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Mzansi – brace yourself for the ultimate
#Vrrrpha
exponents!
The New
#GolfR
and all-new
#TiguanR
will both be available at
@VolkswagenSA
Dealers from the 3rd quarter of 2022.
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In a bold move underlining the brand’s TRANSFORM 2025+ ambitions for the African continent, Head of Volkswagen Sub-Saharan Region Tomas Schaefer signed an MoU with Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment – Dr. Okey Enelamah.
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@nohaji
@Mbali_BabyBlue
Happy to see you're enjoying your
#volkswagen
air con
@Mbali_BabyBlue
. Our Brand Ambassadors are hand-picked by our Brand team, based on our marketing strategy. Keep up the coolness and you could be well on your way to being considered. ;) Thanks for the shout-out!
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Our PR Team will be hosting media guests in Cape Town today as we launch
@VolkswagenSA
’s powerful R Models, the
#GolfR
and
#TiguanR
in Mzansi.
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Brace yourselves Mzansi – in 2022 we’ll be welcoming the newest member of the
@VolkswagenSA
T-SUV family to our shores.
This sporty SUV coupé is positioned in the A0 SUV segment and will bring our local SUV count to 6.
Give it up for the terrific Taigo!
#Taigo
#VWTaigo
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The
@VolkswagenSA
#Golf
R and
#TiguanR
are also available with the optional
@myAkrapovic
performance exhaust.
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These were our favourite Volkswagens at the 2023
@vdubfestSA
event this past weekend.
#VWVdubFest
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From the deafening silence a Vrrrpha shall emerge.
Are you ready?
#NewVWGolfGTI
#PowerOfVrrrpha
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“Driving the Polo GTI is a fun activity…”
So claims
@Khuleonwheels
, who was pleasantly surprised by a recent sampling of “…yet another do it all product from
@VolkswagenSA
”.
Full article – .
#NewVolkswagenPolo
#PoloGTI
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Are you ready to witness the
#PowerOfVrrrpha
?
This coming Thursday and Friday, select media guests will experience it first hand as we host the
#NewGolfGTI
Media Launch in Cape Town!
Follow the hash tags in this Tweet to stay on the pulse and find out more about the Golf 8 GTI.
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Tomorrow our PR team and media guests will be spending the day at the 2023
@vdubfestSA
.
Did you know that the
#VWVdubFest
is the biggest event for Volkswagen enthusiasts in the Southern hemisphere?
Who still remembers Jamie Orr’s Citi Golf with a VR6 engine?
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It’s
#VrrrrPhaaFriday
!
This one is dedicated to the very handsome and potent 213kW
#GolfGTI
#TCR
, which has finally landed in Mzansi.
It’s the most specced model in the local
@VolkswagenSA
lineup, with the only options being the colours: Pure White, Tornado Red and Pure Grey.
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Did you know that the
@VolkswagenSA
#GolfR
has sold close to 6 000 units since it was first launched in South Africa in 2007?
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The VW PR Team is in Cape Town for the media launch of Volkswagen's new SUV, the T-Roc. Follow the hashtags
#TheDriveToDefy
and
#VolkswagenTRoc
to learn more about the fifth derivative in
@VolkswagenSA
T SUV range.
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Today the
@VolkswagenSA
PR Team is hosting media for the ID.3 Driving Experience in
@ZwartkopsRace
.
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As one of the first vehicles in its class to feature partly automated driving, the
#NewPolo
represents a leap to the next level!
Following today’s global premiere, Mzansi can expect this evolutionary model to hit our shores in early 2022.
Stay informed – .
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Did you know that the Polo Vivo, Polo and Polo GTI are all built on one line in the
@VolkswagenSA
Kariega plant?
Every 1 minute and 40 seconds, a
#NewVolkswagenPolo
comes off the production line.
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A beautifully-captured Volkswagen Touareg is a sight worth sharing.
Designed for the restless spirit.
📸 Bryce Barnard
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At every VDub Camp Fest, there are always those Volkswagen cars that standout - which one is your favourite?
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Tomorrow, a Volkswagen legend will continue a remarkable journey which has already spanned 7 generations.
The 8th chapter of this success story promises cutting-edge advancements which will maintain the Golf’s benchmark status.
Are you ready to witness history in the making?
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Women are the heartbeat of our nation and industry alike. This
#WomensDay
, we pay homage to the strong, dedicated and hardworking women who continue to drive our success.
#WomensMonth
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BREAKING!
Polo Sedan to come with TSI engines, PLUS Sunroof & Leather options to be offered on the Style model.
#VWIndaba2024
#VWIndaba
#VolkswageninAfrica
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In keeping with its confident attitude, the Polo becomes the first model in the
@VolkswagenSA
range to don our latest brand logo!
Key internal and external locations display the badge on newly-ordered 2021 specification models.
See more – .
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At a media briefing today hosted by Chairman & MD Thomas Schaefer,
@VolkswagenSA
(with
@audisouthafrica
) announced a partnership with the German government to convert its vacant PE Plant into a temporary Covid-19 medical facility in an attempt to help EC patients.
#VWForGood
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Stylish, majestic and pioneering. We’re building up to the local unveiling of our most advanced Volkswagen yet. The Press Launch starts tomorrow. Stay tuned!
@VolkswagenSA
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Tonight has been an unbelievable night for the Volkswagen Brand. Not only did
@VolkswagenSA
walk away with 6 category wins, we have also won the coveted Brand of the Year award at the
@CarsSouthAfrica
#CarsAwards
. Thank you to our customers and fans for the vote of confidence!
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The
#Polo
,
#Amarok
,
#Arteon
and
#TiguanAllspace
were
@VolkswagenSA
's awesome foursome at last night's
@CarsSouthAfrica
#CarsAwards
, powered by
@Wesbank
, making us the brand that scooped the most wins!
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This year we celebrate a Legend turning 40 years young in our country! Since 1978, the Golf has captured the hearts of South Africans and is currently the leader in its segment with a market share of 35%. It’s time to salute the icon: .
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With the optional R Performance brakes fitted on the 228kW
#GolfR
, you won’t think twice about a spontaneous pit stop to take in the beautiful scenery.
#levelup
#amalevels
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Welcome to the official launch of the
#NewVWGolfGTI
. Follow the hashtag
#PowerOfVrrrpha
,
@VolkswagenSA
and
@VWSANews
as we follow South Africa's motoring journalists to see what they think of the new Golf 8 GTI.
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Welcome to our
#NewPoloGTI
Press Launch, where our media guests will be getting their feathers ruffled by our latest
#hothatch
.
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Did you know?
Pure White remains the most selected exterior colour in the
@VolkswagenSA
model range!
Learn more – .
What’s your favourite VW colour option?
#VWSAhits2021
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We're on the final day of our
#NewVolkswagenTouareg
Press Launch. With its commanding presence, elegant design and progressive technology - our flagship SUV has made a good impression.
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It has finally arrived! Our towering Touaregs will provide our esteemed media guests with the ultimate in comfort and innovation at our Press Launch, now under way. Keep a close eye on our coverage throughout the day.
#NewVolkswagenTouareg
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The über-cool
#NewVolkswagenTouareg
felt right at home in the recent sub-zero weather conditions experienced in parts of South Africa. Car enthusiast Richard Wiley got to experience the refinement of the most advanced
@VolkswagenSA
model of its era in the Ceres snow.
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True to form, the New
#VolkswagenArteon
doesn’t mind attention. It’s garnering its fair share at this unique exhibition, featuring work from two of SA’s top artists –
@DJKENTSA
& Bevan de Wet. View it at the
@TheGautrain
Station in Sandton this week until 8 June.
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R you ready?
A local beast is about to
#levelup
to
#SuperSaiyan
3! Stay tuned as we bring you the Media launch very soon.
#amalevels
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March 2020 marks 70 years of production for the iconic Volkswagen Transporter! No other commercial vehicle has been around longer than our dear ‘Kombi’.
Locally, this special ‘Bulli Birthday’ coincides with our own introduction of the latest-generation T6.1 – later this year.
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So many Volkswagen cars – so little time! Throughout the year, we’ve provided you with a front row seat to our numerous vehicle launches. Which of those we covered stood out for you?
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For that extra
#VrrrPhaa
, you can order the 228kW
#GolfR
with the optional R Performance Titanium Exhaust – developed in partnership with
@myAkrapovic
.
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Celebrating 10 years of Amarok in SA, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has commenced retail of its most powerful bakkie yet!
The 3.0 V6 TDI 190kW 580Nm model is now on sale at authorised
@VolkswagenSA
Dealers nationwide.
Read more – .
#AmarokV6
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For 23 years,
@VolkswagenSA
produced 3 generations of the Polo for the local and global markets.
The 200 000th Polo rolled off the line at the Uitenhage plant on Friday!
This milestone complements VWSA’s recent Exporter of the Year award.
Read more – .
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Today the two special edition models in the Amarok range will be put through their paces by media colleagues in the Eastern Cape. Follow the hashtag
#AmarokSpecialEdition
to keep up with the action.
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The latest addition to the
@VolkswagenSA
T SUV Family is set to grace SA streets in 2022. For now though,
@khuleonwheels
jots down all the must-know info about the
#VWTaigo
.
.
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A sight to behold and a treat to drive – the New Polo Sedan has officially landed in Mzansi!
It’s the complete package: boasting a host of new tech and a generous 521-litre boot.
Read all about it at our official
@VolkswagenSA
Newsroom – .
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The new
@VolkswagenSA
#TRoc
is the fifth model in the brand's T SUV range in South Africa which consists of the T-Cross, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace and the Touareg. The T-Roc slots between the T-Cross and the Tiguan in the range.
#TheDriveToDefy
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With over 400 000 units of the current Polo already produced at our Kariega plant, we’re happy to announce that the first export-bound consignment of the new Polo is already on its way!
Local introduction is expected in quarter 1 2022.
Full story:
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Welcome to our New
#VolkswagenArteon
Press Launch! We've got our beauties lined up ready to charm our media guests. Stay with us.
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Citi Golf, Vura, Cara Cara or Vrrrphaa - which is your favourite Volkswagen classic car?
#VDubFestival2020
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The New
#VolkswagenArteon
is just as beautiful from the back. The standard LED lights decorate dusk delightfully.
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We’re deeply saddened by the loss of 2 dear
@VWMotorsport_za
crew members – Floyd Sipinyu & Rodger van Schalkwyk – after a tragic accident this past weekend. Our hearts are with their loved ones & the entire VW Motorsport family during this difficult time.
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The
#VolkswagenCaravelle
is powered by a 146 kW BiTDI engine coupled with a 7-speed DSG® gearbox.
Power delivery peaks between 3 800 and 4 000 rpm with 450 Nm of torque available between 1 400 and 2 400 rpm.
This powerful drive train propels it to a top speed of up to 191 km/h.
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Ending its local run on a high, the
@VolkswagenSA
Golf 7.5 dominated the A Hatch segment in 2020 – with 2 192 units sold and a 29.1% segment share.
With the Golf 8 GTI and Golf 8 R both landing in SA this year, we look forward to continuing the
#VrrrPhaa
success in Mzansi.
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Our nest is growing. Thank you all for helping us reach our 1 000 Twitter follower milestone!
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To our hard-working 3 782
@VolkswagenSA
employees, as well as our dedicated Dealer and Supplier staff - we’d like to wish you all an enjoyable and well-deserved
#workersday
.
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“The interior of the
#NewVWGolfGTI
is as impressive as it is futuristic, thanks to 10.25-inch InnoVision cockpit.” - Steffen Knapp
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Hot off the press! The much-anticipated
#NewPoloGTI
sets foot in South Africa. Not only is it a worthy addition to the illustrious and acclaimed GTI pedigree, it also presents a new chapter with its array of driver assistance systems.
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The icon has been updated.
Today the
@VolkswagenSA
T6.1 Caravelle, the facelifted derivative, will be launched to motoring media in the home of Volkswagen, the Eastern Cape.
#VolkswagenCaravelle
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Volkswagen has been producing People’s Cars in Mzansi for 70 years!
Join us as we take you on a journey through time, sharing milestones and highlights from the past seven decades.
#VWSA70thAnniversary
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With around 1 million units sold to date, the Touareg success story continues with the most technologically-advanced VW of its era. Let’s welcome’s
@VolkswagenSA
’s impressive flagship model – the poised and premium
#NewVolkswagenTouareg
.
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As
@VolkswagenSA
’s prize performance SUV, the “rather rapid”
#TiguanR
offers terrific value in its segment.
Add premium packaging + practicality to the equation & you’ve got a winning formula!
@DaveTheCarGuy
reviews it for
@CarsSouthAfrica
–
.
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Today we are at the VDub Camp Fest in Warmbaths, the biggest annual event for Volkswagen lovers, customers and enthusiasts alike.
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The R105 million partnership will see
@VolkswagenSA
's PE Plant converted and used as an overflow medical facility which, once operational, could accommodate up to 4 000 beds for patients diagnosed with Covid-19.
#VWForGood
@audisouthafrica
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The
#VolkswagenTRoc
comes with a choice of two engines; the 1.4 TSI with 110kW of power and the top-of-the-range 2.0 TSI 4MOTION with 140kW of power.
The latter is a completely new engine in the
@VolkswagenSA
model range.
#TheDriveToDefy
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Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has just been re-certified in ISO 9001:2015 and KBA/CoP by German company Tuev Nord.
This follows a week-long audit and makes VWSA the first
@VWGroup
company to complete this audit remotely!
Read all about it: .
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Bold. Dynamic. Cool. Practical. Safe. Versatile. Practical. Connected Efficient. What other words best describe the
#NewVWTCross
?
#PlayByYourRules
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After 5 years of pioneering progress, it is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) Chairman & Managing Director Thomas Schaefer.
He is now the Global CEO for
@skodaautonews
.
Auf Wiedersehen, Nkokheli!
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As part of the Volkswagen Group South Africa’s 2020 achievements, the
@VolkswagenSA
passenger car brand achieved its highest market share in history at 21.6%!
Thank you Mzansi for also driving us forward when you
#DriveLocalSupportLocal
. ❤️
Read more - .
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With market share increases across the board for
@VolkswagenSA
,
@audisouthafrica
and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – Volkswagen Group South Africa cemented its 2019 successes by finishing the year as the passenger car market leader.
Read all about it - .
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Poised, yet potent.
The refreshed
#NewVolkswagenPolo
GTI leaves a unique stamp on those who experience it; including
@PapiMabele
– who shared his first impressions of
@VolkswagenSA
’s baby
#VrrrPha
with
@TWFLD
– .
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Local pricing for the highly-customizable
@VolkswagenSA
T-Roc has officially been revealed!
Starting at a recommended retail price of R489 400 (incl. VAT), our latest SUV features innovative digitalization and class-leading driver assistance systems.
More-
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The second launch of the
#NewVWGolfGTI
is here! Follow the hashtag
#PowerOfVrrrpha
, and share your comments on
@VolkswagenSA
and
@VWSANews
about the new compact Golf 8 GTI.
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The
@VolkswagenSA
Kariega plant celebrates another milestone as the 400 000th latest-generation Polo rolls off the production line!
This comes less than 4 years since manufacturing started on this model, with the majority built for export.
Learn more – .
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Flower. Power.
As a refined beast, the 228kW
#GolfR
is not above taking time to smell the
#prettyflowers
.
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Today,
@VWMotorsport_za
revealed its new
#GTC
racing car! The Golf 8 GTI racing car will be used to defend their GTC Championship title in 2020. New features include a much stiffer and lighter chrome moly tubular chassis.
More -
#VolkswagenMotorsport
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It’s less than a month to go before the
#NewVWTiguan
becomes available at
@VolkswagenSA
Dealers!
The retail price starts at R521 000 (incl. VAT).
More info – .
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