Celebrations as 100 000th Polo Vivo rolls off Kariega plant floor
In terms of monthly performance, the Vivo proved most popular in October 2018, when 3 009 Vivos were sold in a single month.
Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) recently celebrated the production of its 100 000th unit of the current Polo Vivo at the plant in Kariega (formerly Uitenhage). This just over four years after the plant began manufacturing the current Vivo model in 2018.
The Vivo is built exclusively in Kariega for the South African market.
The best annual sales performance for the current Vivo model was recorded in 2019, when VWSA sold a total of 29 618 Vivos in one year.
In terms of monthly performance, the Vivo proved most popular in October 2018, when 3 009 Vivos were sold in a single month.
The Vivo is one of two vehicles currently being built at the Kariega plant, the other being the Volkswagen Polo. The Polos built in Kariega are exported to all right-hand-drive markets worldwide, while VWSA also supplements production for left-hand-drive markets.
“This milestone means a lot to our team, both in production and in the rest of the company,” said Ulrich Schwabe, production director of VWSA. “Given the challenges of our industry and of the Covid-19 pandemic, this achievement is a proud moment that sets the tone for a successful year ahead. I am grateful to every VWSA employee for their dedication, and the part they played in making this milestone a reality.”
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