Ford Belina 4X4 Was An Innovative Attempt, But Ended Up Failing In The Brazilian Market

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 21/06/2024 at 10:08

$Ford Belina 4X4 foi uma tentativa inovadora, mas acabou fracassando no mercado brasileiro$

Nos anos 80, as peruas dominavam o mercado automotivo brasileiro, com modelos populares de várias montadoras, como Caravan, Parati, Quantum, Elba e a famosa Ford Belina. No entanto, uma versão específica dessa perua, a Belina 4X4, marcou presença de forma muito breve e deixou uma história curiosa e pouco conhecida. Imagem: Relíquia Automotiva/Divulgação

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In The 80s, Station Wagons Dominated The Brazilian Automotive Market, With Popular Models From Various Automakers, Such As Caravan, Parati, Quantum, Elba, And The Famous Ford Belina. However, A Specific Version Of This Station Wagon, The Belina 4X4, Made A Brief Appearance And Left A Curious And Little-Known Story.

In 1985, Ford Launched The Belina 4X4, A Year After Introducing The Pampa With All-Wheel Drive. This Station Wagon Brought An Innovative Proposal, Being The First And Only National Station Wagon To Offer 4×4 Traction. Despite Its Potential, The Belina 4X4 Was A Commercial Failure And Remained On The Market For Only Two Years, From 1985 To 1987.

The Story Of The Belina Begins With Project M, Developed By Willys Overland Do Brasil And Renault To Replace The Renault Gordini. In 1967, Ford Acquired Willys And Took Over The Project, Launching The Ford Corcel In 1968. In 1970, Ford Launched The Station Wagon Belina, Which Achieved Great Success In The 70s And 80s.

Over The Years, The Ford Belina Went Through Several Updates

In 1977, It Got A More Modern Look With Straight Lines And Rectangular Headlights, And In 1985, It Was Restyled Again, Gaining A Rounder Front End And Trapezoidal Headlights.

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The Belina 4X4 Was Intended For People In Rural Areas Who Needed More Traction, But Its Performance Left Much To Be Desired

The 4X4 System Had Significant Limitations, Such As The Need To Stop The Car To Engage The Traction And The Inability To Drive Above 60 Km/h With The Traction Activated. Furthermore, Many Owners Used The System Incorrectly, Resulting In Wear And Breakages.

The Technical Problems, The Simplicity Of The System And Poor Usage By Owners Contributed To The End Of The Belina 4X4. With Low Sales And The Discontinuation Of The Corcel In 1986, Ford Removed The Belina 4X4 From The Market In 1987.

Today, The Ford Belina 4X4 Is Remembered As An Innovative Yet Unsuccessful Attempt To Offer All-Wheel Drive In A Station Wagon. Nevertheless, It Left Its Mark In Brazilian Automotive History, Being One Of The Few National Station Wagons With This Feature.

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Marcos Vinicius mazzali

#15528

23/06/2024 10:41

Se a utilização era parar para engrenar a 4×4 e não passar de 60 km os asnos não respeitavam quebrava e vejam não prestava por estas e outras que o Brasil está fu

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Jean

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Reply to Marcos Vinicius mazzali

25/06/2024 14:37

Junto com a turma que vota na esquerda, só tome o exemplo do retorno do DPVAT, e nós temos de sustentar a ineficiente máquina pública do Estado…

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José Rodrigo

#16730

Reply to Jean

26/06/2024 22:53

Vc e muito ignorante mesmo, o DPVAT voltaria até com teu ídolo o bolso ****, e uma lei. Só acabou esses anos pois havia sobras.
Em pais descente , exemplo EUA que vc deve venerar e obrigatório seguro contra 3. Custas bem mais, qual vc escolhe

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Adônis Candido

#17545

Reply to José Rodrigo

30/06/2024 19:52

Mano não adianta b nem fala nada um pessoa que reza com celular na cabeça pede intervenção militar reza pra um pneu adora um ser q e a favor da tortura não tem o que fala dessa raça

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Adônis Candido

#17544

Reply to Jean

30/06/2024 19:50

Tudo que um bolsoloide alienado gosta e de fala de política né vai caçar um ovo pra vc pentear o alienado a melhor vai rezar pro seu pneu

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Michel

#18052

Reply to Jean

02/07/2024 08:32

Os mimiuns não param de passar vergonha, vai cantar o hino para pneu.

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Adelsio pedrosa

#15168

22/06/2024 13:39

A Belina foi um dos melhores carros lançado pela Ford, não se pode reclamar de um carro tão confortável e de baixa manutenção, até hoje tenho a minha Del Rey GLX e continua linda e confortável como sempre foi,o melhor carro do Brasil.

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Marcelo Piu

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22/06/2024 11:48

Brasileiro n sabe usar 4×4. Até hj em 2024 ainda existem carros que tem que parar pra mudar a tração. Uma pena terem descontinuado. Iria render grandes frutos.

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