Date: 6th June 2018
Pooja International Nepal, Volkswagen Authorized Importer, unveiled the lucky winner of “Volkswagen Very Wonderful Offer” at Volkswagen Thapathali Showroom, today, 24thJune 2014. The program was attended by Mr. Henning Hansen, First Secretary, Head of mission, German Embassy Kathmandu, Mr. Paras Khadka, Captain, Nepal Cricket Team and Ms. Malina Joshi, Miss Nepal 2011, Mr. Baburam Humagain from Forum for Protection of Consumer Rights Nepal and invitees from press and media.
The “Volkswagen Very Wonderful Offer” was announced in September 2013, during NADA Auto Show 2013. The offer was continued for nine months. There are total of 500+ customers participating on the offer, who bought various models of Volkswagen from showroom throughout the country. The company sold more than 500 Volkswagen under the scheme, offering Models like Touareg, Tiguan, Passat, Vento and Polo.
“We sold 60% more than what was expected. The offer was success to greater extent” Bibek Bijukchhe, CEO.
Volkswagen was launched in Nepal in September 2010 with 6 German models. Currently, it offers 11 models and more than 30 variants in petrol and diesel versions. Volkswagen has 25% market share in the premium car segment as on date and ranked as top five brands in Nepal in terms of sales volume. During the program, Mr. Bibek Bijukchhe, CEO said, “It’s a great achievement as we are competing against the Indian and Korean manufacturers who are in market for decades. It’s the brand, man, machine and network which helped us to be in top five in just four years of operations.” Speaking on future strategies he added, “The focus in coming years would be to ensure a good ownership experience by Nepalese customers of Volkswagen. We are planning for significant investment in Aftersales infrastructure, manpower planning and service network expansion.” Regarding new launches, Mr. Bijukchhe said, “The executive sedan New Jetta and Volkswagen iconic models The Beetle are in pipeline.”
According to the Mr. Sarik Bogati, Manager Marketing and PR, “The response was very good also because the prizes were very attractive. All of our customers are waiting for this big day. We have well prepared ourselves with proper set-up for lucky draw. We have also arranged telecast of the event on TV and invited representative from Forum for Protection of Consumer Rights Nepal and media for the transparency of lucky draws.”
Volkswagen has always been known for German Engineering and Solid Built Quality that gives outstanding driving pleasure, safety and comfort. Also the elegant design and styling sets it apart from the competition. It is also known for long term value retention due to a highly rigid and fully galvanized body, state-of-art technologies with excellent workmanship.
Volkswagen is biggest Brand of Volkswagen Group. Volkswagen Group is the German multinational automotive group headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. It is the world’s second largest motor vehicle manufacturer and the largest manufacturer based in Europe in terms of volume. The group produced 9.72 million vehicles worldwide in 2012. The Group aims to become Number One producer of vehicle by 2018 highlighted as “vision 2018” in their corporate strategy. The group has 58 production plants worldwide and is coming up with 10 more plants in 2014. The Volkswagen Group has twelve brands as of 2014 – Volkswagen, Bentley, Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bugatti, Ducati, Seat, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle, MAN, Scania and Skoda.
The Pooja International Nepal has its existing dealer network in Biratnagar, Pokhara, Butwal and Narayanghat. “We are planning come up with more significant number of dealers in the near future” Mr. Sarik Bogati, Manager Marketing and PR.
The winners of the Lucky Draw are:
- Bumper Prize (Europe Tour for seven nights eight days): Mr. Rabin Gurung
- Second Prize (Panasonic 65 inch 3D TV): Mr. Naresh Giri
- Third Prize (Panasonic 50 inch 3D TV): Mr. Sanjeev Shrestha
For further queries on the offer and the event, kindly contact Mr. Sarik Bogati – Head Marketing and PR, Pooja International Nepal Pvt. Ltd. 9851032236.
Date: 6th June 2018
Press Release:
Pooja International Nepal, the authorized importer of Volkswagen passenger cars for Nepal inaugurated its new world class showroom at Thapathali, Kathmandu. The inauguration was held on the 4th of April, 2014 at the Volkswagen Thapathali Showroom itself. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Deputy Head of Mission of German Embassy, Mr. Henning Hansen and Chairman of PINPL Mr. Trilok Chand Agrawal.
Volkswagen Brand has 6% overall market share in passenger car segment market in Nepal and 25% in our segment and has sold more than 1500 cars. The high and encouraging sales of Volkswagen cars in Nepal proves the confidence of the customers on the brand. Moreover, the German engineering with perfect built quality, our brand building exercise, confidence shown by customers in our vehicle, state of art showroom, fully equipped service center and trained manpower also helped in the achievement.
The objective of initiating a new showroom in Thapathali is to increase our interaction with our customers and increase our market share by more than 50%. Our coming focus would be to increase our after sales service.
Pooja International Nepal started its operation from opening of showroom at Panipokhari on 10th September 2010. The company has its service center of International standard at Balaju Industrial district. It has been providing services to customers since 2010 with fully equipped modern equipments and trained manpower.
Apart from Kathmandu, Pooja International Nepal Pvt. Ltd. has dealership and service network in major cities of Nepal like Narayanghat, Butwal, Pokhara and Biratnagar.
Pooja International Nepal is offering high segment vehicles like – Touareg (Sports Utility Vehicle), Passat CC (Limousine), New Passat (Luxury Sedan), Tiguan (Crossover), Jetta (Sedan), Vento (Mid size sedan) and Polo (Hatchback)
About Volkswagen
Volkswagen is the German automobile manufacturer with the highest selling models in Volkswagen group. The Volkswagen group consists of 12 leading automobile brands – Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Ducati, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamoboghini, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle, Scania and MAN.
Volkswagen was originally founded in 1937 by the Nazi trade union, the German labour front. The first model was legendary Beetle introduced in 1937 AD. The group has 203 models and has combined production capacity of 30,100 vehicles per day. It has 62 production facilities in 22 countries worldwide. Volkswagen has the major market presence in European region, China and emerging market like Brazil and South Africa.
Date: 6th June 2018
Press Release:
Pooja International Nepal, the authorized importer of Volkswagen vehicles for Nepal announces the sales of 1000th Volkswagen in Nepal. The announcement was done on 25th March 2013 at press meet held at the Volkswagen Showroom, Panipokhari, Kathmandu. In the same program and Director of the company Mr. Vishal Agrawal and General Maanger Mr. Bibek Bijukchhe jointly handed over the key of 1000th Volkswagen Passat to buyer Mr. Jimmy Shrestha
In the same program, Mr. Sarik Bogati, the Marketing and Business Development Manager told that, “The sales of Volkswagen above 1000 in just three years proves the confidence of the customer on the brand. Moreover, the German engineering with perfect built quality, our brand building exercise, confidence shown by customers in our vehicle, state of art showroom, fully equipped service center and trained manpower also helped in the achievement.”
Pooja International Nepal started its operation from opening of showroom at Panipokhari on 10th September 2010. The company sold around 132 third country import Volkswagen in year 2010. Likewise, the sales tripled and hit the figure of 318 in the year 2011. In 2011, the company introduced two special compact car models India – Polo and Vento. Similarly in 2012, the company sold 475 units. The company has its service center of International standard at Balaju Industrial district. It has been provides service to customers since 2010 with fully equipped modern equipments and trained manpower.
Volkswagen Brand has 7% market share in passenger car segment market in Nepal. In hatchback and mid size sedan segment, the company has 22% market share by offering Polo and Vento.
Pooja International Nepal is offering other higher segment vehicles like – Touareg (Sports Utility Vehicle), New Passat (Luxury Sedan), Passat CC (Limousine), Tiguan (Crossover), Jetta (Sedan), Golf (Premium Hatchback), Touran (MPV) and Vento (Mid size sedan).
Date: 6th June 2018
Press Release:
Pooja International the authorized importer of Volkswagen vehicles for Nepal announces the sales of 100th Volkswagen Polo on 17th Feb 2012 at press meet held at the Volkswagen Showroom, Panipokhari, Kathmandu. The key of 100th polo was handed over to buyer Mr. N.B. Thapa and press meet function organized at Panipokhari showroom. The VW New Polo was showcased in September, NADA Auto Show 2011 and started the official sales from October 2011. The Volkswagen New Polo has won numerous accolades around the world including the coveted “WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR 2010”, “2010 European Car of the Year”, “2010 Australian Car of the Year”, “2011 South African Car of the Year”, and others.
Mr. Bibek Bijukchhe, the General Manager of Pooja International told amid the function organized at Panipokhari showroom that, “Volkswagen models were able to win the heart and mind of customer in short span of time due to the confidence shown by customers in our vehicle, state of art showroom, fully equipped service center and trained manpower.”
Talking about Polo he added that, “the features of New Polo car are totally adapted for Nepalese road conditions where sturdy suspension and higher ground clearance to negotiate with potholes and rough road is a must. Similarly, it has powerful air conditioning and strong monocoque body required by local market condition.”
The Volkswagen New Polo is the car for the next generation of people that wants style, advanced technology, power, and comfort. Volkswagen New Polo is irresistibly classy and elegant, and boasts of striking design, uncompromising quality, and a powerful new engine. The premium hatchback beauty, Volkswagen New Polo has unmatched interiors and exciting exteriors that will leave you breathless.
The New Polo will be available in three trim levels; the Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Common across all the variants are power steering with tilt and telescopic adjustment, manually adjustable side-view mirrors, HVAC, front power windows (with an Auto down), central locking, body colored bumpers, tachometer, engine immobilizer, chrome finished door handles on the inside, prismatic rear-view mirror, tinted glasses, height adjustable headrests for the front and rear seats.
The New Polo comes with two engine options (both petrol) for now. The Trendline and Comfortline come with a 1.2 litre (1198cc) Multi-Point Injection engine with an output of 75bhp @ 5400 rpm and churns out 110Nm of torque @3750 rpm. The Polo Highline comes with 1.6Litre, 4 Cylinders, in-line DOHC engine delivering a maximum power of 105bhp and maximum torque of 153Nm @ 3800rpm via a 5-Speed manual transmission. The Polo Highline comes standard with rear wiper, multi-function display, alloy wheels, fog lights, dual front airbags and ABS.
