If you thought Volkswagen South Africa’s Citi Golf/Mk1 Golf was around for a while (25 years to be precise), then you’ll be shocked to hear that Volkswagen do Brasil has just announced the retirement of the longest produced model in automotive history, the Volkswagen Kombi.
It may be hard to believe that it’s still in production, but yes, the first VW Kombi rolled off the production line some 56 years ago in September 1957 and is now being officially retired. To celebrate Volkswagen has created the Kombi Last Edition, of which 600 will be built.
The Kombi Last Edition comes with a special two-tone white and blue colour scheme, with special details that include whitewall tyres, white centre wheel caps and tinted rear windows. The upper section of the front grille, headlights and indicator rims come in the same colour as the exterior. Front indicator lights feature white crystal lenses, while decals on the side of the vehicle help to identify the special series: ‘56 anos – Kombi Last Edition’.
The special edition 9-seater Kombi is fitted with: blue fabric curtains; Atlanta Blue vinyl upholstery on the seats, side, door and cargo panels; as well as carpeted passenger and cargo floor areas. The instrument cluster boasts a special serigraph treatment and keeps the traditional Kombi design of speedometer at the centre and fuel gauge on the right. An MP3-compatible sound system has red LEDs and features auxiliary and USB ports.
The 2013 Kombi Last Edition is powered by Volkswagen’s EA111, 1.4-litre, petrol engine that develops 57 kW and is mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. Each Kombi Last Edition is provided with a special certificate of authenticity and fitted with a numbered identification plaque on the dashboard.
