspired design.
Yes, the Voyage G2 was in an advanced stage of development, ready to bring a new identity to the line.
O Little Ball Voyage promised to be a revolution in design.
Inspired by the third-generation Golf, it featured rounded lines, headlights that were more integrated into the bodywork and a modern rear end that was in line with the trends of the time.
For you, car enthusiast, this is an opportunity to reflect on the complexities of the industry and the decisions that shape the future of automobiles.
Who knows, maybe one day we'll see Volkswagen revive this idea and bring out a compact sedan that lives up to the Voyage's legacy?