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automotive manufacturer
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Škoda Auto
Škoda Auto
Škoda Auto , more commonly known as Škoda, is an automobile manufacturer based in the Czech Republic. Škoda became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group in 2000, positioned as the entry brand to the group...
and a division of Volkswagen Group Sales India.
According to an official release, Škoda Auto India sold more than 16,000 units in 2008, a 28.5% increase from 2007 sales totals. Furthermore, SAIPL is aiming to become the strategic hub in South and Eastern Asian markets for the Škoda Auto marque, by exporting its locally produced products to Nepal
Nepal
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, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
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and Thailand
Thailand
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. , it has sold over 61,000 units since operations began in November 2001.
History
The OctaviaŠkoda Octavia
The Škoda Octavia is a small family car produced by Czech automaker Škoda Auto since 1996, its name revived from a model originally produced between 1959 and 1971. The current Octavia is available in five-door liftback and station wagon....
was the first car to be launched in India. Targeted at the Indian premium segment, its handling, fuel efficiency, and low initial price (compared to other products then available in the Indian market) made the Octavia an instant hit with the Indian car user. Its Turbocharged Direct Injection
Turbocharged Direct Injection
TDI or Turbocharged Direct Injection is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection, developed and produced by Volkswagen Group. These TDI engines are widely used in all mainstream Volkswagen Group marques of passenger cars and light commercial...
(TDI) diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
d version, in particular, delivered a high level of fuel efficiency and (for the Indian market) power and torque, resulting in higher level of driveability when compared to existing products available in the Indian market.
Manufacturing facilities
Škoda Auto India Private Limited has its manufacturing plant located at Shendra on the outskirts of Aurangabad which has an annual capacity of 40,000 vehicles. This Aurangabad plant is also shared by Audi IndiaAudi India
Audi India is the wholly owned subsidiary of German automobile manufacturer Audi. Audi's main competitors in the Luxury vehicles segment in the Indian Automobile Industry are Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar and Volvo.-History:...
to manufacture the Audi A4
Audi A4
The first generation Audi A4 debuted in 1994, with production starting November 1994. It was built on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, which it shared with the fourth generation Volkswagen Passat . It had a front-mounted longitudinal engine and front-wheel drive...
and Audi A6
Audi A6
The Audi A6 is an executive car marketed by the German automaker Audi AG, now in its fourth generation. As the successor to the Audi 100, the A6 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany – and is available in saloon, and wagon configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant.All generations...
models.
It also uses the Volkswagen India Private Limited plant at Chakan, Maharashtra
Chakan, Maharashtra
Chakan is a census town in the Pune district of the Indian state of Maharashtra.- Geography :"Kuruli" is place near to Chakan is located at . It has an average elevation of ....
to manufacture the Škoda Fabia
Škoda Fabia
The Škoda Fabia is a supermini produced by Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 1999. It was the successor to the Škoda Felicia, which was discontinued in 2001...
.
Models
Škoda Auto India currently sells the following four fundamental models, in a total of nineteen variants:Manufactured locally
- Škoda Laura (Launched 2005)
- Škoda FabiaŠkoda FabiaThe Škoda Fabia is a supermini produced by Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 1999. It was the successor to the Škoda Felicia, which was discontinued in 2001...
(Launched 2008)
Imported
- Škoda SuperbŠkoda SuperbThe Škoda Superb is a large family car primarily built by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto as its flagship car. The versions produced from 2001 to 2008 are based on the platform of the Volkswagen Passat, but are elongated by , and shares its major mechanicals and powertrain with the Passat,...
(Launched 2004) - Škoda YetiŠkoda YetiThe Škoda Yeti is a five-door five-seater compact SUV model built by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto. It was introduced at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March, as the division's first entry into the popular SUV market...
(Launched 2010)
Sales and service network
Škoda Auto India Private Limited currently has more than 70 dealerships across 53 cities in 18 states and 2 Union Territories of India.Sales performance
In the year 2010-11, Škoda Auto India Private Limited recorded sales of 20,019 units.Criticism
While Škoda cars in India have been praised for their quality, performance, comfort, efficiency, technological innovation and driving experience, they have been reported to be expensive to own and maintain.
In February 2008, Nummer Eins, a Škoda India authorised dealership, swapped parts from a car that was scheduled for service and replaced them with non-standard and defective ones leading to an accident. The consumer Court in India ruled that Škoda Auto must pay for the repairs on the car, which must also be carried out to international standards. In a separate case, the Indian consumer Court had directed Škoda Auto to replace a defective car with a new one, or refund the owner INR
Indian rupee
The Indian rupee is the official currency of the Republic of India. The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India....
1,113,000, after Škoda Auto failed to rectify a major problem in a car. M/S Silver Tone Motors Pvt Ltd, a Škoda service centre, claimed that the problems were caused by non-genuine parts that were installed by the dealer.
See also
- Škoda AutoŠkoda AutoŠkoda Auto , more commonly known as Škoda, is an automobile manufacturer based in the Czech Republic. Škoda became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group in 2000, positioned as the entry brand to the group...
- Volkswagen GroupVolkswagen GroupVolkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....
- Volkswagen Group Sales India
- Automobile industry in India
External links
- Škoda-Auto.co.in Škoda Auto India official website
- http://www.facebook.com/SkodaIndia?ref=ts#!/SkodaIndia?v=app_6261817190&ref=ts Skoda Reviews on Skoda India's Facebook Page