Overview of the automotive industry in Brazil
Mercedes-Benz factory in the metro area of São Paulo
Jeep Renegade made in Brazil, in 5️⃣ the metro area of Recife
First BMW 328i ActiveFlex manufactured in Brazil, at the Araquari plant, in the metro area of 5️⃣ Joinville.
The car was signed by all the workers on the production line.
John Deere produces agricultural machinery in Brazil.
The Brazilian automotive 5️⃣ industry is coordinated by the Associação Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veículos Automotores (Anfavea), created in 1956, which includes automakers (cars, 5️⃣ light vehicles, trucks, buses and agriculture machines) with factories in Brazil.
Anfavea is part of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles 5️⃣ (OICA), based in Paris.
In 2021, the annual production exceeded 2.
2 million vehicles, the 8th largest in the world.[1]
Most large global 5️⃣ automotive companies are present in Brazil, such as: BMW, BYD, Chery, Fiat, Ford, Geely, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, JAC Motors, 5️⃣ Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lifan, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan Motors, Renault, Stellantis, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo Trucks, among others, and also 5️⃣ the consecrated national companies such as Agrale, Marcopolo, Randon, and more.
In the past there were national brands such as DKW 5️⃣ Vemag, FNM, Gurgel, and Troller.
Some traditionally produced modern equipped replicas of older models.
Some companies such as Rolls-Royce and Porsche, rely 5️⃣ on local distributors to import their vehicles, but brands with local factories, such as Honda and Chevrolet may also import 5️⃣ some of their models.
History [ edit ]
BMW X1 Activeflex (flexible-fuel) made in Brazil
Mercedes-Benz bus made in Brazil, serving the city 5️⃣ of Rio de Janeiro
Marcopolo bus, made in Brazil, in the city of Curitiba
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles production in the metro area 5️⃣ of Recife
Volvo buses made in Brazil, serving the metro area of São Paulo
Mercedes-Benz police van, made in Brazil, in the 5️⃣ city of Rio de Janeiro
Mercedes-Benz micro bus made in Brazil, serving the city of Porto Alegre
Volvo bus, made in Brazil, 5️⃣ in the city of Curitiba
The first Brazilian automotive industry was the work of Henry Ford, who started the Brazilian subsidiary 5️⃣ of Ford Motor Company in 1919.
In 1921 Ford opened its own production facility and was followed by General Motors in 5️⃣ 1926.
In 1928, Ford established the Fordlândia, an industrial district in the Amazon rainforest.
The district is no longer in use but 5️⃣ saw a populational growth compared to the early 2000s, when roughly 90 people lived in the town.[2]
In 1956, the Romi-Isetta, 5️⃣ an early Brazilian car, was initially produced, with license purchase of Italian Iso.
In 1958, Toyota started to produce its famous 5️⃣ Bandeirante.
In 1959, the first Volkswagen factory was built, it started manufacturing the Type 2, which preceded the famous Beetle.
At the 5️⃣ same time, a Brazilian entrepreneur, Mr.
Sebastiao William Cardoso, started producing an electrical small jeep called Tupi.[3]
In the late 1950s, Chevrolet 5️⃣ and Ford started manufacturing pickup trucks, and in the 1960s, automobiles and commercial vehicles, GM also brought buses.
In 1967, Puma 5️⃣ began selling sports cars.
[4][5] The Italian Fiat established its first factory in the 1970s, and Mercedes Benz started to produce 5️⃣ trucks and buses during the 1950s, and opened an automobile factory in 1998.
[6][7] These companies dominated the Brazilian market until 5️⃣ mid-1990s, when the Brazilian market was finally opened to imports.
In the 1990s, more auto companies settled and opened factories in 5️⃣ Brazil.[8]
The automotive industry in Brazil sells to all over Latin America and the world.
In the last few years, the Brazilian 5️⃣ auto industry has grown quickly, attracting investments from the main global automakers.
In 2007, production grew 14% compared to 2006 figures, 5️⃣ reaching more than 4 million vehicles.[9]
In October 2012, the Inovar-Auto Program was approved by decree with the theoretical goals of 5️⃣ encouraging automakers to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles and investing in the national automotive industry, by managing taxation exceptions (IPI = 5️⃣ Tax over Industrialized Product).
However, the program has received criticism, especially of protectionism.
The country has recently lost a WTO dispute against 5️⃣ tax advantages and illegal practices of protectionism.
[10] The Inovar-Auto program ended in December 2017 and was replaced by the Route 5️⃣ 2030 Program.
[11]Timeline [ edit ]1890s [ edit ]1900s [ edit ]1910s [ edit ]
1911: The first Brazilian automotive magazine, "Revista 5️⃣ de Automóveis", was launched in Rio de Janeiro by the Automóvel Clube do Brasil, founded by Santos Dumont; the collection 5️⃣ can be observed in the Automotive Press Museum (Miau), in São Paulo.[21]
1908-1913: The first trip by car from Rio de 5️⃣ Janeiro to São Paulo was in 1908.
The first trip by car from São Paulo to Curitiba was in 1913.[22]
1917: By 5️⃣ now, the State of São Paulo had a fleet of 2,600 motor vehicles.
In 1918, the first female driver in São 5️⃣ Paulo, the wife of the commander of the Port of Santos, operated her automobile under protest from traditional families.[23]
1919: The 5️⃣ first automotive industry of Brazil was implemented by Henry Ford.
Ford's head office in the United States opens a statewide branch, 5️⃣ with initial capital of US$25,000 (equivalent to $421,977 in 2022).
Model T and TT trucks began to be assembled in São 5️⃣ Paulo.
[24]1920s [ edit ]1930s [ edit ]
1930: Ford was followed by concurrent General Motors with the assembly of the first 5️⃣ Chevrolet cars in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, there until today, at Avenida Goiás.[2]
[30] GM produced the first bus 5️⃣ body made in Brazil, made of wood.
[27] With the end of Fordlândia, Ford exchanged part of the land for another 5️⃣ area, called Belterra where 3.
2 million rubber trees were planted, followed by US$8 million in investments;GM produced the first bus 5️⃣ body made in Brazil, made of wood.1934:
( ) : [31] Massey-Harris opened a branch in Porto Alegre.
Its agricultural machinery carried 5️⃣ out the first mechanized rice harvest in Brazil; The São Paulo-Santos highway was named Via Anchieta 19391940s [ edit ]
( 5️⃣ ) : [31] The Interlagos Circuit was inaugurated.
The first trip from São Paulo to Fortaleza by car was completed in 5️⃣ a Chevrolet in 25 days.1940
( ) : [32] The General Motors and Ford plants, as well as those of other 5️⃣ manufacturers, were submitted to the military command and started to assemble war vehicles with some companies producing components by their 5️⃣ headquarters and supplied to Brazil under loan.
Foundation of the Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), in Volta Redonda , Rio de Janeiro, 5️⃣ foundry and iron works serving local steel to own country industry, not depending in imported goods, suffered by WWII ; 5️⃣ The Fábrica Nacional de Motores (FNM) is, officially, the first Brazilian company in the automotive sector.
Created by Getúlio Vargas , 5️⃣ the state-owned company had its headquarters in Xerém Duque de Caxias , operations began only a few years later, due 5️⃣ to the difficulties caused by the Second World War.1941
( ) : [31] Studebaker Automobile Distributor founded, which gave rise to 5️⃣ Vemag.1945
( ) : [27] General Motors produced the first all-metal bus body with domestic raw material from CSN.19481950s [ edit 5️⃣ ]
Jeep Renegade assembly line in the metro area of Recife1960s [ edit ]1970s [ edit ]
( ) : [31] The 5️⃣ 7th annual São Paulo International Motor Show was held at the Anhembi Convention Center , in São Paulo.1970
( ) : 5️⃣ [36] The Ford 'Engine and Foundry Factory' was inaugurated, Ford's President, Joseph W.
O'Neill, announced more than US$400 million (equivalent to 5️⃣ $2.
4 billion in 2020) in investments for the expansion of the company's activities in Brazil.1972
( ) : [31] The [37] 5️⃣ [38] Anfavea opened its headquarters in São Paulo.
Komatsu established itself with a tractor manufacturing plant, in Suzano , São Paulo.
New 5️⃣ Holland opened a plant in Curitiba , Paraná.
The National Alcohol Program (Proálcool) was created, the main objective of the program 5️⃣ was to become less dependent on petroleum.
1975 Mercedes-Benz bus, made in Brazil, in the city of Belém
( ) : [31] 5️⃣ [36] Fiat established its first factory, in Betim , Minas Gerais.
Fiat acquired the remaining shares of Alfa Romeo and unveiled 5️⃣ new trucks, manufactured in the old FNM branches in Xerém.
Caterpillar inaugurated plant in Piracicaba , São Paulo.
Volkswagen opened a manufacturing 5️⃣ plant in Taubaté .
A Ford tractor factory was inaugurated.1976
( ) : [31] The Brazilian automotive industry reached the historic mark 5️⃣ of a million units manufactured in a single year.
Labor movements were responsible for the first strikes in the metal works 5️⃣ industry in São Paulo.1978
( ) : [31] The "Lei Ferrari" (Ferrari Law), which regulates vehicle commercial concession and distribution, came 5️⃣ into effect.
The law establishes equality in sale price of vehicles and parts to dealers.
[39] In 2012, government representatives highlighted that 5️⃣ the so-called "Ferrari Law", was one of the main obstacles to reducing car prices and prevents increased competition in the 5️⃣ automotive market.
[40] Volvo began producing buses and engines.
Caoa, a Ford distributor, was founded.
Mercedes-Benz opened a bus manufacturing plant in Campinas.
The 5️⃣ "Lei Ferrari" (Ferrari Law), which regulates vehicle commercial concession and distribution, came into effect.
The law establishes equality in sale price 5️⃣ of vehicles and parts to dealers.
In 2012, government representatives highlighted that the so-called "Ferrari Law", was one of the main 5️⃣ obstacles to reducing car prices and prevents increased competition in the automotive market.1979
Volvo bus, made in Brazil, in the city 5️⃣ of Curitiba1980s [ edit ]
( ) : [31] Volvo opened a plant in Curitiba and began manufacturing trucks.
Volkswagen purchased Chrysler.1980
( 5️⃣ ) : [31] Volkswagen began producing trucks in Resende , Rio de Janeiro.
Agrale began manufacturing trucks and motorcycles.1981
( ) : 5️⃣ [31] Ford purchased New Holland.
Proconve, the Automotive Vehicle Air Pollution Control Program was created.1986
( ) : [31] Ford and Volkswagen 5️⃣ merged to create the Autolatina ; Anfavea opened an office in Brasília 1987
( ) : [31] Volkswagen launched the first 5️⃣ vehicle with electronic fuel injection , at the local market, the Gol GTi.19891990s [ edit ]
Volvo bus, made in Brazil, 5️⃣ in the city of Belo Horizonte
Mercedes-Benz bus, made in Brazil, in the city of São Paulo2000s [ edit ]
( ) 5️⃣ : [31] General Motors opened a manufacturing plant in Gravataí; Iveco inaugurated a factory in Minas Gerais.2000
( ) : [31] 5️⃣ Ford opened a factory in Camaçari , Bahia; PSA Group opened Peugeot Citroën plant in Porto Real , Rio de 5️⃣ Janeiro; Nissan began production in Brazil at the Renault factory in São José dos Pinhais.2001
( ) : [31] Ford unveiled 5️⃣ the EcoSport , introducing the compact SUV market segment in Brazil; AGCO purchased Valtr, formerly Valmet.2003
( ) : [31] For 5️⃣ the first time flex-fuel vehicles sold more than gasoline vehicles, with a total of 753,000 units against 647,000 units, respectively; 5️⃣ Audi took control over the importation operations.2005
( ) : [42] Caoa opened factory in Anápolis ; Domestic production grew 14% 5️⃣ compared to 2006 figures, reaching more than 4 million vehicles.2007
( ) – 2009: [31] Caoa opened a factory in [43] 5️⃣ Fiat and Chrysler signed a global agreement creating the [31] ANFAVEA celebrates 50 years;Caoa opened a factory in Anápolis ; 5️⃣ Domestic production grew 14% compared to 2006 figures, reaching more than 4 million vehicles;Fiat and Chrysler signed a global agreement 5️⃣ creating the FCA 2006– 2009:
Former Brazilian president Michel Temer during a visit to the Jeep industrial plant in the metro 5️⃣ area of Recife2010s [ edit ]2020s [ edit ]
( ) : [31] Vehicle production drops to 1957 levels due to 5️⃣ the COVID-19 pandemic 2020
( ) : [46] Troller was closed by Ford; Creation of the Stellantis Group, merger of PSA 5️⃣ and FCA.
[31] Great Wall Motors (GWM) bought the Mercedes-Benz factory in Iracemápolis;Troller was closed by Ford; Creation of the Stellantis 5️⃣ Group, merger of PSA and FCA.2021
( ) : [47] Toyota announces the transfer of its industrial operation from São Bernardo 5️⃣ do Campo to Indaiatuba and Porto Feliz, with completion scheduled for November 2023.
The company said that 100% of its 550 5️⃣ employees will keep their jobs, the plant produces parts for Brazil, Argentina and the United States.
The São Bernardo do Campo 5️⃣ plant was opened in 1962.
[48] [49] [50] Great Wall Motor (GWM) officially opened the factory in January 2022, promoting electric 5️⃣ SUVs and pickup trucks, production schedule to start in 2023;Toyota announces the transfer of its industrial operation from São Bernardo 5️⃣ do Campo to Indaiatuba and Porto Feliz, with completion scheduled for November 2023.
The company said that 100% of its 550 5️⃣ employees will keep their jobs, the plant produces parts for Brazil, Argentina and the United States.
The São Bernardo do Campo 5️⃣ plant was opened in 1962.2022
( ) : [51][52] More than 92% of the [53] The Brazilian automotive sector plans the 5️⃣ car of the future hybrid ethanol , because the local production of the biofuel is wide and accessible, being a 5️⃣ clean energy.
More than 92% of the cars in Brazil are moved by ethanol.2022
Historical production by year [ edit ]Year Quantity 5️⃣ < 0.5 0.
5 – 1 millions 1 – 2 millions 2 – 3 millions 3 – 4 millions > 4 5️⃣ millions 1950 – 1960 133,000 1970 416,089 1980 1,165,174 1990 914,466 2000 1,681,517 2005 2,530,840 2006 2,611,034 2007 2,970,818 2008 5️⃣ 3,220,475 2009 3,182,617 2010 3,381,728 2011 3,406,150 2012 3,402,508 2013 3,712,380 2014 3,364,890 2015 2,429,463 2016 2,157,379 2017 2,699,672 2018 5️⃣ 2,880,724 2019 2,944,962 2020 2.014.055 2021 2,248,253
Historical sales [ edit ]
Top 10 best-selling models in Brazil (new passenger and commercial 5️⃣ vehicles), 1977–2022
Source : BSCB,[54] Fenabrave[55] Table indicators Mini (A) / Small (B) Car Medium (C) / Large (D) Car Executive 5️⃣ (E) / Sports (S) Car Coupé utility / Pickup Crossover / SUV (J) Van Year Models and Ranking Year 1st 5️⃣ 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 1977 Volkswagen Fusca Volkswagen Brasilia Volkswagen Passat Ford Corcel Chevrolet Chevette 5️⃣ Fiat 147 not available 1977 1978 Volkswagen Fusca Volkswagen Brasilia Fiat 147 Volkswagen Passat Chevrolet Chevette Ford Corcel not available 5️⃣ 1978 1979 Volkswagen Fusca Volkswagen Brasilia Fiat 147 Volkswagen Passat Chevrolet Chevette Ford Corcel not available 1979 1980–1987 not available 5️⃣ 1988 Volkswagen Gol Chevrolet Monza Ford Escort Chevrolet Chevette Fiat Uno Volkswagen Voyage Volkswagen Santana Volkswagen Parati Ford Del Rey 5️⃣ Chevrolet Opala 1988 1989 Volkswagen Gol Chevrolet Monza Ford Escort Fiat Uno Chevrolet Chevette Volkswagen Santana Volkswagen Parati Volkswagen Voyage 5️⃣ Chevrolet Kadett Chevrolet D-20 1989 1990 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Uno Chevrolet Monza Volkswagen Parati Chevrolet Kadett Volkswagen Voyage Ford Verona 5️⃣ Ford Escort Chevrolet Chevette Volkswagen Santana 1990 1991 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Uno Chevrolet Monza Ford Escort Chevrolet Kadett Ford Verona 5️⃣ Volkswagen Parati Volkswagen Apollo Volkswagen Santana Chevrolet Chevette 1991 1992 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Uno Chevrolet Monza Chevrolet Kadett Volkswagen Parati 5️⃣ Ford Escort Chevrolet Chevette Volkswagen Santana Ford Verona Fiat Tempra 1992 1993 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Uno Ford Escort Chevrolet Kadett 5️⃣ Chevrolet Monza Volkswagen Logus Volkswagen Parati Chevrolet Chevette Fiat Tempra Volkswagen Santana 1993 1994 Fiat Uno Volkswagen Gol Ford Escort 5️⃣ Fiat Tipo Chevrolet Corsa Chevrolet Monza Chevrolet Kadett Fiat Tempra Volkswagen Logus Volkswagen Parati 1994 1995 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Uno 5️⃣ Chevrolet Corsa Ford Escort Fiat Tipo Volkswagen Golf Fiat Tempra Chevrolet Kadett Volkswagen Santana Chevrolet Monza 1995 1996 Volkswagen Gol 5️⃣ Fiat Uno Chevrolet Corsa (Hatch) Fiat Palio Ford Escort Ford Fiesta Chevrolet Vectra Chevrolet Kadett Volkswagen Santana Fiat Tempra 1996 5️⃣ 1997 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Palio Chevrolet Corsa (Hatch) Fiat Uno Ford Fiesta Chevrolet Vectra Volkswagen Parati Ford Ka Volkswagen Kombi 5️⃣ Fiat Palio Weekend 1997 1998 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Palio Chevrolet Corsa Fiat Uno Chevrolet Vectra Ford Ka Ford Fiesta Ford 5️⃣ Escort Volkswagen Parati Volkswagen Polo 1998[56] 1999 Volkswagen Gol not available 1999 2000 Volkswagen Gol not available 2000 2001 Volkswagen 5️⃣ Gol Fiat Palio Fiat Uno Chevrolet Celta Chevrolet Corsa (Sedan) Chevrolet Corsa (Hatch) Ford Fiesta Fiat Palio Weekend Fiat Siena 5️⃣ Volkswagen Golf 2001 2002 Volkswagen Gol Chevrolet Corsa Fiat Palio Chevrolet Celta Fiat Uno Ford Fiesta Renault Clio Peugeot 206 5️⃣ Chevrolet Astra Fiat Siena 2002 2003 Volkswagen Gol Chevrolet Corsa Fiat Palio Chevrolet Celta Fiat Uno Ford Fiesta Renault Clio 5️⃣ Fiat Siena Chevrolet Astra Toyota Corolla 2003 2004 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Palio Chevrolet Corsa Chevrolet Celta Fiat Uno Ford Fiesta 5️⃣ Volkswagen Fox Fiat Siena Chevrolet Astra Ford EcoSport 2004 2005 Volkswagen Gol Chevrolet Corsa Fiat Palio Chevrolet Celta Fiat Uno 5️⃣ Ford Fiesta Volkswagen Fox Ford EcoSport Fiat Siena Fiat Strada 2005 2006 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Palio Chevrolet Celta Fiat Uno 5️⃣ Volkswagen Fox/Cross Chevrolet Corsa (Sedan) Fiat Siena Ford Fiesta (Hatch) Ford EcoSport Fiat Strada 2006 2007 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Palio 5️⃣ Fiat Uno Volkswagen Fox/Cross Chevrolet Celta Chevrolet Corsa (Sedan) Fiat Siena Ford Fiesta (Hatch) Fiat Strada Chevrolet Prisma 2007 2008 5️⃣ Volkswagen Gol Fiat Palio Fiat Uno Chevrolet Corsa (Sedan) Chevrolet Celta Volkswagen Fox/Cross Fiat Siena Fiat Strada Honda Civic Ford 5️⃣ Ka 2008 2009 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Palio Fiat Uno Chevrolet Celta Chevrolet Corsa (Sedan) Volkswagen Fox/Cross Fiat Siena Fiat Strada 5️⃣ Volkswagen Voyage Ford Ka 2009 2010 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Uno Chevrolet Celta Volkswagen Fox/Cross Chevrolet Corsa (Sedan) Fiat Palio Fiat 5️⃣ Siena Fiat Strada Ford Fiesta (Hatch) Ford Ka 2010 2011 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Uno Chevrolet Celta Chevrolet Corsa (Sedan) Volkswagen 5️⃣ Fox/Cross Fiat Strada Fiat Palio Fiat Siena Volkswagen Voyage Ford Fiesta (Hatch) 2011 2012 Volkswagen Gol Fiat Uno Fiat Palio 5️⃣ Volkswagen Fox/Cross Chevrolet Celta Fiat Strada Ford Fiesta (Hatch) Fiat Siena Chevrolet Corsa (Sedan) Renault Sandero 2012 2013 Volkswagen Gol 5️⃣ Fiat Uno Fiat Palio Ford Fiesta (Hatch) Volkswagen Fox/Cross Fiat Siena Fiat Strada Chevrolet Onix Hyundai HB20 Renault Sandero 2013 5️⃣ 2014 Fiat Palio Volkswagen Gol Fiat Strada Chevrolet Onix Fiat Uno Hyundai HB20 Ford Fiesta Fiat Siena Volkswagen Fox/Cross Renault 5️⃣ Sandero 2014 2015 Chevrolet Onix Fiat Palio Hyundai HB20 Fiat Strada Ford Ka (Hatch) Volkswagen Gol Volkswagen Fox/Cross Fiat Uno 5️⃣ Renault Sandero Chevrolet Prisma 2015 2016 Chevrolet Onix Hyundai HB20 Ford Ka (Hatch) Chevrolet Prisma Toyota Corolla Fiat Palio Renault 5️⃣ Sandero Volkswagen Gol Fiat Strada Honda
HR-V 2016[57] 2017 Chevrolet Onix Hyundai HB20 Ford Ka (Hatch) Volkswagen Gol Chevrolet Prisma Renault 5️⃣ Sandero Toyota Corolla Fiat Strada Fiat Mobi Fiat Toro 2017 2018 Chevrolet Onix Hyundai HB20 Ford Ka (Hatch) Volkswagen Gol 5️⃣ Chevrolet Prisma Volkswagen Polo Renault Kwid Fiat Strada Fiat Argo Jeep Compass 2018 2019 Chevrolet Onix Ford Ka (Hatch) Hyundai 5️⃣ HB20 Renault Kwid Volkswagen Gol Fiat Argo Fiat Strada Chevrolet Prisma Volkswagen Polo Jeep Renegade 2019[58] 2020 Chevrolet Onix (Hatch) 5️⃣ Ford Ka (Hatch) Hyundai HB20 Chevrolet Onix Plus Fiat Strada Volkswagen Gol Fiat Argo Volkswagen T-Cross Jeep Renegade Fiat Toro 5️⃣ 2020[59] 2021 Fiat Strada Hyundai HB20 Fiat Argo Jeep Renegade Chevrolet Onix (Hatch) Jeep Compass Fiat Toro Volkswagen Gol Fiat 5️⃣ Mobi Hyundai Creta 2021[60] 2022 Fiat Strada Hyundai HB20 Chevrolet Onix Chevrolet Onix Plus Fiat Mobi Volkswagen Gol Chevrolet Tracker 5️⃣ Volkswagen T-Cross Fiat Argo Jeep Compass 2022[61][62] 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th See also : 5️⃣ Best-selling models in AustraliaIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesThailandSweden
Motor Vehicle Manufacturers [ edit ]Current [ edit ]
Large Passenger Vehicles Manufacturers and Importer [ edit ]
BMW 5️⃣ 320i Activeflex (flexible-fuel) made in Brazil
Volvo bus made in Brazil, in the city of Curitiba
Motorcycle and Bicycle manufacturers (Medium and 5️⃣ Large Production) [ edit ]
Marcopolo bus made in Brazil, serving the metro area of Belo Horizonte
Bus, coach and truck manufacturers 5️⃣ [ edit ]
Tractors manufacturers
A link to a map containing all plants currently in Brazil: [1][2]
Current and Former Independent, Custom and 5️⃣ Foreign Manufacturers [ edit ]
Educational Institutions [ edit ]
Local manufacture encouraged [ edit ]
As of 2022, Brazil has a 16-18% 5️⃣ tariff on imported combustion engine vehicles[115][116] and 0% on electric vehicles.[117]
Passenger Vehicle Currently Offered and Manufactured in Large Scale [ 5️⃣ edit ]Agrale: Marruá
Audi: Q3/Q3 Sportback; Imported: A3, A4, A5, A6, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, RS, e-tron and e-tron GT
BMW: 3 5️⃣ Series, X1, X3, X4; Imported: 1 Series, 2 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X2, X5, X6, X7, Z4 5️⃣ and iX
CAOA Chery: Tiggo 5x Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro, Tiggo 8; Imported: iCar, Arrizo 6 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro 5️⃣ Plug-in Hybrid
Chevrolet: Onix/Onix Plus, Montana, Spin, Tracker, S10, Trailblazer; Imported: Cruze, Equinox and Silverado
Citroën: C3, C4 Cactus; Imported: Jumpy, e-Jumpy, 5️⃣ Jumper
Fiat: Argo, Mobi, Pulse, Abarth Pulse, Strada, Toro, Fiorino, Fastback; Imported: Cronos, 500e, Scudo, e-Scudo and Ducato
Honda: City (Sedan and 5️⃣ Hatchback), HR-V; Imported: Civic e:HEV (Sedan) and Accord[118]
Hyundai: Creta (1st Gen), Creta (2nd Gen), HB20/HB20S, Tucson; Imported: Azera
Jeep: Commander, Compass, 5️⃣ Renegade; Imported: Compass 4xe, Gladiator and Wrangler
Land Rover: Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover Evoque; Imported: Defender and Velar
MINI: Countryman; Imported: 5️⃣ Cabrio
Mitsubishi: L200 Triton, Eclipse Cross; Imported: Pajero Sport
Nissan: Kicks; Imported: Frontier, Leaf, Sentra and Versa
Peugeot: 2008, Partner Rapid; Imported: 208, 5️⃣ e-208, e-2008, 3008, Expert, e-Expert and Boxer
Ram: Rampage; Imported: 1500, 1500 Classic and 2500
Renault: Captur, Duster, Oroch, Logan, Kwid, Sandero, 5️⃣ Master; Imported: Kangoo, Kwid E-Tech, Mégane E-Tech and Zoe
Toyota: Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris (Sedan and Hatchback); Imported: Hilux, SW4 and 5️⃣ RAV4
Volkswagen: Nivus, Polo, Saveiro, T-Cross, Virtus; Imported: Amarok, Jetta and TaosSee also [ edit ]
