VW CANADA BREAKS
SALES RECORD
AJAX, ON – November 21, 2011 –– An all-new 2012
Passat was the 45,389th vehicle sold this year by
Volkswagen Canada, thereby establishing a new annual
sales record for the company. The previous
high-water mark came just last year.
The record-setting
car, a Candy white TDI Clean Diesel model, was
bought from Bill Matthews Volkswagen in St. John’s,
Newfoundland & Labrador by excited new owners Colin
and Amy Barrington of Swift Current.
Volkswagen Canada
is very proud of this accomplishment. An emphasis on
providing Canadians with a combination of German
engineering and value, significantly lower prices,
and attractive styling has been a recipe for
success.
The all-new Passat
has just arrived on Dealership lots, and brings to
the mid-size category what the Jetta has delivered
among the compacts. Increased size, more features
and better value have made this new Passat a
class-leader. The merits of the new Passat were
recognized last week by Motor Trend magazine, which
named it their "Car of the Year".
In addition to the
Passat, Volkswagen has brought several new models to
market which have struck a chord with the consumer.
The new Jetta has increased in size yet also managed
to increase fuel efficiency. The Jetta’s combination
of space, standard features and value is underscored
by its starting price of just $15,875. A sporty new
version, the Jetta GLI has rounded out the Jetta
lineup with a performance twist.
Volkswagen’s
compact sport utility, the Tiguan, was also restyled
this year, and brings a fresh new look into one of
the fastest growing segments of the Canadian market.
The 21st Century
Beetle has now arrived at Canadian Dealerships, and
will bring with it all of the style and fun-to-drive
character that Volkswagen fans have come to expect.
With all of these
new vehicles, and more on tap for 2012, Volkswagen
is very proud of our results. Next year will mark
the company’s 60th anniversary in Canada. A wide
range of products designed specifically for the
Canadian marketplace promise that this year’s record
will be short-lived.
*Words & Photos courtesy of Volkswagen AG
