Volkswagen plans to increase production to 200,000 units by 2018 and add more new models from the 130,000 units Chakan plant.
German carmaker Volkswagen inaugurated Tuesday its new diesel engine assembly plant in Chakan, Pune. Built over 11 months at a cost of Rs 240 crore, the plant spans 3,450 square meters and is part of the existing factory premises.
The new engine facility, with an annual production capacity of 98,000 units, will become functional by year-end, Volkswagen said in a release here.