From humble beginnings with the production of the Beetle, to a range of class leading, innovative brands, Volkswagen has spent the last 60 years fascinating and delighting customers. 60 years of quality, German engineering, world-class drive technology and safety of the highest order.
60 years of gasps, thrills and the love of the drive.
60 years of extraordinary.
In this issue of Volkswagen Magazine, we unveil the New Passat, recently launched in South Africa. The Passat is one of the top ten selling cars of all time in Europe, and you’ll see why on page 12. From its elegant design lines, to the astonishing new technologies and innovations – this is a car packed with everything you’d expect from Volkswagen, at a price you probably wouldn’t. Some call it sheer genius! Other featured new additions include the desirable New Polo Sedan, the sexy New Polo GTI and the R Series Golf and Scirocco – nothing short of refined fury!
We meet some inspiring extreme athletes who have done some weird and wonderful things to raise money and awareness for their causes – from running the full length of the Great Wall of China, to kayaking around Iceland. These are the awe-inspiring heroes through whom we live vicariously!
Speaking of adventure, our travel feature, “Sailing Odyssey” is sure to whet your appetite for exploring far-away lands. From Greece and Italy, to Croatia, we experience these ancient lands and gourmet capitals from the decadence of a luxury cruise liner.
While admiring nature’s bounty we are also reminded of the overwhelming issues facing Mother Nature, both locally and globally, and visit an organisation that is committed to the conservation of the beautiful Gansbaai area, the Dyer Island Community Trust.
Here’s to 60 more years of People’s Cars. Of Das Auto. Of magic moments and motoring memories. Here’s to 60 years of falling in love over and over again with a humble little car that grew up to become a brand giant!
Happy and safe travels wherever your Volkswagen may take you;
Bridget Harpur
Brand Manager, Volkswagen South Africa
Volkswagen – celebrating 60 years
of extraordinary!
