Is VW manufactured in South Africa?
Volkswagen Group South Africa, Kariega. The Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) plant is located in Kariega, an industrial town around 750 km east of Cape Town and 1,000 km south of Johannesburg. The Volkswagen Group has its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. It operates globally and has 115 production facilities in 17 European countries and ten countries in North and South America, Asia and Africa.
Which car brand is made in South Africa?
VW Polo, Polo Vivo and Amarok: Uitenhage Today, it’s the Polo and Polo Vivo that take centre stage. These are manufactured from the ground up, and the Polo especially is a massive export hit, heading to markets like the UK, Ireland, and Australia. Built at VW’s Uitenhage (now Kariega) plant, over 70% of its parts are sourced locally (Wikipedia). By September 2024, more than 425,000 units had been sold—surpassing Citi Golf’s 370,000 sales achieved over 25 years (AutoTrader). It’s clear: the Polo Vivo isn’t just a car—it’s part of South African culture.