- Two carlines contribute to four per cent growth in September 2019
- Volkswagen brand plans to increase its current 132 sales touchpoints to 150 by the end of the year 2019
- Volkswagen Connect is standard in the Highline Plus and GT variants of the new Polo and Vento
The German car manufacturer, Volkswagen introduced the updated versions of the Polo and the Vento in India on 4 September. Both the cars have reportedly contributed to four per cent growth in September with 2,550 car sales as compared to the same period last year. The Highline Plus and GT variants of the new Polo and Vento now get the Volkswagen Connect feature as standard. Volkswagen India claims that the new-age digital, city and pop-stores have increased the visibility for the brand and has extended its reach to the newer audiences across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said, “The success and demand of the New Polo and Vento resonates the strength of the product and the value it exuberates. Marking the addition of over 2,000 new customers in less than a month of the launch showcases the trust, support, and appreciation that Volkswagen continues to receive through its consumers in the country. We are proud of the carlines we have to offer and will continue to heighten their accessibility by enhancing our visibility in high potential, unexplored markets across the country.”
In an effort to prepare for the Volkswagen Group’s India 2.0 project, Volkswagen brand has planned to increase its current 132 sales touchpoints to 150 by end of the year 2019 and is reportedly undergoing a mega training and development program for sales and after-sales teams across the network in India. Following the reduction in corporate tax by the government, Volkswagen has recently introduced the corporate edition on the Polo, Ameo, Vento and the Tiguan.
