Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Wednesday stated it has witnessed a major enhance in gross sales at 52,698 models within the first half of the present 12 months, pushed by the India 2.0 venture and new launches.
The gross sales volumes for Skoda and Volkswagen have been strong, with the previous recording its highest ever gross sales in India in June, the group stated in a press release on Wednesday.
Furthermore, Volkswagen lately delivered 150 Virtus sedans in a single day, incomes a spot within the India E book of Data, the corporate stated.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) manages the Indian operations of the 5 Volkswagen Group manufacturers — Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini.
SAVWIPL locked its highest-ever H1 gross sales in India with 52,698 models offered within the interval of January to June 2022, registering a 200 per cent development over the interval year-ago, the corporate stated within the assertion.
“With our strong half-yearly gross sales, we’re scripting a brand new success story in India. Our sturdy model portfolio is performing exceptionally properly throughout market segments, with our INDIA 2.0 automobiles driving important volumes for the Group,” stated Piyush Arora, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Personal Restricted.
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The expansion in gross sales is supported by different essential markers as properly, he stated, including, “We achieved 100 per cent development in manufacturing and 35 per cent development in exports throughout this era.
“Whereas we’re assured of sustaining this momentum, we proceed to grapple with the challenges brought on by the geopolitical instability, and continued semiconductor shortages that are upsetting the availability chain.”
With its new INDIA 2.0 merchandise the corporate intends to penetrate deep into essential market clusters overlaying each metro and non-metro facilities, SAVWIPL stated.
“Within the final six months, we efficiently launched 10 fashions throughout our manufacturers, overlaying a spectrum of segments. Proper from the Skoda SLAVIA and the Volkswagen Virtus which have managed to revitalize the mid-sized sedan phase, to the KODIAQ face raise and KUSHAQ Monte Carlo, our merchandise are attracting new prospects into the Group,” stated Christian Cahn von Seelen, Govt Director for Gross sales and Advertising and marketing at SAVWIPL.
On the identical time, the group’ high-end choices like the brand new Audi Q7, Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Roadster and Huracan Evo Fluo Capsule, Porsche Cayenne Platinum Version, 718 GTS 4.0 and 718
Cayman GT4 RS, have spiced up its luxurious automobile portfolio, he stated.
“The rising demand for Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini fashions has helped us retain a major share of the Indian luxurious and efficiency automobile market,” he stated.
The corporate stated it commenced the export of the ‘Made in India’ Volkswagen T-Cross, the primary of the vary of autos constructed on the MQB-A0-IN platform in February this 12 months.
The corporate plans to ramp up its buyer touchpoints throughout the nation to over 450 by the tip of this 12 months, it stated.
