Volkswagen Derby
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| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 1977–1981 |
| Class | Supermini |
| Body style | 2-door sedan |
| Related | Volkswagen Polo |
The Volkswagen Derby is a saloon version of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, produced by the German automaker Volkswagen between 1977 and 1981. During 1981 Volkswagen introduced the second generation Polo and the second generation Derby, in 1984 the Derby name was dropped and the saloon version of the Polo became the Polo Classic.
Most parts of the Derby are interchangeable with the MK1 polo, and all technical parts (engine, brakes etc) are mostly compatible with the MK2 models. Body parts at the rear are different also the rear window is different (wider) the rear bumper only fits the MK1 model and is not interchangeable with the MK2 or the MK1 polo. lights are the same as the MK1 Polo and Audi 50.
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[edit] Versions available
In Europe, the Derby was available with 1.1-litre (1096cc) and 1.3-litre (1296cc) 4-cylinder engines, badged as 1100 and 1300 respectively. Trim levels were LS and GLS, as with the three-door Polo.
[edit] Marketing
This was not sold outside of Europe, although some parts of Eurasia did get the Derby. The name was used on a rebadged SEAT Cordoba in Mexico: but marketed as a Volkswagen Polo in Eurasia.
[edit] South American Derby
In Argentina VW marketed a facelifted version of the 1999-2001 Polo Classic which as the Derby in Mexico and a Volkswagen Caddy the SEAT Inca derived van which shares the same platform and front end styling as the South American Type 6K. The 6K Polo Classic & 9K Caddy have been produced since 2000. All facelifted Type 6K/9K models are Argentine built models.
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