In a move that will aid further localisation, Volkswagen India has inaugurated a new engine assembly plant at Chakan, Pune. The plant, within VW's existing premises, was inaugurated by the chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, and will help strengthen Maharashtra’s reputation as a manufacturing hub. The assembly plant is spread across over 3,000 square metres.

This new engine plant will be used to assemble Volkswagen’s 1.5-litre unit and also has a full-fledged engine testing facility. The plant was built in around 11 months with an investment of Rs 240 crore.

The 1.5-litre diesel engine currently does duty in the Volkswagen Polo and Vento and the Skoda Rapid sedan. The petrol engines on the other hand, will continue to be imported.

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