Volkswagen Announces Strongest Sales In Eight Years

April sales total 28,542 units, a 23 percent increase over prior year sales

HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported 28,542 units sold in April 2011, a 23 percent increase over prior year sales and the company’s best sales month since November 2003. Year-to-date sales are up 17 percent.

“We are gaining traction in the U.S. market,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “With our Jetta model continuing to lead the way, the numbers show our product line up is responding to consumers needs for performance, precision engineering and smart fuel economy.”

Volkswagen Jetta sales totaled 16,955 – a 74 percent increase over last year. Sport utility vehicles Touareg and Tiguan experienced 62 percent and 47 percent sales increases, respectively. CC sales increased 39 percent over prior year. Volkswagen’s high-mileage, clean diesel TDI models accounted for more than 23 percent of all April sales.

“The enthusiasm and demand for our products is unmistakable and we see this trend continuing when the new Beetle and U.S.-built Passat hit showroom floors this fall,” said Browning.

Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Eos, New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible, Passat, Passat Wagon, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2011 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.

<table border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="585"><tbody><tr> <td align="left">VW - US Snapshot</td> <td align="center"> </td> <td align="center"> </td> <td align="center"> </td> <td colspan="3" align="center">YEAR TO DATE</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="center">Apr 11

Actual</td> <td align="center">Apr 10

Actual</td> <td align="center">Yr/Yr

% Change</td> <td align="center">Apr 11

YTD Actual</td> <td align="center">Apr 10

YTD Actual</td> <td align="center">Yr/Yr

% Change</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Golf</td> <td align="right">1,681 </td> <td align="right">1,296 </td> <td align="right">29.7%</td> <td align="right">5,337 </td> <td align="right">3,906 </td> <td align="right">36.6%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">GTI A5/A6</td> <td align="right">1,701 </td> <td align="right">1,532 </td> <td align="right">11.0%</td> <td align="right">5,627 </td> <td align="right">5,489 </td> <td align="right">2.5%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Rabbit/Golf/GTI/R32</td> <td align="right">3,382 </td> <td align="right">2,828 </td> <td align="right">19.6%</td> <td align="right">10,964 </td> <td align="right">9,395 </td> <td align="right">16.7%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Jetta - Sedan</td> <td align="right">13,905 </td> <td align="right">7,423 </td> <td align="right">87.3%</td> <td align="right">48,272 </td> <td align="right">28,600 </td> <td align="right">68.8%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Jetta - SportWagen</td> <td align="right">3,050 </td> <td align="right">2,319 </td> <td align="right">31.5%</td> <td align="right">9,704 </td> <td align="right">7,059 </td> <td align="right">37.5%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right">Total Jetta</td> <td align="right">16,955 </td> <td align="right">9,742 </td> <td align="right">74.0%</td> <td align="right">57,976 </td> <td align="right">35,659 </td> <td align="right">62.6%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">New Beetle - Coupe</td> <td align="right">1</td> <td align="right">1,893 </td> <td align="right">-99.9%</td> <td align="right">198</td> <td align="right">6,606 </td> <td align="right">-97.0%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">New Beetle - Convertible</td> <td align="right">7</td> <td align="right">599</td> <td align="right">-98.8%</td> <td align="right">837</td> <td align="right">1,780 </td> <td align="right">-53.0%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right">Total New Beetle</td> <td align="right">8</td> <td align="right">2,492 </td> <td align="right">-99.7%</td> <td align="right">1,035 </td> <td align="right">8,386 </td> <td align="right">-87.7%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Eos</td> <td align="right">668</td> <td align="right">715</td> <td align="right">-6.6%</td> <td align="right">1,975 </td> <td align="right">2,122 </td> <td align="right">-6.9%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Passat - Sedan</td> <td align="right">-</td> <td align="right">1,090 </td> <td align="right">100.0%</td> <td align="right">162</td> <td align="right">4,506 </td> <td align="right">-96.4%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Passat - Wagon</td> <td align="right">-</td> <td align="right">249</td> <td align="right">100.0%</td> <td align="right">55</td> <td align="right">924</td> <td align="right">-94.0%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right">Total Passat</td> <td align="right">-</td> <td align="right">1,339 </td> <td align="right">100.0%</td> <td align="right">217</td> <td align="right">5,430 </td> <td align="right">-96.0%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">CC</td> <td align="right">3,163 </td> <td align="right">2,264 </td> <td align="right">39.7%</td> <td align="right">9,206 </td> <td align="right">7,532 </td> <td align="right">22.2%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tiguan</td> <td align="right">2,791 </td> <td align="right">1,888 </td> <td align="right">47.8%</td> <td align="right">8,472 </td> <td align="right">6,753 </td> <td align="right">25.5%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Touareg</td> <td align="right">640</td> <td align="right">393</td> <td align="right">62.8%</td> <td align="right">2,059 </td> <td align="right">1,441 </td> <td align="right">42.9%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Routan</td> <td align="right">935</td> <td align="right">1,474 </td> <td align="right">-36.6%</td> <td align="right">3,677 </td> <td align="right">4,700 </td> <td align="right">-21.8%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right">TOTAL</td> <td align="right">28,542</td> <td align="right">23,135</td> <td align="right">23.4%</td> <td align="right">95,581</td> <td align="right">81,418</td> <td align="right">17.4%</td></tr></tbody></table>

VW was correct Americans like cheapness. Just look at the Jetta sales. Those enough helped VW propel clear of the 4 car lineup of Subaru, which it had hard time to pass.

New Jetta is still a good, solid Volkswagen. Happy to see it doing so well.