Notable eco-cars (old & new) spotted in the wild: post your pics!

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This might be the only '72 Corolla in Porto Alegre. Took those pictures at the Expoclassic in Novo Hamburgo last Saturday, but in 2022 I have already seen it running around the neighborhood while I was taking the dog for a walk.


A guy who works at a Toyota dealership said the only thing differing from the original is the set of 13-inch rims, because 12-inch tires matching the original size are nearly impossible to get in Brazil nowadays.

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The Electronic badge refers to the electronic ignition, not injection.



This was the first entry-level car fitted with EFI in Brazil. And a serious contender to the VW Beetle in Mexico.

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These were never so usual in Brazil, but once in a while I still see it roaming around.

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Factory-fitted to run on CNG, as that Tetrafuel badge on the trunk lid implies (ethanol-free gasoline and gasohol were listed as distinct fuels). Took these pictures around June or July.



Naturally-aspirated Diesel Citroën Xsara made in Uruguay, which I spotted in Bagé in December. This car might be around 25 to 27 years-old by now. Back in the day I used to see a lot of those in some Brazilian coastal cities where Argentinians and Uruguayans enjoy taking summer vacations.