The Volkswagen Group India has recorded its best-ever half-yearly sales with 52,698 units sold in the first half of 2022. The Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) managed the Indian operations of five VW Group brands including, Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini, the news came after the group revealed its sales figures for H1 2022.
Even though the group recorded lower than usual figures due to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, however, through in the first six months of the year 2022, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s sales have been up by a massive 200 per cent year-on-year.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited Managing Director Piyush Arora, when commenting on the announcement, said, “With our robust half-yearly sales, we are scripting a new success story in India. Our strong brand portfolio is performing exceptionally well across market segments, with our INDIA 2.0 cars driving significant volumes for the Group.”
He further added, “The growth in sales is supported by other important markers as well. We achieved 100% growth in production and 35% growth in exports during this period. While we are confident of maintaining this momentum, we continue to grapple with the challenges caused by the geopolitical instability, and continued semiconductor shortage which is upsetting the supply chain.”
Executive Director of Sales and Marketing SAVWIPL Christian Cahn Von Seelan, said, “In the last six months, we successfully introduced 10 models across our brands, covering a spectrum of segments. Right from the ŠKODA SLAVIA and the Volkswagen Virtus which have managed to revitalize the mid-sized sedan segment, to the ŠKODA KODIAQ Facelift and KUSHAQ Monte Carlo, our products are attracting new customers into the Group.”
Additionally, he said, “While, our high-end offerings like the new Audi Q7, Lamborghini Aventador Ultimate Roadster and Huracan Evo Fluo Capsule, Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition, 718 GTS 4.0 and 718 Cayman GT4 RS, have spiced up our luxury car portfolio. The growing demand for Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini's models has helped us retain a significant share of the Indian luxury and performance car market.”
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