Skoda Auto India plans 10 product introductions in 2026
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Skoda Auto India plans to launch ten products in 2026 to build on its sales growth from the previous year.
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- Skoda Auto India reported selling over 72,000 vehicles in 2025 as it expanded its presence into 183 cities.
- The company intends to release ten new or updated vehicle products throughout 2026.
- Management is prioritizing increased market coverage and higher localization levels for potential future electric vehicle releases.
- These new product launches are designed to maintain the company's recent growth trajectory in the Indian market.
What to watch next
- Introduction of new Kushaq, Slavia, and Kylaq variants throughout 2026
- Future decisions regarding the localization and timing of electric vehicle launches in India
- Performance of the Octavia RS and Kodiaq RS upon their return to the market
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Ashish Gupta
Brand Director, Skoda Auto India
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“If I were to sum up 2025 in one word, it would be transformative.”
In the article
…Having grown 107% by selling 72,665 units in 2025, Skoda Auto India is planning to sustain the momentum through the introduction of 10 products, largely upgrades, in 2026. “ If I were to sum up 2025 in one word, it would be transformative. It marked 25 years of Skoda in India and also turned out to be our strongest year so far. We grew volumes significantly year-on-year and expanded our footprint to 183 cities with more than 325 customer touchpoints.…
“We will be expanding the Kylaq range with new variants such as Classic Plus and Prestige Plus, while the Kylaq Sportline will follow later in the year.”
In the article
…towards expanding our market coverage closer to 90%, supported by a strong product plan and structural improvements that allow us to deliver better value to customers,” he said. On the product line-up, Mr. Gupta said, “ We will be expanding the Kylaq range with new variants such as Classic Plus and Prestige Plus, while the Kylaq Sportline will follow later in the year. ” “We will now also be introducing a significant upgrade to the Kushaq, along with a similar update for the Slavia later in the year. In addition, some globally iconic products will make a return, including another…
Klaus Zellmer
CEO of Skoda Auto
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“The updated Kushaq reinforces the importance of India as the springboard for Skoda Auto’s strategy to grow our international markets.”
In the article
…Tuesday introduced the new Kushaq, for which pre-bookings have opened, with deliveries scheduled for late March 2026. The Kushaq has driven the company’s growth surge in India. Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Skoda Auto, said, “ The updated Kushaq reinforces the importance of India as the springboard for Skoda Auto’s strategy to grow our international markets. The Kushaq has rapidly established itself with customers in India and as an export to ASEAN and the Middle East.” “Now we are setting the next benchmark for the model’s overall value proposition. This update…
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