●     Launches premium 3S showroom in one of the most affluent residential areas of Colombo

●     Customer-first ownership experience to be enabled through a robust after-sales set-up

India | 03^rd June 2026: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) today announced the launch of the Volkswagen brand in Sri Lanka in partnership with Continental Cars and Commercials Ltd, marking a significant milestone in the company’s regional growth journey and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the market.

The Volkswagen brand enters Sri Lanka with two globally acclaimed models, the Volkswagen Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan, bringing together European-quality products, strong safety credentials, and a premium ownership experience supported by world-class sales and after-sales service. Both models are manufactured at SAVWIPL’s state-of-the-art Chakan facility in Pune, India, and exported to markets across the world, reflecting the strength of the company’s “Make-in-India, for India and the World” strategy.

Speaking on the occasion, Piyush Arora, MD and CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, said, “Sri Lanka is a market with strong automotive passion and a deep appreciation for quality engineering. Volkswagen’s entry in the country marks not just the expansion of our footprint, but our long term strategy to leverage our scale, localisation and engineering capabilities to build sustainable growth beyond India. With our partner Continental Cars and Commercials Ltd, we are proud to introduce Volkswagen in Sri Lanka, beginning with the Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan. Our focus is to build trust through reliability, customer centricity, and a premium ownership experience backed by strong service support.”

Jan Bures, Executive Director, Sales, Marketing and Digital, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, said, “With the Taigun and Virtus, we are introducing two products that address clear customer preferences in Sri Lanka’s premium passenger vehicle market. Our focus is to build the Volkswagen brand with the right product mix, a strong retail presence, and a dependable after-sales experience that gives customers confidence from day one. This is not just about expanding our horizons in South Asia, but also about creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth over the long term.”

Continental Cars and Commercials Ltd, an experienced player in Sri Lanka’s premium automobile sector, is supporting the introduction of the Volkswagen brand in the market. As a part of the brand launch, SAVWIPL and Continental Cars and Commercials Ltd have inaugurated a world-class 3S facility in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte – one of the most affluent residential areas of Colombo. With a built-up area of 18,713 sq. ft., nearly one acre of property area, and more than 20 service bays, the new Volkswagen showroom is designed to offer customers a comprehensive Sales, Service, and Spares experience under one roof.

Volkswagen’s entry into Sri Lanka comes at a time when the market is showing clear signs of stabilisation and recovery, with customer interest in premium mobility on the rise. The Sri Lanka launch also reflects SAVWIPL’s long-term vision to strengthen its role as a regional manufacturing and export hub for the Volkswagen Group.  

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. (SAVWIPL)

●        is headquartered in Pune and oversees the Indian operations of six Volkswagen Group brands — Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche;

●        started its India journey over 25 years ago at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) and today operates two manufacturing plants, including Chakan, Pune, with a combined annual capacity of 315,000 units;

●        plays a key role as an export hub under the “Made in India for India and the World” approach, with over 700,000 vehicles shipped to 40+ countries;

●        crossed 2 million locally produced vehicles in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Group in India;

●        deepened localisation and strengthened the supplier ecosystem through the INDIA 2.0 project and the introduction of the Group’s first sub-4-metre SUV for Indian customers;

●        increased locally built models — Škoda Kylaq, Kushaq, Slavia, Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus — together crossed 550,000 units in 2025;

●        offers a wide portfolio across segments, supported by nearly 700 customer touchpoints across the country;

●        employs over 4,000 people and has been recognised as ‘Top Employer’ and HR Asia’s ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ for three consecutive years, as well as ET HC MENA for two years in a row;

●        continues to focus on sustainable mobility, practical innovation, and a balanced approach across ICE and BEV technologies for India and global markets.