Volkswagen Philippines intends to recognize the heroism and service of our nation’s uniformed men and women through the “Saludo sa Serbisyo” (Salute to Service) program. The car brand is offering hefty cash discounts for qualified government personnel.
The Volkswagen Santana
Qualified government personnel includes the active and retired members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Among the Volkswagen vehicles that come with a cash discount is the Santana subcompact sedan. Volkswagen PH is slashing Php 151,000 off the Santana MPI MT variant’s retail price. This means that the uniformed personnel can drive home Volkswagen’s sedan at a discounted price of Php 535,000.
The Santana is Volkswagen PH’s challenger in the subcompact sedan market. It goes up against the likes of the Toyota Vios, Honda City, Kia Soluto, among others.
Volkswagen T-Cross
For the automatic versions, it uses a 1.5-liter engine capable of producing up to 108 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque. The manual version meanwhile, gets a 1.4-liter engine that can put out 89 horsepower and 132 Nm. There are two body types in the Philippines, the four-door sedan MPI variants, and the five-door GTS wagon.
The said discounts are available until December 31, 2022. Here are the details for the discounts for the participating Volkswagen models:
| Model Variant | Standard Price | Discount | Discounted Price |
| Santana MPI MT | Php 686,000 | Php 151,000 | Php 535,000 |
| Santana 180 MPI AT S | Php 805,000 | Php 85,000 | Php 720,000 |
| Santana 180 MPI AT SE | Php 948,000 | Php 85,000 | Php 863,000 |
| Santana GTS 180 MT AT SE | Php 1,029,000 | Php 49,000 | Php 980,000 |
| Lavida 230 TSI DSG SE | Php 1,251,000 | Php 348,000 | Php 903,000 |
| Lamando 280 TSI DSG SE | Php 1,619,000 | Php 140,000 | Php 1,479,000 |
| Lamando 280 TSI DSG SEL | Php 1,753,000 | Php 140,000 | Php 1,613,000 |
| T-Cross 180 MPI AT SE w/ AID | Php 1,340,000 | Php 57,000 | Php 1,283,000 |
Do note that Volkswagen models also come with freebies that will aid in a stress-free car ownership experience. These include a 100,000-kilometer or three-year (whichever comes first) warranty coverage program, as well as a free one-year 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance program.
Volkswagen Lavida
Uniformed personnel who are looking to get a new ride may visit or contact any of the car brand’s dealerships in the country. The central facility is located at AC Motors Centrale at the Bonifacio Global City, but they also have branches in Pampanga, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Cagayan de Oro City. One may also visit Volkswagen Philippines’ official Facebook page or its official website.
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