Skoda Auto India achieved sales of 3,543 units in September 2022. Compared to the 3,027 cars it sold in September 2021, the Czech-based companies with high levels of localization and manufacturing recorded a 17% rise year on year. This is thanks to the Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan which have been launched under the India 2.0 strategy. Both the cars are based on the MQB-A0 IN platform which features heavy localization.
Petr Šolc, Brand Director, ŠKODA AUTO India, said, “We are absolutely delighted to continue the success story of ŠKODA’s Biggest Year in India. This is an excellent result and a great recognition of all the hard work of our team and our dealer partners. The KUSHAQ and SLAVIA models have
been successfully established in the market and drive the sales impetus. In addition, our D-Segment products like the OCTAVIA and SUPERB are leading their respective categories. Our focus is now on further enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing ŠKODA customer touchpoints across India.”
Skoda India: Recent Updates
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), recently announced the Start of Production (SoP) of the Left-hand Drive version of the Škoda Kushaq. This was the first model to be launched in the country under the Group’s India 2.0 project. The ‘Made in India’ Škoda Kushaq LHD will be exported to global markets shortly.
The Kushaq is currently priced between ₹11.29 lakh and ₹18.79 lakh ex-showroom and goes up against the likes of Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. The Kushaq was recently updated with new features. The new updated features will include a new Headliner in the cabin and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System as standard across the range. Now, all variants that are powered by the 1.0 TSI will get the Start-Stop Recuperation system as standard. The updated Kushaq will deliver 7-9% more fuel efficiency. The cabin features a new 20.32cm Škoda Infotainment System with knobs and buttons for select functions for increased ergonomics and ease of use for the driver. As a part of this update Non-Sunroof (NSR) Style trim has also been introduced.
Which comes between the current Ambition and Style variants. This new variant will be based on the 1.0 TSI Style and will come with a 4-dial medium analogue instrument cluster and exclusive with the 6-speed manual transmission. While The top-of-the-line Style variant with the Sunroof gets a 20.32 cm Škoda Virtual Cockpit for the driver’s instrument console in place of analogue dials. The update includes the tested 1.0 TSI engine with a 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic. The Skoda will also be continuing the current 1.5 TSI EVO engine with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic. With the addition of a new Skoda, Kushaq trim will be available in 5 variants, namely Active, Ambition, Style (NSR), Style, and the recently launched Kushaq Monte Carlo.