Volkswagen new model Beetle Dune, priced at 1.47 billion VND, was introduced at the launch of Volkswagen’s new showrooms in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - German carmaker Volkswagen has officially introduced two new showrooms in Hanoi, taking its total number of showrooms in Vietnam to 11.
The new showrooms, located in Pham Van Dong and Le Van Luong streets, are run by 4S VW AutoHaus, Volkswagen Vietnam’s affiliate, that currently has nine 4S-standard showrooms in Vietnam.
“The 4S-standard showrooms have the largest scale among Volkswagen’s showroom network in Vietnam, international-standard spare parts, equipment and service to meet customers’ demands in repair, guarantees and maintenance,” said Nguyen Minh Trang, director of VW AutoHaus.
This is considered a long-term step in Volkswagen’s strategy for its distribution system expansion and brand value improvement in Vietnam, said Vo Tuan Anh, General Director of Volkswagen Vietnam.
Anh said the company was on track to bring the Volkswagen brand closer to consumers in Vietnam through the distribution network over the country.
Three auto models were also introduced at the launch of the showrooms, including the Volkswagen Passat, priced at 1.35 billion VND to 1.45 billion VND (59,300-63,700 USD).-VNA
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Volkswagen new model Beetle Dune, priced at 1.47 billion VND, was introduced at the launch of Volkswagen’s new showrooms in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) 
