Aerial image shows new Volkswagen Passats in the parking of the VW plant at Enterprise South.
The diesel Passat is made in Chattanooga.Volkswagen sold more Passats in July than ever before in the month with sales powered by its diesel model, the company reported Thursday.
Nearly 40 percent of the 10,051 Chattanooga-made Passats sold in July were the TDI version, according to the automaker.
“Passat has been a real mover,” said Mark McNabb, Volkswagen of America’s chief operating officer.
Passat sales were up 11.6 percent in July over a year ago. Through July, sales of the midsize sedan have hit a record 66,170, the company reported.
Frank Trivieri, VW of America’s executive vice president of sales, said that Passat “continues to do an outstanding job for us.” He also cited sales of the compact Jetta and the Beetle.