Volkswagen returns to the Philippines next month with the Ayala Group’s opening of its first dealership in Bonifacio Global City.
Five models will be available by the end of the year: the Jetta, Touran, Tiguan, Touareg and the Beetle. Source plants were not announced.
Go deeper with GlobalData
Discover B2B Marketing That Performs
Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.
All models initially will have diesel engines because of VW concerns the use of manganese in local petrol might cause problems. It is investigating and sales of versions with TSI petrol engines should start next year.
Pricing has still to be determined. The Golf will be imported at a later date while the Polo and Passat are also being considered.
The Bonifacio showroom is the first of three Ayala is planning. VW is the third car brand to be handled by the group, which has stakes in the local operations of Honda and Isuzu.
