Tapping into a growth market: Volkswagen models now also available in Uzbekistan – AutoMart Canada

The market launch was celebrated at an international forum in Tashkent. Among the guests were the federal president of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the president of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the CEO of Volkswagen China, Robert Cisek. “I am pleased that Volkswagen has decided to be present here in Uzbekistan together with its importer.” Steinmeier said during the event.

By moving into the Uzbekistan market, Volkswagen is systematically pressing ahead with its global sales strategy and selectively developing new fast-growing regions. The brand will leverage its strong manufacturing base in China to efficiently introduce internationally competitive vehicles into new markets. Additional growth opportunities, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the CIS region, and selected African markets, are currently being evaluated as part of Volkswagen’s long-term plan to strengthen its international footprint and reinforce its position in growth markets worldwide.

“Developing new markets is an important pillar of our global sales strategy,” said Martin Sander, Board member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales at Volkswagen Passenger Cars. “In entering the Uzbekistan market we are tapping into a dynamic growth region while drawing on our robust industrial setup. We will make innovative, technologically advanced vehicles accessible to new customer groups.”

Uzbekistan, with its population of over 38 million, is one of the fastest-growing automotive markets in Central Asia. Vehicle demand there has more than doubled since 2021, rising to a volume of over 461,000 units in 2025. To capitalize on this potential, Volkswagen is progressively building up a dealer network in Uzbekistan. By year-end, Volkswagen models will be sold at 13 locations, and the number of dealerships is expected to nearly double by 2028.

At the launch, the model lineup included select vehicles from Volkswagen Passenger Cars such as the Tiguan L Pro, Passat Pro and Teramont Pro, in addition to models from the Jetta brand. The next step will be to supplement sales of vehicle exports with local production. In partnership with Alyans Auto, a semi-knocked down (SKD) production facility is expected to come on stream later this year in the capital Tashkent.