Presented as a 3-volume version of the Volkswagen Polo, the Derby occupied a key market in many European countries, namely that of the 3-volume B segment. Compared to the Polo it was slightly longer and slightly higher, while all the other features were identical. The engines available for the first series were: 895cc, 40 hp; 1093 cm³, 50hp; 1272 cm³, 60hp. In 1981 the second series was presented, which remained in production until 1985.