The Tengo will be the third model built at Plant Kariega alongside Polo and Polo Vivo
This new SUV has been developed specifically for African markets
Kariega – Making history in more ways than one, the first Volkswagen Tengo destined for an African customer rolled off the production line at Plant Kariega on 9 November 2026.
The Volkswagen plant is officially in full series production of the Tengo, ahead of its South African market introduction in early 2027.
This milestone, which is the culmination of a R4-billion investment first announced in 2024, marks a key moment in Volkswagen history in several ways. The Tengo, which will be built alongside the popular Polo and Polo Vivo, is the first new model to be added to the plant’s production line-up since these two vehicles were first introduced in 2010. It is also the first Volkswagen SUV manufactured at Plant Kariega, where the brand has been building its iconic vehicles for the past 75 years.
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