auto news desk, Last year was a great year for Skoda Auto in the Indian market. In the year 2022, Skoda Auto sold a total of 53,721 units of cars in India with an increase of 125 percent. The company is expecting a big increase in its sales in the country this year as well. That is, the company is aiming to sell more cars in India this year. Also, Skoda Auto wants to make India its main export hub. According to the company, by next year it can be successful in making India a major export center for the company.
Sales growth for the entire group
According to Skoda Auto, it is “preparing to export vehicle kits from here to Vietnam for assembly from next year”. As Škoda Auto India is a sub-brand of Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd, Volkswagen sells cars from companies like Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini in the country. Last year also saw an increase in the sales of Volkswagen Group. Where the company registered a growth of 85.48 percent last year with total annual sales of 1,01,270 vehicles.
what the company said
Petr Salk, Director, Skoda Auto India Company, said, “India is one of the most important markets for Skoda Auto. Now India is going to become an export hub for the company in no time. He also said that from next year we will Also start exporting assemble kits for vehicles from India to Vietnam.” Notably, the Volkswagen Group already exports from India to markets such as Mexico and the Middle East and North Africa, South Africa.
Skoda in India
Currently, Skoda Auto sells cars like Skoda Kushaq, Slavia, Octavia and Kodiaq in India. The company is preparing to bring a small SUV and an electric car to the market. The Skoda Kushaq competes with the Hyundai Creta, with both petrol and diesel engine options available.