Volkswagen Truck & Bus reaches record in international production
Manufacturing in Argentina exceeds estimates in its first year.
The internationalization of VWTB is gaining momentum, and the figures for shipments of semi-knocked down (SKD) vehicles for overseas assembly confirm this: the company reached a record in SKD kit exports. In 2024, Volkswagen Truck & Bus recorded the highest number of SKD units in its history, with 2,430 units.
“As a reflection of our international strategy, we have surpassed our results year after year. Brazil remains our largest consumer and therefore our main producer, but we have diversified this positioning. Especially in 2024, the start of our assembly in Argentina was crucial. The country’s demand is strong, and we’ve been gaining momentum,” says Adilson Dezoto, Vice President of Production and Logistics at the company.
Today, in addition to Argentina, VWTB can ship SKD kits for assembly at its plant in Mexico, as well as its partner operations in South Africa and the Philippines, depending on each market’s demand. For this operational expansion, the company is investing in new concepts and extensive team training to ensure it can meet higher volume demands.
In its first production year in Argentina in 2024, the company exceeded expectations. Initially, around 800 units were expected, but Volkswagen Truck & Bus is already celebrating the milestone of the first 1,000 vehicles assembled, with capacity to reach 2,700.
In Argentina, the company manufactures two models from the Delivery family (9.180 and 11.180), two Constellation models (17.280 in rigid and tractor truck versions), and one Volksbus model (15.190 OD). Overall, the brand’s sales in the country grew, and by the end of 2024, the volume tripled compared to 2023.
About Volkswagen Truck & Bus
With a complete portfolio of solutions for freight and passenger transport, Volkswagen Truck & Bus is one of the largest manufacturers in Latin America and is part of the TRATON Group. Brazil is home to the global research and development center of the VWCO brand, with expertise in emerging markets and in creating tailor-made vehicles to meet specific customer demands. Since its inception in 1981, the company has reached market leadership by understanding and satisfying customer needs with the best cost-benefit ratio — always the company’s main goal. And this is exactly what it delivers: customized trucks and buses, excellent after-sales service, and a wide range of solutions.
About the TRATON GROUP
With its brands Volkswagen Truck & Bus, Scania, MAN, and Navistar, TRATON SE is the parent company and holding of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio includes trucks, buses, and light commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world": this statement reflects the company’s ambition to make a lasting, sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and the Group’s growth.
