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Volkswagen India today announced roll out of the very first Volkswagen Ameo from its Pune plant in Chakan.
After its world premiere at the Delhi Motor Show earlier this year in February, the Volkswagen Ameo starts its series production today. This marks the company's entry into the compact sedan segment.
Blue Silk in colour, the first Ameo to roll-out of the plant comes with a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder MPI engine. Volkswagen has invested close to Rs 5,720 crore (approximately €825 million) since its establishment in 2007.
The company has invested approximately Rs 720 crore (around € 85 million) in the development of the Ameo, setting up new equipment for its production as well as ramping up the manufacturing of this compact sedan at its Pune Plant in Chakan.
The company has invested approximately Rs 720 crore (around € 85 million) in the development of the Ameo, setting up new equipment for its production as well as ramping up the manufacturing of this compact sedan at its Pune Plant in Chakan.
Available in two fuel options, 1.2-litre 3-cylinder MPI and 1.5-litre 4-cylinder TDI engine, the pricing details are yet to be announced.
The Ameo comes equipped with dual front airbags and ABS as standard fitment across all variants. The Ameo also gets features such as cruise control, rain sensing wipers and static cornering lights.
Andreas Lauermann, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited, said, “This day marks an important event in the journey of Volkswagen in India. The Ameo symbolizes yet another first as it has specifically been created for the Indian customers.”
He continued, “Due to the expected high demand for the Ameo, we have recently added a third shift to support the extra production volumes at our plant. We are committed to ensuring that our customers get their Ameo as soon as possible.”
Volkswagen Pune Plant is currently manufacturing the Volkswagen Polo and Vento as well as the ŠKODA Rapid. The current Volkswagen models are manufactured for both domestic and export markets in right-hand drive as well as left-hand drive versions.
Andreas Lauermann, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited, said, “This day marks an important event in the journey of Volkswagen in India. The Ameo symbolizes yet another first as it has specifically been created for the Indian customers.”
He continued, “Due to the expected high demand for the Ameo, we have recently added a third shift to support the extra production volumes at our plant. We are committed to ensuring that our customers get their Ameo as soon as possible.”
Volkswagen Pune Plant is currently manufacturing the Volkswagen Polo and Vento as well as the ŠKODA Rapid. The current Volkswagen models are manufactured for both domestic and export markets in right-hand drive as well as left-hand drive versions.