VOLKSWAGEN CANADA JANUARY SALES RESULTS

AJAX, ON – Feb 2, 2012 - After finishing 2011 with its best-ever sales result, Volkswagen Canada has picked up where it left off by establishing a new record for January sales. A total of 3,109 new Volkswagens were sold from its 135 Canadian dealers during the month.

“We are looking forward to a full year of sales of the all-new Passat,” stated John White, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada. “The Canadian market is very competitive, and we believe we have solid players in all categories, particularly the Jetta, Golf, and Tiguan.”

The Jetta continues to be the top-selling car for the brand, posting January sales of 1,513. Sales of the Golf family were 655, and a total of 316 all-new Passats were sold.

Soon to join the lineup will be the 256 horsepower, all-wheel drive Golf R, which was recently shown at the Montreal Autoshow. Shortly thereafter, it will be joined by the all-new CC four door coupe.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Volkswagen Canada. Founded in September of 1952, the company has been a proud part of the Canadian automotive landscape from its most humble beginnings. Over the years, many significant milestones have been reached, with many more yet
to come.

Sales by model line for the month of January were:

 

 
 

*Words & Photos courtesy of Volkswagen AG