Brazilians are known worldwide for their sense of humor and especially for their... creativityFurthermore, nicknames are a cultural trait here. Friends and relatives are always given nicknames, and even cars haven't escaped this Brazilian custom. Although younger generations may not know it, many cars have been given nicknames. 

Bringing back all the nostalgia of old models, we at Senhor Carros have compiled a list of cars that have earned nicknames around here. Can you remember them? Or even better, have you ever owned a car that became famous because of its nickname?

The answer to these questions is right below! Check out the list of cars that have been nicknamed over the years. 

The list of cars that have earned nicknames is relatively long, so we've chosen to gather the most famous ones. Let's check them out!

When launched in 2011, Hyundai announced that the Veloster had 140 horsepower, when in fact, the model only had 128 horsepower. The automaker, represented by CAOA, had to sign a conduct adjustment agreement and pay a fine of over R$1.5 million at the time for misleading advertising. 

There was even a case of a consumer who won an individual lawsuit claiming he was deceived by what was considered misleading advertising. Brazilian humor didn't let it go unpunished, and the model was quickly nicknamed "Devagoster" because of its lower power than advertised. 

The 1979 Fiat 147 is another on our list of cars that earned nicknames. This particular model was called "Cachacinha" (Little Cachaça) due to the smell of alcohol – the fuel of the time derived from sugarcane – that came out of the exhaust. 

Ethanol, used as fuel at the time, was Brazil's solution to the oil crisis that plagued the country in the early 1970s. At the time, Fiat opted for a 1.3-liter engine from which it managed to extract no less than 62 horsepower, about 10 more than the gasoline-powered model. A true automotive feat for the time. 

The first generation of the EcoSport became famous and was heavily criticized due to design flaws and, especially, poor finishing. Many errors were corrected in the first restyling and in the model's second year of production, however, the reputation remained. 

The dashboard made strange noises, the disproportionate gaps between the body parts and the noises it made while driving earned the first EcoSport the nickname "NhecoSport" (meaning "creepy EcoSport").

Who hasn't ridden in a Kombi? Produced for over half a century here in Brazil, this utility vehicle earned a nickname perfectly suited to its appearance: "Pullman bread," meaning the famous sliced bread. This is because the shape of its body is very similar to a loaf of sliced bread. The nickname was given right at the beginning of the vehicle's arrival here, so younger people may not remember it. 

In the late 1960s, Volkswagen attempted to innovate in design and bid farewell to the classic style of the models of the time, to create something more futuristic, with straight lines and that made better use of interior space, but without abandoning the air-cooled boxer engine, albeit with improvements. Thus, the 1600 was born.

Regarding the use of interior space, there is no comparison to previous models, but the rest was not very well received by the public. The straight lines of the model led many people to see the 1600 as a coffin, literally. As the horror film actor José Mojica Marins – popularly known as Zé do Caixão – was very popular at the time, the model was soon nicknamed Zé do Caixão.

The famous Simca Chambord (which even inspired a song) is another car that earned nicknames. In this case, the Simca was "affectionately" called Belo Antônio (Beautiful Anthony). 

The nickname came from a character in a popular 1960s film, where the handsome Antonio was a popular man with women but suffered from sexual impotence, a health problem without a solution at the time. The comparison with the sedan was based on its beauty, but it had a weak engine with insufficient torque to propel the heavy bodywork of the model.

Although it had a nice design, the French model didn't win over Brazilians and today is remembered for its humorous nickname: "Leite Glória" (Glory Milk). This brand of powdered milk had the slogan: "Dissolves without stirring," since its flakes separated easily. 

The Renault Dauphine had terrible chassis and bodywork quality, with its components becoming misaligned after a short time of use, resulting in extreme noise while driving. The same happened with the mechanics, which were very fragile. Because of its low reliability and frequent breakdowns, the Dauphine earned the nickname "Glory Milk," as it would fall apart without even being hit. 

As many know, the first version of the Gol was launched in 1980 with the goal of replacing the Beetle, but with air-cooled mechanics, like all the automaker's models at the time, except for the Passat. 

The Gol retained its air-cooled engines until 1983, when models with water-cooled engines, offering a smoother and more linear operation, were introduced. Due to this new way of operating, the models with boxer engines, which were air-cooled, earned the nickname "blender" because of their noise. 

After the craze for straight, geometric lines that were popular in the early 1980s, rounded shapes became the norm and consequently the preferred choice, so much so that in 1991 a car became very famous for its performance and its nickname: The "Shark" Monza.

The model, which had a brief resurgence between 1991 and 1996, still has fans and enthusiasts today and is truly missed. At the time, the old, boxy model was redesigned, and its front end gained a wedge shape, reminiscent of a shark's nose, hence its nickname. 

Here we have another classic example of cars that earned nicknames. In the early 1970s, maximizing interior space became an obsession for automakers again, especially in compact cars. One of the most common solutions, particularly in vehicles of Italian and French origin, was positioning the seats vertically, as if the occupants were sitting in a chair. 

Due to its high and upright seating position, completely opposite to the "well-known" low and reclining seats, along with the completely straight body shape, the Fiat Uno It earned the nickname "orthopedic boot," a very common practice among orthopedists for children in the 1980s, with the aim of improving the posture of the little ones. 

The third generation of the Escort, launched in the early 90s, also featured rounded shapes. Its most "souped-up" version was the Cosworth, which was developed by the automaker's high-performance division. This version included aerodynamic appendages aimed at achieving optimal performance. 

However, two protrusions on the hood of the model resembled frog eyes, hence the nickname: Sapão (Big Frog). Which has lasted to this day. 

With the growth in sales and the great success of the Gol, Volkswagen decided to halt production of the Beetle in 1996. However, in 1992, upon assuming the presidency after the impeachment of Fernando Collor, Itamar Franco, interested in promoting the production of more affordable popular vehicles, asked Volkswagen to relaunch the Beetle in a cheaper version so that Brazilians could buy a brand new car.

At the end of 1993, the Beetle was relaunched with a 1600 engine, body-colored bumpers, and refined trim. The model was then nicknamed the "Itamar Beetle." Contrary to expectations, the "Itamar" was not significantly cheaper than the Gol, resulting in less than impressive sales, which contributed to the model being discontinued in 1996 and never returning. 

The second generation of the Gol was launched in 1994 and followed the rounded trend. Completely different from its predecessor, the "square" Gol, the model quickly became known as the "Gol bolinha" or simply "Gol bola" (ball Gol). Although the brand insisted that the public call the model Generation II, the popular nickname prevails and is still used today. 

The ninth generation of the Toyota Corolla, launched in 2002 but already as a 2003 model, was sold until 2008 and was affectionately nicknamed Brad Pitt because the spokesperson was the Hollywood actor himself. 

It's important to highlight that the model was a sales success worldwide and was sold in various automotive markets, such as South America, Africa, and Asia, for example. 

Although it shares the same nickname as the Ford Escort, the fourth Golf generation It received the nickname "sapão" (big frog) for even more obvious reasons: The headlights, which were rounder than usual, looked very much like a frog's eyes. After its launch, it was only a matter of time before the nickname stuck. Similar to the "Gol bolinha" (round Gol), the fourth-generation Golf models are still called "sapão" today.

In your opinion, was there a car that earned a nickname that we missed? If so, leave a comment telling us which model wasn't mentioned. We at Senhor Carros always listen to what our readers have to say ;). 

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