In 1994 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Europe and Volkswagen of Brazil launched the jointly developed L80 light truck for the European market. The L80 came in only one specification with a MWM 4.3L 4cylinder diesel motor producing kW (hp) @ 2600 rpm with torque of N·m (ft·lbf) at 1,600 to 2,000 rpm. It met the European exhaust and emissions tests of 91/542/EEC Standard to EG/70/157. The cab was borrowed from the Volkswagen LT series; a different front bumper and headlights it gave the L80 a different appearance.