Volkswagen's Pune Plant Produces 1,50,150 Cars In 2017

Volkswagen India's Pune Plant has now recorded its highest ever annual production since 2009. The plant produced 1,50,150 cars in 2017 and this has been possible because of a combination of higher demand from the domestic as well as export markets . Volkswagen's Pune Plant facility manufactures a range of vehicles including Volkswagen Polo, Ameo, Vento and Skoda Rapid. In addition to the cars, 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre diesel engines are also being assembled at the facility.

The production for domestic volume for the year 2017 reached over 57,000 units from Pune Plant for Volkswagen and Skoda combined. The production of export units which includes Volkswagen Polo and Vento stood at over 93,100 cars. Over all, the total number of cars rolled out of the plant has crossed 870,000 units.

Dr. Andreas Lauermann, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited said, "Volkswagen India has once again registered positive growth - thanks to our customers from India as well as around the world, who have trusted in us and who have invested in our products. We believe in delivering top quality cars that are engineered to the customers' expectations." He further added, "Volkswagen is committed to India. We believe in the potential of this market and we are setting ourselves up as a serious competitor for the future."

The company's Pune plant has so far attracted an investment of over Rs. 5720 crore and has achieved a localisation level of approximately 82 per cent. There are more cars in the pipeline for Volkswagen India and we'll see the company sharing its plans soon.