After 40 years of history, the Volkswagen Polo ends its production in Navarra

Today has been a historic day at the Volkswagen Navarra plant in Landaben. After more than four decades of uninterrupted production, the iconic Volkswagen Polo has bid farewell to the Navarre factory, marking the end of an era and making way for a new chapter focused on electrification.

The last of the 8,422,161 Polo built in Landaben was a Life variant, with a 1.0 TSi 95 CV engine, five-speed manual gearbox and blue paint, bound for Spain. A model that symbolises the legacy of a vehicle that has won the hearts of millions of drivers around the world.

The farewell to the Polo has been charged with emotion. Michael Hobusch, president of Volkswagen Navarra, has highlighted the importance of the model for the plant: “The Polo has been the fundamental pillar upon which Volkswagen Navarra was built. It has given us a solid past and present that allow us to look confidently towards the electric future”.

The electric future

The decision to end Polo production at Landaben responds to the global strategy of Volkswagen to electrify its vehicle range. The Navarre plant is undergoing a transformation process to adapt to the production of two new electric models, one from Škoda and another from Volkswagen, which will join the current T-Cross and Taigo.

Both Hobusch and the works council president of Volkswagen Navarra, Alfredo Morales, have taken the opportunity to thank the workforce for their dedication and effort over these 40 years: “The success of the Polo would not have been possible without the work and passion of thousands of people who have been part of this great family,” Morales said.

An indelible legacy

The Volkswagen Polo bids farewell to Landaben, but its legacy endures. It has been a model that marked an era in the automotive industry and left an indelible mark on the history of Navarre. Its innovative spirit, reliability and attractive design have won over generations of drivers, making it one of the most popular vehicles in the world.

The farewell to the Polo represents a turning point for Volkswagen Navarra, which is firmly entering the era of electrification. The Navarre plant is preparing to face future challenges with optimism, confident that its experience and capacity for innovation will be key to the success of the company’s new strategy.

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