Volkswagen Nivus

The Volkswagen Nivus is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen. The Nivus was unveiled in May 2020 in Brazil.[2] It is built at the Anchieta plant in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil alongside the Polo and Virtus, with all three models sharing the Volkswagen Group MQB A0. It would also be launched in Europe and other South American markets in 2021.[3]

Not to be confused with Volkswagen Virtus.
Volkswagen Nivus
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production2020–present
AssemblyBrazil: São Bernardo do Campo (Volkswagen do Brasil)
DesignerJosé Carlos Pavone[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door coupé SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A0
RelatedVolkswagen Polo Mk6
Volkswagen Virtus
Volkswagen T-Cross
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L TSI I3 (petrol/ethanol)
Transmission6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,566 mm (101.0 in)
Length4,266 mm (168.0 in)
Width1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height1,493 mm (58.8 in)

Overview
Interior

The Nivus is closely related with the Mk6 Polo, sharing its side doors, windshield, roof stamping, suspension setup and most interior parts for efficiency and cost-cutting measures.[4] While its fascia is completely redesigned, Volkswagen has also raised the hood which results to a taller presence and to give it a more rugged look compared to the Polo.[5] A completely new C-column stamping and the rear parts of the car allows for a larger trunk space, from 300 litre from the Polo to 415 litre.[6][7] As the result, unlike other subcompact crossovers in the market, the Nivus has a low-roof proportion that allows it to be marketed as a "coupé crossover" alternative to the tall-proportioned T-Cross.

In the interior, the Nivus shared the same dashboard with the European Polo with minimum difference, enables it to look slightly different to the Latin American Polo.

The Nivus will be the first Volkswagen model developed in Brazil that will be produced and sold in the European market. While the Nivus built in Brazil will be exported to markets in Latin America, the crossover will also enter production next year in Pamplona, Spain. According to Volkswagen do Brasil, about 30 people from the Spanish team are involved in the Nivus project and some of them have been visiting the facilities in Brazil to learn more about the development of Nivus before European production begins. Volkswagen claimed Nivus was developed without any physical prototype needed, with designers and engineers using virtual reality and augmented reality instead. As a result, project time was reduced by 10 months with significant cost savings.[8]

Powertrain
Petrol engine
Model Displacement Series Power Torque Transmission
1.0 200 TSI 999 cc I3 EA211 118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp) (with petrol) 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) 6-speed automatic
130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) (with ethanol)

Sales
Year Brazil
2020 16,242[9]

References
  1. "O pai do Nivus". VITOR MATSUBARA. UOL Carros. June 19, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  2. Mihalascu, Dan (2020-05-28). "2021 VW Nivus Debuts In South America As The Brand's Smallest Crossover Coupe". Carscoops. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
  3. Tavares, Nicolas. "Novo Volkswagen Nivus 2021 é revelado e chega às concessionárias no fim de junho" [New Volkswagen Nivus 2021 is revealed and arrives at dealerships at the end of June]. Motor1.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-05-28.
  4. "Volkswagen Nivus parte de R$ 85.890 e aposta no custo-benefício" [Volkswagen Nivus part of R$ 85,890 and bet on the cost-benefit]. revistaautoesporte.globo.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  5. "Dá para chamar o Volkswagen Nivus de Polo SUV?" [Can you call the Volkswagen Nivus a Polo SUV?]. revistaautoesporte.globo.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  6. Vidal, Marlos Ney (2020-06-10). "Confira o truque que deixou a frente do VW Nivus mais alta que a do Polo". Autos Segredos (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  7. "VW Nivus vs Polo e T-Cross: as diferenças de dimensões e espaço interno" [VW Nivus vs Polo and T-Cross: differences in dimensions and internal space]. Quatro Rodas (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  8. Mihalascu, Dan. "VW Nivus Enters Production In Brazil, Will Be Made In Spain Too From 2021". Carscoops. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  9. "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2020". AUTOO (in Portuguese). 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
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