Volkswagen Middle East achieves record growth for H1

Volkswagen Middle East has announced record growth in deliveries for H1 2013 with a 30% increase across regional markets and 35% growth across the AGCC, compared to the same period in 2012.

The results from January to June 2013reveal continued strongperformances forthe best-selling Volkswagen Touareg SUV, along with the Tiguan and Passat, which arrived in the region last year. The figures have also indicated a strong start for the iconic seventh generation Volkswagen Golf and Golf GTI both of which arrived in the region this year.

Thomas Milz, Managing Director, Volkswagen Middle East said: “Despite challenging global market conditions we are experiencing a steady increase in the Middle East and achieving record growth in deliveriesfor the first half of 2013,is testament to that.

“In addition to our best-selling Touareg and the extremely popular Tiguan and Passat, the addition of the much anticipated seventh generation Golf and Golf GTI to our model line-up has also contributed to this growth. The stunning new Golf GTI offers an even more striking and sportier design, as well as a 10HP increase in power, while the Golf has been completely redesigned, including: the vehicle body, interior, engines, all of the information and entertainment systems, and the numerous new driver assistance systems.

“Together with our regional partners, we arecommitted to providing our customers with world class products and Service Excellence through strategic investment in technology, facilities and customer service.”

Globally, Volkswagen recorded a 5.5% increase in deliveriesfrom January to June 2013 compared to the same period last year.