The latest results from J.D. Power 2017 India Initial Quality Study (IQS) show that Volkswagen continues to score highly across segments with the Volkswagen Polo retaining its highest rank for 2017 in the Premium Compact segment, while the Volkswagen Vento moved up a place to 3rd rank from 4th in 2016 in the Midsize segment.

Dr. Andreas Lauermann, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited said, "It is a proud moment for Volkswagen India, as Polo has once again topped the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study in the Premium Compact Segment. Along with the success of the Polo, the Vento has witnessed good ranking." He further added, "The result demonstrates our long-term commitment towards making high quality, high standard products for the Indian market."

Commenting on the results, Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said, "Volkswagen has always been synonymous with exemplary quality standards and both the rankings from J.D. Power reflects our consistent approach to building and promoting this, basis the voice of the customer. J.D. Power credibility and integrity among consumers is unsurpassed and we take great pride in retaining the highest ranking for Polo in 2017. We would like to humbly thank all our customers who rated both the Polo and the Vento and for their continued trust in the brand."

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