VW investing R4 billion into South African plant – with a new car in the works

Volkswagen is pumping billions into its manufacturing plant in Kariega, with the group set to build a new car for the South African market.

Volkswagen Group Africa is investing R4 billion into its manufacturing plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape.

Most of the R4 billion will be spent on production facilities, manufacturing tooling, local content tooling and quality assurance. “Since 2011, Volkswagen has invested R10,28 billion in production facilities, manufacturing equipment, local content tooling and training of people. The new investment is a vote of confidence in the future of the plant.The new model, an SUV, will be manufactured on the same production line as the Polo and Polo Vivo.

Although Volkswagen Brazil are leading the design and development of the new SUV, Volkswagen SA is collaborating with the Brazilian team to meet local and continental requirements, which includes the development of a right-hand drive version,

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