Volkswagen India to participate at ‘Make In India Week’ in Mumbai

Volkswagen India is to participate in the upcoming ‘Make-in-India Week’ in Mumbai at the MMRDA Grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex from February 13-18, 2016. The German carmaker will be showcasing its recently revealed Ameo sub-4-metre sedan and also the export model Vento sedan, which are manufactured at the company’s Chakan plant, near Pune.

With a total investment of approximately €795 million (Rs 6,076 crore), Volkswagen India has set up a full-fledged manufacturing facility in Chakan. The automaker has also invested heavily in developing suppliers in India and localising parts and components. These efforts have also been extended into the Engine Assembly Plant where 1.5-litre TDI engines are being assembled.

Volkswagen says the all-new Ameo emphasises its commitment towards India. This is a car which has specifically been made for India and is made in India. It has been designed keeping in mind the compact sedan segment in India and the needs of an Indian customer. This car will take centre stage at the Volkswagen pavilion.

Alongside the Ameo will be the Vento in a left-hand drive configuration. Manufactured at the Pune Plant, this Vento is exported to Mexico and is the highest selling Volkswagen there. Volkswagen also produces the Polo and Vento at its Pune Plant for the domestic market as well as for over 35 export markets across the four continents of Asia, Africa, North America and South America.

Volkswagen India will also showcase its efforts undertaken through the Volkswagen Academy at the Pune Plant towards skill development. With the Dual Mechatronics Apprenticeship Programme, it helps graduate a young and talented workforce which is ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow’s modern manufacturing industry.

Dr Andreas Lauermann, president and managing director, Volkswagen India, commented: “Volkswagen has a long-term commitment towards India. We have established ourselves in the country with a full-fledged state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and are catering to domestic as well as export markets from here. India offers a great potential in terms of manufacturing capabilities and this is why we support ‘Make In India’. This initiative will help in making India one of the largest automotive markets in the world.”