THE HEAD OF THE COUNTRY SIGNED A RESOLUTION FOR TH...
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed a resolution (No. PP-4757 dated June 25, 2020 “On measures for the implementation of the project on the organization of the production of Volkswagen light commercial cars in the Republic of Uzbekistan), which officially launched the project on the organization of production of light commercial cars in the Republic of Uzbekistan Volkswagen.
The resolution provides for the implementation of the project in two stages:
- at the first stage, it is planned to assemble and supply Volkswagen and Skoda cars to conduct high-quality marketing research and market analysis;
- at the second stage, according to the results of market research and analysis at the first stage, starting in 2022, the development of the full production cycle of modern models of passenger commercial cars.
Recall that in March of this year, Uzavtosanoat JSC and Volkswagen Group Rus Concern signed an Agreement on cooperation in organizing the production of light commercial cars on the basis of the Jizzakh Automobile Plant LLC. Currently, the Jizzakh Auto plant is at the final stage of construction.
“Given the fact that the segment of light commercial cars in the country has not yet been developed, we believe that modern models of the VOLKSWAGEN concern will assist in the development of this important segment for a fast-growing economy, and Uzbek customers will appreciate the high quality standards of our cars,” noted the financial Director of Volkswagen Group Rus, Mr. Patrick Mayer.
For these purposes, large-scale training programs were planned not only for the production unit, but also for dealerships, a financial unit, and after-sales service of Jizzakh Auto. “We hope that very soon we, together with our partner Uzavto, will be able to make our project a success story that we can be proud of,” Mr. Mayer concluded his speech.
It should be emphasized that already in July Volkswagen Caddy cars will be available for sale at the official Volkswagen motor show, Sergeli AutoTechhizmat, located at Tashkent city, Sergeli district, Obikhaet St., 39.
For reference: Volkswagen Caddy minivans are being prepared for sale. There are 7-seater passenger cars and their freight versions. The car is suitable for both business and family use. Economical and technological (MPI) engine with a capacity of 1.6 liters, uses gasoline. Fuel consumption in the city - 9.3 liters / 100 km., On the highway - 6.1 liters/100 km.