Exciting 2025: VW Nivus Facelift Hits Brazil

By Kevin Joseph October 15, 2024

Volkswagen has rolled out the refreshed Nivus in South America, looking to boost its charm with new looks and tech features.

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The Nivus, known as the Taigo in Europe, gets some exciting styling and tech updates to stay in tune with the latest trends.

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Exciting news! A new Nivus GTS trim is set to launch in 2025, featuring sporty elements designed to appeal to those who love performance.

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The updated Nivus comes with new headlights that showcase a full-width LED strip, giving it a fresh and stylish look.

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It features a sleeker grille and a bigger bumper intake, matching VW's newest design style for a more lively front-end appearance.

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The new 17-inch wheels feature a unique diamond and piano black finish, enhancing the vehicle's visual charm.

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The rear updates feature a fresh bumper design and stylish LED graphics on the taillights, giving the overall rear profile a nice boost.

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We've added some exciting new colors, Turbo Blue and Titan Blue, to the palette, giving you even more options for personalization.

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Exciting news! Official photos of the upcoming Nivus GTS have been released, highlighting its sporty design elements and unique features.

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The Nivus GTS showcases a fun honeycomb pattern on the lower bumper intake, highlighting its sporty vibe.

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The GTS emblems are showcased nicely on the grille, profile, and tailgate, highlighting the vehicle's sporty character.

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Specific to the version You'll find 18-inch alloy wheels available for the GTS, perfectly crafted to enhance its dynamic performance.

The dashboard features a 10.1-inch touchscreen that comes with modern software, making it easy and enjoyable to use.

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The touchscreen provides connected car features like remote lock/unlock, making it easy and secure for you.

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The central display works beautifully with either 8-inch or 10.25-inch digital instrument clusters, giving you the option to customize your driving information.

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Standard equipment comes with some great features like adaptive cruise control and wireless charging, making things even more convenient.

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We've upgraded the materials in the upholstery and touchpoints, giving the cabin a more premium feel.

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The Nivus features a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine that delivers 128 hp when using ethanol, ensuring a great balance of efficiency and performance.

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The Nivus GTS might have similar specs to the Polo GTS, possibly featuring a peppy 148 hp engine.

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The Nivus is now available to order in Brazil, starting at R$136,990 ($24,480), making it a great option for those looking to buy.

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