Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) has started exporting the made-in-India Virtus sedan to Mexico. The first batch of 3,000 units of the mid-size sedan in a Left-Hand Drive (LHD) configuration has been shipped to the United Mexican States from the Mumbai port. Future batches of the sedan will probably be exported to a number of other countries as well.
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Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Piyush Arora, Managing Director of ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India said, “We are marching aggressively on our path to growth, and the ramp-up of our exports is another significant stride in this direction. With this move, we are closer to realizing our aim of making India an export hub for the VW Group globally, which is a significant pillar of our India strategy. The growth in our export numbers testifies to the success of the INDIA 2.0 program. It also showcases India’s engineering expertise on a global stage. As a true Volkswagen, the Virtus embodies the same quality standards we adhere to globally, and we are delighted it will be driven in other countries soon. With this announcement, we have further strengthened our commitment to offering next-generation vehicles to and from India.”
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For those who aren’t aware, SAVWIPL started exporting vehicles from our land in 2011 with the Vento compact sedan. Currently, the carmaker exports vehicles to 44 countries in the regions of South America, Central America, Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and the Caribbean. By June 2022, the group has exported over 550,000 cars from India, the majority of which have gone to Mexico. South Africa, Columbia, Ecuador, and Argentina followed closely behind.
