Volkswagen Fleet. In this issue: 1. Introduction. 1. Introduction 8. Spirit of Africa The age-old adage “time flies when you’re having fun” is quite appropriate as we enter the second half of the year! The Volkswagen Brand has continued its dominance in the Passenger Car Market, with the months of April, May and June being the second highest 2. July 2013 Sales Figures 9. MasterChef retail in recorded history, behind those of the heights achieved during 2006. In addition, June 2013 saw Volkswagen achieve total 3. Golf GTI Launch 10. Volkswagen Sasol Racing market dominance, which includes Light Commercial Vehicles and the one-tonner “bakkie” segment, continually dominated by Toyota. This continued success is in no small part due to the on-going loyalty and support of you, our corporate fleet clients. While much has 4. Passat R-Line 11. Würth Customer Profile been achieved, much remains to be done and shared with you. Following on from the very successful Golf 7 launch at the beginning 5. Vivo Maxx 12. Biggest ever Touareg Fleet Deal of the year, we have just completed the launch of the iconic and highly anticipated New Golf GTI. With nearly 50% of all Golfs sold in South Africa being GTIs we are excited about the arrival of this new model, which will further ensure our continued market leadership 6. Amarok Auto 13. Conclusion for the second half of 2013. 7. Update on Think Blue. Factory But it doesn’t end with the Golf GTI – included in this Fleet Mailer is information on other inspirational products and a brand association with Masterchef South Africa. Please read on to find out more about these exciting innovations for our Brand. 2 3 2. July 2013 Sales Figures. We sold 8092 Volkswagen Passenger vehicles through the Volkswagen Dealer Network. This is our second highest result for the year in 2013. • Golf: 908 Sales, our highest performance since September 2006! (Sept 915) Golf GTI contributed 477 sales in its launch month. • Touareg: 55 Sales, our highest performance since December 2012 (70). • Passat: 41 Sales, our highest performance since November 2012 (49). • Polo Hatch: 2258 Sales, our third highest performance this year! 3. Golf GTI Launch. • Polo Sedan: 360 Sales, our second highest performance this year! The much-anticipated New Golf GTI launch commenced at the end of June. Building upon the ethos of the Golf 7 as the “Best Car in the World” and the many accolades already garnered by the Golf 7, the New Golf GTI is set to be the • Polo Vivo Hatch: 2671 Sales, our second highest performance this year! benchmark in the segment again. This model is the flagship of the model range and as such boasts many innovations that underpin Volkswagen’s leadership in the volume segments, with the added benefit of making typically premium technologies available to the regular consumer and corporate fleet. • Polo Vivo Sedan: 903 Sales, our second highest performance this year! 4 5 Safety. Interior. Over and the above the first-to-market As is expected, the New Golf GTI is Multi-Collision braking system found on equipped with a special sporty, yet all Golf 7s, the New Golf GTI includes premium look and feel on the interior. an indirect tyre pressure indicator, an Standard interior features in the New XDS transverse electronic differential Golf GTI include “Vienna” leather lock and “Rest Assist” as standard. Rest seats with front seat heating, sports Assist helps detect driver drowsiness Multi-function steering wheel with in order to avoid possible accidents. aluminium inserts and a GTI badge. In Should the vehicle detect signs of true GTI fashion, red stitching can be driver drowsiness, an acoustic warning found on the steering wheel and gear alerts the driver, and a message lever gaiter. recommending a break is shown on the multifunction display. The New Golf GTI is the only Golf model equipped with a standard premium colour multi-function display. The 5.8” touchscreen radio “Composition Media” with CD player, SD Card, USB port and cell phone preparation completes the premium interior. An improved Climatronic air conditioner is standard in the New Golf GTI. The fully automatic unit operates with various sensors: sun sensor, air quality sensor and a new humidity sensor to optimise cooling efficiencies. MULTI-COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM. NEW DESIGN REAR LIGHTS. START STOP TECHNOLOGY. 6 7 Exterior. The heart of beast. The New Golf GTI cannot be mistaken for anything but a GTI on the exterior. The unique and recognisable identity is As a first for the GTI, the New Golf GTI is equipped with BlueMotion Technology including Start-Stop and Energy recuperation. visible in all aspects of the new design. The front end of the New Golf GTI sports the famous red pinstripe on the upper The model is powered by a 2.0 TSI engine producing a maximum power output of 162kW and torque of 350Nm. New honeycomb grille which extends into the headlights (xenon headlight equipped models only). The grille again is enhanced Golf GTI models have improved power output and torque, yet are more fuel efficient. The GTI fuel consumption has been with GTI badging. Additionally, an elegant new GTI badge is situated on each front side fender. The New Golf GTI is reduced from a claimed combined figure 7.4l/100km to approximately 6.0l/100km (manual models). CO2 emissions have equipped with LED fog lights, fitted between three fins of the front lower sports bumper. The rear end of the New Golf GTI also been reduced from 170 g/km to 139g/km: a substantial reduction from Golf 6 GTI, which not only reduces the emissions is easily differentiated from any Golf model by sport bumpers and twin chromed exhaust pipes, positioned wide to the left taxation but is better for the beautiful environment we drive the GTI through each day! and right hand sides. The new standard LED taillights are also an enhancement over the outgoing Golf 6 GTI. The lower sides of the rear bumper get reflectors. The pronounced rear spoiler adds to the dynamic styling of the New Golf GTI. The new design 18-inch “Austin” alloy wheels and red brake callipers completes the undisputed sporty look of GTI. Click here More Info GTI PINSTRIPE EXTENDS INTO HEADLIGHTS. THE NEW GOLF GTI IS powered BY A 2.0 TSI engine. 8 9 The R-line is equipped with an array of premium features that achieve an athletic presence on the road, details are as follows: • R-Line logo in the grille • Front bumper, distinguished by larger cooling air vents • Rear bumper with ‘Gloss Black’ diffuser • Pronounced sporty side sills, painted in body colour • Boot spoiler in body colour • 17-inch Titanium silver Mallory alloy wheels • Lowered suspension by 15mm R-LINE LOGO ON THE GRILL. • Tyre pressure monitor 4. Passat R-Line. Click here More Info Combining classic pedigree styling with fine-tuned racy touches, the R-line package adds sporty flair to the Passat’s already handsome good looks. The new R-Line exterior model package fuses sports car styling with the Passat’s already sleek, agile design. Meticulous attention to detail has gone into every aspect of the R-Line with quality updates to its bumper, grille and wheels, giving consumers more dynamic driving style. BOOT SPOILER IN BODY COLOUR. 10 11 The Polo Vivo is known for its understated styling, but with its aluminium finish, the Maxx takes it up a notch. The following specification separates the Maxx from its siblings: EXTERIOR: • Raised suspension of 15mm, readies the model for the adventure track • 17-inch ‘Budapest’ alloy wheels, painted in graphite finish • Twin exhaust tailpipes • Graphite painted exterior mirrors • Brushed aluminium roof rails • Choice of four colours: Candy White, Flash Red, Titanium 15MM RAISED SUSPENSION. Beige or Reflex Silver. INTERIOR: • Sport pedals with aluminium inserts • Dash centre console with titanium finish 5. Vivo Maxx. • Three-spoke leather steering wheel with chrome and grey highlights • Pearl grey seat trim Are you in the mood for an adventure? Meet the perfect companion: the Polo Vivo Maxx! • Floor mats with grey stitching The latest addition to the Vivo range boasts exterior and interior features highlighting its status as the sportiest and most adventurous Vivo sibling. It confirms Volkswagen’s commitment to constant innovation, with a car that matches your The Maxx is powered by a 1.6 77kW engine with a five- lifestyle. The Polo Vivo Maxx is all about unleashing your inner adventurer. speed manual transmission. With power that takes this Vivo from 0-100 km in just over 10.6 seconds and torque of 155Nm, it’s ahead of its competitors. The Maxx BRUSHED ALUMINIUM ROOF RAILS comes with a three-year/120 000km warranty, six-year anti-corrosion warranty and 15 000km service intervals. Let the adventure begin! 12 13 Thanks to the 8th gear that has been configured as a fuel saving overdrive gear, for reduced engine speed while cruising, the benchmark fuel consumption figures are achieved. The 1st gear is configured as a low range gear that can be used for pulling away in off-road use or when towing. The Amarok with automatic transmission has a permanent 4-wheel drive, which makes it highly capable in all-terrain use. Performance of the new automatic transmission in combination with the 2.0-litre Bi-turbo TDI engine is excellent. With a maximum torque output of 420 Newton metres, available at 1,750rpm, and a power output of 132kW, it only takes 10.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. Relaxed driving is also assured when towing a 6.