Automotive
While it was already common for Volkswagen to offer a station wagon in its compact segment, it was unusual to have two vehicles based on the same platform with a similar shape.
In 1997, Volkswagen introduced the Golf Variant, the first station wagon based on the successful Golf. Since the second Golf generation, Volkswagen also offered a three-box sedan version named Vento. In 1999, the German carmaker took an unusual step by renaming the Vento to Bora and delivering it in a station-wagon shape. Its direct competitor was the Golf Variant.
Apart from the front fascia, there were very few differences between the two cars built by the same manufacturer. To avoid direct competition, Volkswagen sometimes offered only one of the two models on certain markets. The Bora kept the same front fascia as its sedan sibling, featuring squared headlights. At the rear, the Bora had corner-mounted taillights and a wide opening between the D-pillars for the tailgate.
Inside, there were subtle differences between the Bora Variant and the Golf Variant. The Bora was designed for families and aimed for a more upscale feel, while the Golf Variant retained a youthful appeal targeted at a younger generation.
Under the hood, Volkswagen provided a wide range of engines, from a 115 hp 1.9-liter turbo-diesel to the VR6 top performer producing 204 hp, available in the VR6 Syncro all-wheel-drive version.
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