Sixth consecutive record year of sales for Volkswagen vans

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has started 2007 on a high, reporting record annual sales for a sixth consecutive year. In 2006, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sold 26,145 units; in fact 2005’s total was passed in the middle of November.

The top performer – and setting its own sales record – was the Transporter, of which 13,817 found homes in the UK. Meanwhile, the LT’s replacement, the Crafter, has sold over 1,100 units since its launch in August; this figure is well above the planned volume for the model.

The UK’s performance reflects the brand’s international success. Worldwide, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 442,000 vehicles to customers, representing a ten per cent increase over the previous year and marking another
all-time best.