Volkswagen India has now started exporting the new Polo to Mexico. The new Polo 1.6 Highline is the second VW car made in India to be sold in the North American country and this expansion in export activities comes exactly a year after the company started exporting Ventos to Mexico from the Pune plant. In fact, these export versions of the Vento and the Polo together account for nearly every second car produced at the plant.
“With successful entry in Mexico last year with our Vento, we set an example of world-class quality being manufactured in India. With further expansion into the Polo segment, we have reiterated the fact that we are able to manufacture top products through our Indian operations.” He added further, “We build the same quality of cars in Pune as around the world with equally robust construction. The Polo built in India has achieved a four-star Global NCAP rating, which is a strength when it comes to exporting to global markets,” said Mahesh Kodumudi, president and MD, Volkswagen India.
Volkswagen India started exporting cars from its Pune plant in 2011, with the initial market being South Africa. Since then, export operations have expanded to over 32 countries across three continents of Asia, Africa and North America. The range of cars being exported includes left-hand drive as well as right-hand drive cars. Additionally, Volkswagen India also exports parts and components of its cars to Malaysia, which are assembled there for the Malaysian domestic market. Volkswagen’s Pune plant has produced over 89,000 cars for export till date.