Apollo: The VW Sedan with a Mythological Name and a Ford Heart

If you are passionate about cars and the history of the Brazilian automobile industry, you have certainly heard of VW Apollo.

This model, produced between 1990 and 1992, is a unique example of the collaboration between giants Volkswagen and Ford during the Autolatina era.

Today, we're going to explore all the details of this mid-size sedan that marked an era, featuring a modern design, robust mechanics and a sporty appeal that made it a sought-after model at the turn of the 1990s.

O Apollo was born at a peculiar time in the Brazilian automobile industry.

In the late 1980s, Volkswagen and Ford decided to join forces to face market challenges, creating the joint venture Autolatina.

This agreement allowed both brands to share platforms, engines and technologies, resulting in models that combined features from both companies.

It was in this context that the Apollo, developed with the platform of Ford Verona, but with characteristic touches of Volkswagen engineering and design.

If you're a fan of historic cars, the Apollo deserves a place on your list of iconic models.

After all, it's not every day that you find a car with Ford soul It is Volkswagen heart, ready to conquer the roads and the memory of those who drive it.