Volkswagen to drive into Indian CV space - Team-BHP

undead · 26th July 2008, 08:49

NEW DELHI: Buoyed by the success of its passenger cars, the Volkswagen Group is entering the Rs 43,000-crore Indian commercial vehicle (CV) market.

Volkswagen will sell business vans, buses and trucks in India, the world’s fourth-largest CV market, in a phased manner from early next year.

The commercial vehicle range is likely to debut with the Transporter series of business vans. The European auto major is also planning to introduce the Caddy and Crafter range along with the T5 buses that can carry six to nine people in different class configurations.

The Volkswagen Group spokesperson Kurt Rippholz said, “We have firmed up plans to launch our commercial vehicle range in India. While the final strategy will be unveiled in the next few weeks, we will start with the launch of buses, which will be followed by trucks. We will make a final announcement soon on our commercial vehicle debut in the Indian market.”

The Volkswagen Group, with Audi and Skoda under its belt, has posted sales growth of 69% to 10,366 cars in the first half of 2008 against 6,131 cars last year in India.

The company has also increased its annual target to 20,000 cars in 2008. Based on popular response to its business vans at the Auto Expo, the company has decided to import them initially. Volkswagen business vehicles are available in the price range of Rs 15-65 lakh.

“There is immense potential for business vans in India. We already have sizeable numbers here, which have been imported by fleet operators. We are looking at higher demand for such business vehicles,” said Volkswagen commercial vehicles head (regional markets) Martina Berg.

Volkswagen, which acquired Swedish commercial major Scania some time ago, could also be eyeing the fast growing heavy trucks and luxury bus segment. The company refused to share any plans of Scania’s entry into the domestic market.

Source : Volkswagen to drive into Indian CV space- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

SuperSyn · 26th July 2008, 11:54

CV space needs more involvement from foriegn players. The more the merrier, because even if they cannot compete against domestics on price, the sheer difference in quality forces Tata, Hinduja etc to consider upgrades to their product line-up.

ranc · 26th July 2008, 12:24

The crafter looks good if Force motors can sell Tempo travellers and Tata can sell wingers I see a good market for this vehicle.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 26th July 2008, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by undead

NEW DELHI: Buoyed by the success of its passenger cars

Within a month of entering Indian market, they are buoyed by the success of its cars?

ajmat · 27th July 2008, 22:49

What about the 69% rise in sales of its cars over past year (as in Eco times) - from 50 to 80 cars or so!!!

26th July 2008, 08:49	#1 (permalink)
undead BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 783	Volkswagen to drive into Indian CV space NEW DELHI: Buoyed by the success of its passenger cars, the Volkswagen Group is entering the Rs 43,000-crore Indian commercial vehicle (CV) market. Volkswagen will sell business vans, buses and trucks in India, the world’s fourth-largest CV market, in a phased manner from early next year. The commercial vehicle range is likely to debut with the Transporter series of business vans. The European auto major is also planning to introduce the Caddy and Crafter range along with the T5 buses that can carry six to nine people in different class configurations. The Volkswagen Group spokesperson Kurt Rippholz said, “We have firmed up plans to launch our commercial vehicle range in India. While the final strategy will be unveiled in the next few weeks, we will start with the launch of buses, which will be followed by trucks. We will make a final announcement soon on our commercial vehicle debut in the Indian market.” The Volkswagen Group, with Audi and Skoda under its belt, has posted sales growth of 69% to 10,366 cars in the first half of 2008 against 6,131 cars last year in India. The company has also increased its annual target to 20,000 cars in 2008. Based on popular response to its business vans at the Auto Expo, the company has decided to import them initially. Volkswagen business vehicles are available in the price range of Rs 15-65 lakh. “There is immense potential for business vans in India. We already have sizeable numbers here, which have been imported by fleet operators. We are looking at higher demand for such business vehicles,” said Volkswagen commercial vehicles head (regional markets) Martina Berg. Volkswagen, which acquired Swedish commercial major Scania some time ago, could also be eyeing the fast growing heavy trucks and luxury bus segment. The company refused to share any plans of Scania’s entry into the domestic market. Source : Volkswagen to drive into Indian CV space- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times __________________ Monster No 1 :Elantra CRDi (Pete'd) - Scarlet Sage - Monster No 2 :Getz CRDi - Bright Silver

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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,359 View My Garage	What about the 69% rise in sales of its cars over past year (as in Eco times) - from 50 to 80 cars or so!!! __________________ Rice is cheaper than German Potato's

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SuperSyn Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: India Posts: 358	CV space needs more involvement from foriegn players. The more the merrier, because even if they cannot compete against domestics on price, the sheer difference in quality forces Tata, Hinduja etc to consider upgrades to their product line-up.

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ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 345	The crafter looks good if Force motors can sell Tempo travellers and Tata can sell wingers I see a good market for this vehicle.