Volkswagen India

Volkswagen origin

About the Volkswagen origin,

Founded on May 28, 1937, Volkswagen India began as the Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens mbH (“Company for the Preparation of the German People’s Car”) under the German Labour Front—an institution tied to the Nazi regime. It soon became Volkswagenwerk GmbH, with its headquarters and main factory located in Wolfsburg, Germany, built to produce an affordable vehicle for German citizens.

The original idea stemmed from Adolf Hitler’s vision of a “people’s car” and was designed by automotive pioneer Ferdinand Porsche. The prototype later became the legendary VW Beetle.

World War II redirected production from civilian vehicles to military outputs. After the war, British authorities took over the factory, revived civilian production (notably the Beetle), and helped lay the foundation for VW’s resurgence.

Volkswagen India  Expansion & Transformation

In 1960, the Volkswagen Group was partly privatized when the German government sold 60% of its shares, marking its transition to a joint-stock company.

Volkswagen expanded its model lineup with the Type 2 (Transporter), Passat, Golf, Polo, and more—establishing a diverse portfolio of cars known for engineering quality.ands—including Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda—becoming one of the world’s largest automotive conglomerates

By 2023, Volkswagen India had a global presence in over 140 markets, with nearly 5 million vehicles delivered annually and a workforce exceeding 680,000.

Volkswagen India: Recent Times And  Strategic Shift

In 2015, the company was thrust into a major scandal—“Dieselgate”, where it was discovered that VW had installed software to cheat emissions tests. This severely affected its reputation and finances.

In response, VW aggressively pivoted toward electric mobility, aiming to deliver 1.5 million electric vehicles by 2025.

Volkswagen India Executive Leadership

Oliver Blume serves as CEO of the Volkswagen Group, overseeing the broader corporate strategy, including Porsche, which he also heads.

Thomas Schäfer has been CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars since July 2022, managing all mass-market brand operations.

Volkswagen’s footprint in India is managed through Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. (SAVIPL)—formed in 2001 and consolidated in 2019 (merging VW India, Škoda India, and Volkswagen Sales India).

Volkswagen  milestones in India include

Launch of Škoda in 2001, followed by Volkswagen and Audi in 2007. Introduction of models like Passat (2007), Jetta (2008), Beetle, Touareg (2009), Polo GTI, Ameo (2016), and newer models like Taigun, T-Roc, Virtus (2020–22)The Chakan plant in Pune, established in record time, spans 572 acres and supports full vehicle production with capacity for 200,000 units per year.

Volkswagen India Personal Vehicle

Current Popular Models

Volkswagen Taigun – A compact SUV based on the MQB A0 IN platform, available with 1.0L TSI (115 PS) or 1.5L TSI (150 PS) engines and highly localized production. It crossed 100,000 sales in India by September 2024.

Volkswagen Virtus – A subcompact sedan derived from Taigun’s platform, offered from ₹14.36 lakh and built at the Chakan facility.

Volkswagen India dealership network in India

Network Coverage at a Glance

As of recent data, Volkswagen India operates 214 sales touchpoints and 151 service centers across 161 cities. Their network also includes Certified Pre-Owned outlets (132) and Excellence Centers (31).

In late 2023, the network expanded to 189 new & pre-owned car sales outlets and 133 service points, including new locations in Faridabad and Noida Sector 63.

By mid-2024, after launching a new outlet in Amritsar, the footprint had grown to 213 sales and pre-owned car touchpoints and 145 service touchpoints across 158 cities.

Major aggregator platforms also confirm a broad reach—CarDekho lists approximately 257 dealerships across 24 states and 116 cities, while earlier records showed 224 dealers across 161 cities.

A separate data source indicates an even broader spread, capturing around 788 dealership listings, with geographical concentration in states like Uttar Pradesh (117), Tamil Nadu (66), and Haryana (58); and cities such as Delhi (44), Bengaluru (39), and Chennai (32).

Volkswagen India dealership locations in India

Volkswagen India maintains an extensive network of over 200 authorized sales outlets and numerous service centers across the country. According to their official website, there are 214 sales touchpoints and 151 service touchpoints spanning 161 cities. Additionally, they operate 132 Certified Pre-Owned outlets and 31 Certified Pre-Owned Excellence Centers.

If you’re looking for actual dealer addresses, here are some examples of Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned Excellence Centers in India:

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) – Ramani Cars, 54/1, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore, 641030.

Bangalore North (Karnataka) – PPS Motors, near Elements Mall, Thanisandra Main Road, Nagawara, Bangalore, 560077.

Pune West (Wakad) – Sr. No.142, Bangalore–Mumbai Highway, Wakad, Pune, 411057.

Delhi West (New Delhi) – Najafgarh Road, near Moments Mall, Motinagar, New Delhi, 110015.

Chennai (Ambattur) – KUN Capital Motors P Ltd, D2, 3rd Street, Sector 1, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Tiruvallur District, 600058.

Hyderabad – Plot No. 56/58, Road No. 92, near NTV Office, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, 500034.

Gurugram (Haryana) – 195/2, Islampur Village, Sector 38, Sohna Road, Gurugram, 122018.

Vadodara (Gujarat) – Old Chhani Road, beside Zee Institute Of Creative Art, Navi Ashapuri, Ram Wadi, Vadodara, 390002.

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