Strong February Results for Volkswagen Canada

AJAX, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 2, 2012) - Volkswagen Canada reported a total of 3,539 new vehicles sold by its 135 Canadian dealers during the month of February, making it the most successful ever. Year-to-date, 2012 has also produced the best results in the company's 60 year history in Canada.

"Our strong product lineup and a great group of Dealers across the country have struck a chord with the Canadian consumer," stated John White, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada.

Leading the way were sales of the redesigned Jetta, which posted a total of 1,543 units. Significant deliveries of the new Passat (536), Golf (826) and Tiguan (353) compact sport utility were also reported.

Later this month, Volkswagen will introduce the 256 horsepower, all-wheel drive Golf R. The car is the ultimate expression of the Golf family, and will be available in limited numbers.

This year marks the 60^th anniversary of Volkswagen Canada. Founded in September of 1952, the company has been a proud part of the Canadian automotive landscape from its most humble beginnings, and is looking forward to the next chapter in its history.

Volkswagen sales by model line for the month of February 2012:

Volkswagen	February 2012	Year-to-Date
Golf	738	1,314
Golf GTI	88	167
Beetle	76	137
Jetta	1,543	3,056
Eos	38	54
Passat	536	852
Tiguan	353	707
Routan	26	60
Touareg	141	301
TOTAL	3,539	6,648

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 135 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.