Volkswagen Sales Up 3.3 Percent in November - Best November Since 1973

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 2 -- Amid a U.S. car market that is increasingly competitive, Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported its best November sales in 28 years.

In November, Volkswagen sold 27,465, representing a 3.3 percent increase over last year's mark of 26,597.

For the year, Volkswagen has sold 326,285 new cars in the U.S., versus 328,614 in 2000.

The Volkswagen Passat model established a new November record with sales of 8,474, an increase of 38.9 percent over last year's number of 6,101. The Passat is again the number-one German mid-sized car sold in the U.S.

Also enjoying brisk sales were the automaker's Golf and GTI models with combined sales of 2,708 versus 2,430 a year prior-an increase of 11.4 percent. With November sales, Volkswagen continues to be America's best-selling European car brand.

All Sales by model: Jetta November 2001, 10,617, vs. November 2000, 11,517 (7.8%)

Passat November 2001, 8,474 vs. November 2000, 6,101 up 38.9 %

New Beetle November 2001, 4,313 vs. November 2000, 5,716 (24.5)

Golf /GTI November 2001, 2,708 vs. November 2000, 2,430 up 11.4 %

Cabrio November 2001, 734 vs. November 2000, 739 (0.7) %

EuroVan November 2001, 619 vs. November 2000, 94 up 558.5 %

SOURCE: Volkswagen of America, Inc.