Volkswagen Transporters Go the Extra Mile For Miele

MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – May 26, 2010: The premium German domestic appliance company, Miele, has taken delivery of its first batch of an order for 70 new Volkswagen Transporters – making it one of the first companies to take delivery of the new Transporter following its launch in January.

The new Transporters were ordered as part of Miele’s ongoing vehicle replacement programme to update its fleet of 110 vans. Not surprisingly, as a supplier of high quality appliances, Miele has chosen to keep its van fleet exclusively Volkswagen, and all in a unique bright red colour.

‘We required a fleet that was reliable and one that could meet the growing needs of our customers,’ said Tony Stephens, Miele Fleet Operations Manager.

‘The Volkswagen van range has always been popular with our technicians, so we were very pleased to progress to the new and more refined Transporter. In addition to the quality and service we are delighted with the consistently strong resale values of the vehicles,’ he continued.

The added refinement, as well as improved fuel economy, lower noise and cleaner Euro5 emissions are thanks to Volkswagen’s latest 2.0-litre, four-cylinder common rail TDI engine which replaced the Transporter’s former 2.5-litre, five-cylinder unit. Visually, the new Transporter is distinguished by its new frontal styling in line with the latest Volkswagen passenger cars and now also has added safety features such as ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) standard across the range.

Simon Elliott, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, commented: ‘We’re very pleased to hear that the Transporter is so popular with Miele and the technicians that drive it every day. We’re sure that the steps forward in quality and refinement of the new models, combined with lower running costs, will also be much appreciated.’

Full details of the new Transporter are available from www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk or by calling