7 Oct 2009 12:14

Volkswagen sales in Russia down 14% in Jan-Sept

MOSCOW. Oct 7 (Interfax) - Volkswagen's light vehicle sales in Russia declined 14.2% in January-September 2009 year-on-year to 30,841, the company said.

Volkswagen has a 3% share of the Russian market, the company said.

It sold 3,185 light vehicles in September. The Volkswagen Jetta was the sales leader with 709 units.

Volkswagen also sold 579 Passat (including 48 Passat Variant) in the month, 686 Tiguan crossover vehicles, 425 Toaureg SUV, 312 Golf VI (sales began on June 27) and 150 Golf V.