Volkswagen Gol, The Iconic Beetle, or The Honda CG: Who Sold More in Brazil's History? — The Top One Leads By Far

Volkswagen Gol, The Iconic Beetle, or The Honda CG: Who Sold More in Brazil’s History? — The Top One Leads By Far

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 30/10/2025 at 10:28

Updated on 30/10/2025 at 10:30

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Three Legends On Wheels Defined Generations In Brazil — Honda CG, Volkswagen Gol And Beetle Marked The Automotive Industry And Continue To Be Symbols Of Passion, Performance And History On The Country’s Roads

The relationship of Brazilians with vehicles goes beyond the need for transportation — it is part of the national culture. Over the decades, models like the Honda CG, the Volkswagen Gol, and the legendary Beetle have become icons that have crossed generations and left deep marks on the country’s streets. Each one captivated the public in its own way, but the numbers reveal who really dominated this story.

Honda CG: The Queen Of National Production

Launched in 1976, the Honda CG inaugurated a new era in motorcycles produced in Brazil.

In December 2024, the bike reached the impressive milestone of 15 million units manufactured. This achievement positions it as the most produced motorized vehicle in Brazilian history.

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Volkswagen Gol: The Best-Selling Car In Brazil

The Volkswagen Gol started production in 1980 and remained on assembly lines until 2022.

During this period, 8.5 million units were manufactured, of which about 7 million stayed within national territory.

For 27 consecutive years — from 1987 to 2014 — the Gol led the sales ranking in the country.

Therefore, it is recognized as the best-selling car in Brazilian history, a symbol of reliability and presence in Brazilian garages for generations.

Volkswagen Beetle: The Eternal Classic

Produced in Brazil from 1959 to 1996, with a brief return between 1993 and 1996, the Volkswagen Beetle had 3.35 million units assembled in the country.

Although the number is lower compared to competitors, the Beetle gained an unmatched sentimental value.

Its unmistakable design and simplicity granted the model a status that withstands the test of time.

Even decades after the end of production, it is still remembered as the car that taught many Brazilians how to drive.

Who Leads

According to official data, the Honda CG leads in total volume, the Gol reigns among cars, and the Beetle continues to be the most nostalgic icon on Brazilian roads.

Each, in its own way, represents an unforgettable chapter in the history of wheels in the country.

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Volkswagen Gol, The Iconic Beetle, or The Honda CG: Who Sold More in Brazil’s History? — The Top One Leads By Far

Three Legends On Wheels Defined Generations In Brazil — Honda CG, Volkswagen Gol And Beetle Marked The Automotive Industry And Continue To Be Symbols Of Passion, Performance And History On The Country’s Roads

Honda CG: The Queen Of National Production

Volkswagen Gol: The Best-Selling Car In Brazil

Volkswagen Beetle: The Eternal Classic

Who Leads

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Volkswagen Gol, The Iconic Beetle, or The Honda CG: Who Sold More in Brazil’s History? — The Top One Leads By Far

Three Legends On Wheels Defined Generations In Brazil — Honda CG, Volkswagen Gol And Beetle Marked The Automotive Industry And Continue To Be Symbols Of Passion, Performance And History On The Country’s Roads

Honda CG: The Queen Of National Production

Volkswagen Gol: The Best-Selling Car In Brazil

Volkswagen Beetle: The Eternal Classic

Who Leads

Mother and daughter build a 70 m² house with more than 8,000 discarded glass bottles and impress with their creativity; known as the Casa de Sal, the property is located on Itamaracá Island, in Pernambuco.

Workers were opening a new road connection near the Marginal Tietê when they found, in the underground of the construction site, remnants of locomotives, wagons, and boilers from the 19th century linked to the forgotten history of Lapa.

Instead of burning or burying old tires, an American city is transforming about 2,000 of them into the street itself, paving its first sections with a quieter and more durable rubber asphalt.

He transformed an abandoned plastic water tank into an underground house in the “hobbit hole” style, using only repurposed pallet wood, without heavy machinery or expensive labor.

China transforms desert-devastated area into the world’s largest artificial forest, planting trees for 60 years, blocking sand that reached Beijing, and creating a “green lung” of 92,000 hectares in a region once considered lost.

The river that “dies” in the desert never reaches the sea and yet gives life to one of Africa’s largest natural refuges in a truly impressive way.

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