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Kariega-based Volkswagen South Africa has produced its 1-millionth VW Polo for export.
The Kariega plant has been building Polos for export since 2002 - the Polo is currently exported to 38 countries.
The plant has been building Polos since 1996 and began exporting Polo models in 2002.
VWSA currently builds the Polo for all right-hand-drive markets globally and supplements production for left-hand-drive markets.
The Kariega plant is also the sole manufacturer worldwide of the Polo GTI and builds the popular Polo Vivo for the local market.
By the time the 1-millionth export Polo rolled off the production line on Tuesday the 3rd of May, the plant had manufactured a total of 4.18 million vehicles to date, of which 1.29 million were built for export.
"Given the current climate, with the pandemic and the semi-conductor crisis, this milestone is an especially strong moment for VWSA," said company Chairman and Managing Director Robert Cisek.
"VWSA is the biggest private employer in Nelson Mandela Bay and a significant player when it comes to exports from this region. As a corporate citizen in Kariega and the Bay, we are proud to have achieved this milestone and look forward to the next million mark".
