Volkswagen Canada Continues to Perform

AJAX, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 1, 2013) - Another strong month of sales has produced another record for Volkswagen Canada. The month of July saw the company sell 5,107 new cars and light trucks at its 136 Canadian dealerships. This was 6% above last year's total of 4,807 and marks the nineteenth consecutive record-setting month. Year-to-date sales of 36,444 are 8% over last year (33,669).

"Once again, it is a matter of having the right product at the right price," stated Maria Stenström, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada. "Consumers demand quality, value and fuel efficiency and are unwilling to sacrifice on style and comfort. Volkswagen is able to deliver on all counts."

Sales of the Jetta led the way for the company, with 2,347 sold last month. The Jetta's success is in great part due to the variety of available engines. Three different gasoline engines, TDI Clean Diesel, and a Turbocharged Hybrid ensure that there is a Jetta for every taste.

With TDI Clean Diesel technology available on six different models, Volkswagen is able to offer outstanding fuel efficiency, without sacrificing drivability, interior space or cargo capacity.

Volkswagen sales by model line for the month of July 2013:

Volkswagen	July 2013	Year-to-Date
Golf	1,090	7,345
Beetle	187	1,650
Jetta	2,347	17,584
Eos	40	398
Passat	616	4,291
Tiguan	683	3,883
Routan	0	100
Touareg	144	1.193
TOTAL	5,107	36,444

About Volkswagen Canada:

Founded in 1952 and celebrating its 60^th year in the country, Volkswagen Canada is headquartered in Ajax, Ontario. It is the largest volume European automotive nameplate in Canada, and sells the Golf, Golf Wagon, Golf GTI, Beetle, Jetta, Eos, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Routan, and Touareg through 136 independent Canadian Dealers. It is the leader in affordable TDI Clean Diesel vehicle sales in Canada, and forms part of Volkswagen Group Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany.

Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and is Europe's largest automaker.

Visit Volkswagen Canada online at Volkswagen.ca.