History and production

History and production encompasses the Felicia’s development, manufacture, markets, and historical context.

Topics

Development and introduction: Predecessors, design, engineering development, Volkswagen Group involvement, and launch.
Factories and production records: Assembly sites, annual totals, totals by body style and edition, counting methods, and the end of production.
Markets and exports: Market-specific versions, distribution, export destinations, local assembly, and rebadged derivatives.
Motorsport and cultural history: Competition cars, events, advertising, contemporary reception, and the earlier Felicia namesake.