Rising demand: Since Škoda’s first SUV in 2009, 4 million items have been constructed; the three-million mark was handed simply two years in the past, and SUVs now account for greater than half of Škoda’s deliveries
Škoda Auto has produced its four-millionth SUV, confirming robust buyer demand for this car class. The model’s first fashionable SUV was the Yeti, launched in 2009, and the line-up is now the biggest in Škoda’s historical past, spanning seven mannequin collection: from the Indian-built sub-4-metre Kylaq and the Kushaq, by means of the Kamiq, Karoq and Kodiaq, to the totally electrical Elroq and Enyaq, together with the Enyaq Coupé. SUVs now account for roughly half of Škoda Auto’s complete deliveries. The Elroq and Enyaq additionally rank among the many hottest electrical automobiles in lots of European markets. In India, domestically developed and manufactured fashions have pushed a pointy improve in gross sales on this promising area. Škoda SUVs are produced worldwide and, this yr, meeting of the Kushaq from fully knocked down (CKD) kits from India started at a brand new plant in Vietnam. Final week, the Škoda Epiq showcar was unveiled. The collection mannequin will enter manufacturing subsequent yr alongside with the mannequin based mostly on the Imaginative and prescient 7S idea.
“The success story of Škoda SUVs has reached one other milestone – 4 million automobiles constructed is obvious proof that our broad mannequin vary and world manufacturing community meet the various necessities of consumers worldwide. From compact sub-4-metre SUVs to spacious seven-seaters, and together with environment friendly, versatile electrical fashions, Škoda gives the correct answer for all kinds of wants. The rising neighborhood of Škoda SUV house owners reveals us that our product technique resonates properly with our prospects and we’re heading in the right direction.”
Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Manufacturing and Logistics
The broadest line-up ever: Škoda SUVs meet the wants of various buyer teams
Škoda’s present portfolio includes 12 mannequin collection, seven of them within the SUV section. Consequently, SUVs now account for greater than 55% of the model’s deliveries. Within the first half of this yr, SUVs have been amongst Škoda’s best-selling fashions: the Kodiaq ranked second with 64,800 deliveries, adopted by the compact Kamiq in third with 64,100 items bought.
Some SUVs have solely lately launched, and their full potential is but to be mirrored within the gross sales statistics. The all-new, totally electrical Elroq has been in the marketplace for lower than a yr and is already climbing the EV gross sales charts throughout Europe. It was the best-selling EV on the continent in April and July and, by the top of August, greater than 100,000 orders had been positioned. The brand new Enyaq household, launched earlier this yr, continues to play a big position in Škoda’s success within the SUV class. In complete, the carmaker delivered 72,000 totally electrical SUVs to prospects in Europe within the first half of the yr alone.
International footprint: Škoda SUV manufacturing around the globe
SUVs are additionally driving Škoda’s robust progress in India, the place fashions are developed and manufactured to satisfy the wants of native prospects. The Kylaq, launched final yr, has shortly gained recognition within the extremely aggressive sub-four-metre SUV section. The second Indian mannequin, the Kushaq, is exported to a number of different nations and, since earlier this yr, has additionally been assembled from fully knocked down (CKD) kits at a brand new plant in Vietnam. Škoda SUVs are produced within the Czech Republic, India, Ukraine and Vietnam, and, since 2024, additionally in Kazakhstan.
Two extra SUVs on the best way: Škoda to introduce its smallest and largest electrical SUVs
Škoda Auto is additional strengthening its dedication to sustainable mobility and is urgent forward with the electrification of its mannequin vary, together with SUVs. Subsequent yr, the model will current the manufacturing model of the Škoda Epiq, a gorgeous entry-level crossover with all-electric drive and an reasonably priced price ticket. In 2026, Škoda will even stage the world premiere of its flagship electrical SUV – a mannequin for as much as seven passengers, based mostly on the Imaginative and prescient 7S idea.
A quick historical past of Škoda SUVs
Škoda Yeti (2009-2018; 684,500 Models Constructed)
Škoda’s first SUV was a standalone mannequin created by means of the intelligent use of present parts. It mixed compact dimensions with excessive practicality and featured a flexible inside harking back to an MPV.
Škoda Kodiaq (2016–current; now in its second era; 1,077,200 items constructed)
This spacious mannequin with as much as seven seats marked the beginning of Škoda’s SUV success story, launching a product marketing campaign that attracted a wholly new buyer base. The second era, launched in 2023, introduced a brand new plug-in hybrid system, a extra dynamic and sturdy design, and options resembling a head-up show.
Skoda Karoq (2017 -Current; 917,000 Models Constructed)
A profitable compact SUV, the Karoq was refreshed in 2022, making certain it stays widespread with prospects. It stands out with its sensible inside that includes VarioFlex rear seats, a spacious boot and gear that, till lately, was reserved for larger car segments.
Škoda Kamiq (2019–current; 789,800 items constructed)
At present Škoda’s third-best-selling mannequin, the Kamiq fits each metropolis driving and longer journeys, with straightforward dealing with amongst its principal attracts. It additionally gives a excessive degree of lively and passive security, supported by an intensive vary of superior driver-assistance methods.
Škoda enyaq/enyaq coupé (2020–current; 326,000 items constructing)
The Enyaq underwent a serious replace this yr, adopting the Trendy Strong design language, enhanced digital capabilities and extra superior driver-assistance methods. On the similar time, it has additional improved the qualities that made Škoda’s first all-electric mannequin – additionally obtainable as a Coupé – one among Europe’s hottest totally electrical automobiles: lengthy vary, superior digital applied sciences and complete gear.
Škoda kushaq (2021 -present; 99,000 items constructed)
The Kushaq marked the start of a brand new period for Škoda Auto in India. This compact SUV is the model’s first mannequin developed and manufactured particularly for the native market. Constructed on the MQB-A0-IN platform, the Kushaq is produced in India and in addition assembled at a brand new plant in Vietnam.
Škoda Elroq (2024–current; 71,000 items constructed)
The Elroq is the primary manufacturing Škoda to characteristic the Trendy Strong design language. It combines compact exterior dimensions with a beneficiant inside, together with one of many largest boots in its section. The range-topping Elroq RS delivers 250 kW and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in simply 5.4 seconds, making it – alongside the Enyaq RS – the fastest-accelerating manufacturing Škoda automobile.
Škoda Kylaq (2024–current; 35,500 items constructed)
The Kylaq is Škoda’s first mannequin in India’s extremely widespread sub-four-metre SUV section, which accounts for practically half of the market. Following the Kushaq SUV and the Slavia saloon, it’s the model’s third domestically developed mannequin on the MQB-A0-IN platform, designed particularly for India’s roads and local weather.
SOURCE: Škoda
