India 3rd Largest Market For Skoda Auto

The global auto industry has been facing a challenging year in 2022 including the ongoing semiconductor shortage, the war in Ukraine, supply chain issues, rising energy and raw material prices, and continuing geopolitical uncertainty.

But despite these obstacles, the Czech carmaker Skoda Auto delivered 731,300 vehicles during FY2022 and maintains a high order backlog, thus demonstrating the strong customer demand for its vehicles. 

Skoda’s efficient combustion engine models remain very popular, with the Octavia being the most successful, followed by the SUVs Kamiq and Kodiaq. In 2022, Skoda also significantly strengthened its internationalization initiative.

India An Important Market For Skoda

India is a strategically important growth market for the brand, and the carmaker has more than doubled its deliveries in the country in 2022 as opposed to the previous year.

With the best-ever annual sales of 53,721 units by Skoda cars and SUVs, India is speedily growing into a growth region for the Czech carmaker; its contribution to global sales has increased to 7% from 3% in CY2021.

The company offers 5 models in India, the Kushaq, Slavia, Kodiaq, Octavia, & Superb.

Entering The Vietnam Market

The car manufacturer is also continuing to internationalize the company and is about to enter the Vietnamese market. In cooperation with Thanh Cong Motor Vietnam (TC Motor) as a local partner, Skoda Auto will offer the first European models there during the first half of this year.

India will play an important role in the assembly of the Made-in-India Skoda Kushaq and Slavia commencing there in 2024.

Official Statement

Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO, says: “Never before in its recent history has Škoda Auto been confronted with such extensive challenges as in the past year. Despite these difficult times, our company is making steady progress thanks to an attractive and modern model portfolio comprising e-models and ICE cars, as well as our strong, motivated team and the close cooperation with our social partner, KOVO. We’ve demonstrated resilience, a quality that is more important than ever in a fast-changing environment. With the acceleration of our e-offensive, we’re well-positioned for the upcoming years and will continue to strengthen the Czech Republic as a key automotive and e-mobility hub.

Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and Marketing, adds: “We delivered 731,300 vehicles worldwide last year, and we more than doubled our deliveries in India, already one of our three most important markets. The models we launched in 2022 are receiving a lot of interest from customers. The new Fabia Monte Carlo has had a good start, and the all-electric Enyaq iV continues to enjoy a significant increase in popularity.

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