Around this time, the nickname Vocho came into popular usage in Mexico. For the 1983 model year, the Volkswagen received new front seats with adjustable headrests, already seen in cars such the Caribe and the Atlantic.

Jul 10, 2019 · The modern edition of the iconic Volkswagen model is set to cease production Wednesday, but people in Cuautepec on the outskirts of Mexico City still rely on the original no-frills version.

The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, [a] is a small family car produced by the German company Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003. [b] One of the most iconic cars in automotive history, the Beetle is noted for its distinctive shape.

May 29, 2023 · Known colloquially as the Vocho or more formally as the Volkswagen Type 1 Sedan, the Beetle became Mexico’s best-selling car and a ubiquitous sight in the nation’s capital of Mexico City as the bulk of the local taxi fleet there for decades.

They are called the "Vocho" in Mexico. They are rear wheel drive and have air cooled fuel injected 1600cc engines and are nearly identical to original Beetles made in the early 70's. The advantage is that you have better reliability and drivability than an old Beetle.

Jun 23, 2024 · The Volkswagen Beetle, or “vocho” as it’s known in Mexico, may have been born in Germany, but in this hilly neighborhood on the fringes of Mexico City, there’s no doubt about it: The ...

Oct 10, 2017 · VW built more than 1.7 million Vochos in Mexico before the last car rolled off the line in 2003, done in by better, faster, cheaper, modern options and a government decree that all taxis in Mexico City had to have four doors.

Aug 25, 2024 · Patrolling the sprawling streets of Mexico City, traversing hair-raising mountain roads in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte, and operating as a converted food truck serving Mexican delicacies, the “Vocho,” as...

Jul 25, 2019 · Originating in Germany in the 1930’s, the VW Beetle crossed the pond and arrived in Mexico in 1954. Quirky, affordable, fun to drive and most importantly easy to fix, the car was an instant hit. It became the go-to taxi and could be seen all over Mexico City and beyond.

Justo en las líneas de producción de la planta Volkswagen poblana, vimos fabricarse el primer vehículo que pisó tierras mexicanas: el VW Sedán Tipo 1 también conocido como Vocho o Volkswagen Escarabajo. Aunque la historia de este sedán se remonta a unos años atrás.