Sixth Consecutive Record Year of Sales for Volkswagen Vans
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has started 2007 on a high, reporting record annual sales for a sixth consecutive year. In 2006, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sold 26,145 units; in fact 2005´s total was passed in the middle of November.
The top performer – and setting its own sales record – was the Transporter, of which 13,817 found homes in the UK.
Meanwhile, the LT´s replacement, the Crafter, has sold over 1,100 units since its launch in August; this figure is well above the planned volume for the model.
The UK´s performance reflects the brand´s international success. Worldwide, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 442,000 vehicles to customers, representing a ten per cent increase over the previous year and marking another all-time best.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles 2006 sales breakdown:
Model 2006 sales 2005 sales
Caddy 6,334 4,874
Transporter 13,817 12,239
LT 4,353 5,503
Crafter 1,101 0
California 142 0
Motorhome 398 467
Total 26,145 23,083
(this article was taken from tnn.co.uk)
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