VW India begins exports of Polo to Mexico

Volkswagen India has expanded its export operations. With the market introduction of the new Polo in Mexico since the beginning of November this year, the carmaker has begun shipping its new Polo hatchback, which is manufactured at the Volkswagen Pune Plant, to Mexico. The Polo becomes the second model, after the Vento, which is exported to Mexico from India. The export versions of the Vento and the new Polo together account for nearly every second car produced at the Pune Plant.

According to Mahesh Kodumudi, president and managing director, Volkswagen Pune Plant and chief representative, Volkswagen Group India, “With the successful entry in Mexico last year with our Vento, we set an example of world-class quality being manufactured in India. With further expansion into the Polo segment, we have reiterated the fact that we are able to manufacture top products through our Indian operations.” He added, “We build the same quality of cars in Pune as around the world with equally robust construction. The Polo built in India has achieved a 4-star Global NCAP rating which is a strength when it comes to exporting to global markets.”

Volkswagen India began exporting cars from its Pune Plant in 2011 with the first export market being South Africa. Since then, the export operations of Volkswagen India have expanded to over 32 countries across three continents of Asia, Africa and North America. The range of cars being exported includes left-hand drive as well as right-hand drive cars. Additionally, Volkswagen India also exports parts and components of its cars to Malaysia which are assembled there for the Malaysian domestic market. The Volkswagen Pune Plant has produced over 89,000 cars for export till date.