Some of the latest models of Volkswagen on display at the launch of the world renowned vehicle brand outside Tortola Auto Group (TAG) showroom at Slaney Point, Tortola on March 25, 2019. Photo: VINO

The Volkswagen Amarok (pickup) drew lots of attention at the launch of Volkswagen yesterday, March 25, 2019. Photo: VINO

The Volkswagen Tiguan is an eye-catcher. Photo: VINO

Sophie and Philipp Neumann opted for the Tiguan comfort line. Here they are flanked by the Volkswagen girls that included former Miss World BVI, Sasha O. Wintz (right). Photo: VINO

Volkswagen girls Akia Pereira, left, and former Miss World BVI Sasha O. Wintz at the unveiling of Volkswagen at Tortola Auto Group (TAG) on March 25, 2019. Photo: VINO

Some of the persons at the launch of Volkswagen in the Virgin Islands at Tortola Auto Group (TAG) on March 25, 2019. Photo: VINO

Parts manager of Tortola Auto Group Tirsol Tuppil Jr, left, presents Michelle Vitug and Arnel Soller for being among the first to purchase a Volkswagen vehicle from Tortola Auto Group. The couple bought a Jetta sedan. Photo: VINO

Several models of Volkswagen were unveiled outside the showroom of Tortola Auto Group (TAG) at Slaney Point, Tortola on March 25, 2019.

“This has been long in coming and we are happy this day has arrived, stated Senior Sales and Marketing Executive at TAG, Mr Gordon U. French.

The models on display included Caddy, Saveiro, Polo, Jetta, Tiguan, and Amarok (pickup). The Polo model was voted Car of the Year in 2010.

Mr French added TAG will be seeking to bring more SUVs, while persons can order other models currently not available at TAG.

“We are committed to providing the servicing and parts for this brand and we are so much pleased to have a wide range of the Volkswagen vehicles on offer today. Other models can be ordered. This is just a sample of what can be had.”

Tortola Auto Group started in 2015 with the Hyundai brand, which has been the top selling vehicle in the VI for the past three years, and last year Ford and Honda were added to the ever growing car dealer’s inventory. The addition of the internationally respected brand as Volkswagen, which was the largest automaker by worldwide sales in 2016 and 2017, speaks of the growing strength and diversity of TAG.

2 Volkswagen vehicles already sold

Meanwhile, two Volkswagen vehicles were sold even before the official unveiling on Monday and the proud owners were presented with gift baskets at the unveiling.

Michelle Vitug and Arnel Soller purchased a Jetta sedan while Philipp and Sophie Neumann opted for the Tiguan comfort line.

Mr Nuemann, who is the German Honourary Consul to the Virgin Islands (UK), said one of his vehicles was of the Volkswagen brand and that he was glad to see the brand now available in the Virgin Islands.

TAG has stated in the past that part of its strategic expansion plans is to increase its inventory by offering a wider selection of globally recognised brands for customers to choose from.

“We are happy that so many persons have entrusted TAG with supplying their vehicles . As you know Hyundai was the number one selling brand in the BVI last year. Now we are adding Volkswagen to ensure there is something for everyone here at TAG,” Mr French added.