New VW Polo 'will help sales to grow'

Ali & Sons, exclusive distributors of Volkswagen, yesterday said the new VW Polo will help lift total sales grow in 2005.

"The new VW Polo will account for at least 20-25 per cent of total sales and this will mean higher overall sales," Ammar Al Johmani, Brand Manager, Volkswagen, Ali & Sons LLC, said after the launch.

The new VW Polo 2006 was launched in the capital yesterday.

"The new VW Polo will set a standard in the hatchback class and has some new features compared to the previous models. It is more sporty and dynamic with segment-lending standard safety features."

In 2004, total sales in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain touched 1,200 units.

"So far this year we have sold 630 units. Now with the new VW Polo we expect sales of VW to be easily higher than last year's sales."

The new VW Polo price ranges from Dh45,000 up to Dh55,000.

VW plans to launch another of its models, the New Passat, some time in August this year. "This is another good model that will help improve our sales."

VW has some six models Polo, Bora, Golf, Passat, Touareg and Phayton.