This follows its production of Polo and Polo Vivo models, respectively at its Kariega plant, Gqeberha.
Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) made the announcement as it celebrated another production milestone when it reached the 2-millionth unit built locally of its popular Polo and Polo Vivo models, days before ending production for the year, it reported.
The 2-millionth vehicle, a left-hand-drive, Ascot Grey Polo destined for Germany, rolled off the production line on the morning of 6 December.
“This is an excellent milestone with which to end off the year,” said Ulrich Schwabe, Production Director at VWSA.
“My gratitude goes out to every employee, because we would not be able to celebrate this milestone – and many others we’ve had this year – if not for their consistent hard work and dedication. This achievement belongs to all the members of the VWSA family.”
The manufacture currently exports the Polo built in Kariega to 38 countries, building this vehicle for all right-hand-drive markets and supplementing production for left-hand-drive markets.
The Kariega plant has been building the Polo since 1996, through various generations of the vehicle, and the Polo Vivo since 2010, and is the sole manufacturer worldwide of the Polo GTI, and builds the popular Polo Vivo for the local market.
At the time the 2-millionth vehicle was built, the plant had manufactured 1 626 816 Polos (1 065 718 for export and 561 098 for the local market) and 373 184 Polo Vivos to date.
It makes business sense for the German VW family as models are popular with South Africans and the world.
Image supplied (Off the shelves. Mzansi best vehicle by far).
