Škoda Auto Volkswagen India rolls out 500,000th Škoda car in India

By Staff Report July 4, 2025 2:03 pm IST

500,000 Škoda vehicles produced across two world-class facilities in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad).

Škoda Auto has produced half a million cars in its state-of-the-art Indian manufacturing facilities.  Since Škoda first rolled out the Octavia from its Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar facility (formerly Aurangabad) in 2001, the brand’s India journey has evolved into a thriving, versatile portfolio. From nameplates like Octavia, Laura, Superb, and Kodiaq to new-age favourites like the Kushaq, Slavia, and the first sub-4-meter Kylaq, Škoda has built a strong emotional connection with Indian car enthusiasts by offering the cars to their evolving preferences over a period of time.

The cars manufactured in India are now supporting Škoda Auto’s global ambitions, with parts and components from India being assembled at the Group’s newly inaugurated manufacturing plant in Vietnam. The facility will locally produce Kushaq and Slavia for Vietnam, reinforcing India’s role as a strategic export hub in Škoda’s international expansion. 

Piyush Arora, CEO & Managing Director, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, stated, “It is not just about manufacturing 500,000 cars, but building and nurturing 500,000 connections. Every car that rolls out of our production lines shares the DNA of European engineering with unmatched quality, crafted with precision, delivering supreme comfort, safety, technology, and driving dynamics. This achievement belongs as much to our customers as it does to our employees. Because what we’re manufacturing here isn’t just mobility, it’s a belief in what India can make for domestic as well as international markets. India plays a pivotal role in the Group’s growth strategy. I am glad to mention that we achieved this manufacturing milestone in the same year as Skoda Auto celebrates 130 years of legacy globally and 25 years of presence in India.”

Škoda combined the strengths of two manufacturing powerhouses in India to surpass the 500,000-unit milestone. Approximately 70% of these vehicles were manufactured at the Pune facility, with the remaining units produced at the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar plant. Brand Škoda also recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in March 2025, delivering 7,422 units in a single month. Behind each car manufactured stands a skilled and dedicated workforce, advanced technology, and the unwavering trust of customers that continues to drive this remarkable journey.