Škoda Auto entered India in 2001 as a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. The Octavia, launched the same year, became the brand’s first major model and helped establish Škoda in the premium passenger car segment. Over the years, cars such as the Laura, Superb, Rapid, Slavia and Kushaq strengthened the company’s presence in India. Today, Škoda focuses on SUVs and sedans, with models like the Kylaq, Kushaq, Slavia and Kodiaq, while continuing to offer European design, safety and driving dynamics.
Interesting Facts
- The Škoda Octavia, launched in 2001, was the brand’s first model in India.
- Škoda recorded its best-ever annual sales of 72,665 cars in 2025, the highest in its India journey.
- The Kylaq crossed 50,000 sales within months of launch, becoming Škoda India’s fastest-growing model.
Attribute | Details |
Price Range | ₹8.25 lakh onwards* |
Models | 4 models |
Fuel Options | Petrol |
Most Affordable | Škoda Kylaq |
Body Styles | SUV and Sedan |
First India Model | Octavia (2001) |
Safety | Multiple 5-star Global NCAP-rated models including Kushaq and Slavia |
Manufacturing Hub | Chakan, Maharashtra |
Retail Network | 330 customer touchpoints across 180+ cities |
Parent Company | Volkswagen Group |
Prices vary by model, variant, city and applicable offers.
Škoda Sales History
Škoda has steadily expanded its presence in India by focusing on SUVs and premium sedans. The company recorded its highest-ever annual sales of 72,665 units in 2025, driven by strong demand for the Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia. It carried the momentum into 2026, selling a record 20,028 cars in the first quarter, its best-ever quarterly performance. The company continues to expand its dealership network and product range across India.
Škoda Cars by Segment
Compact SUVs: The Kylaq is Škoda’s entry-level SUV, offering turbo-petrol performance, modern features and strong safety credentials.
Mid-Size SUVs: The Kushaq remains one of Škoda’s best-selling models. It is available with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI petrol engines and offers manual and automatic gearbox options.
Sedans: The Slavia is Škoda’s only sedan in India. It combines a spacious cabin, premium interiors and turbo-petrol engines, making it one of the brand’s most popular models.
Premium SUVs: The Kodiaq is Škoda’s flagship SUV in India. Since it is priced above ₹40 lakh, it is not included in the price table below.
Škoda Car Price Range in India
Škoda cars in India start at around ₹8.25 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Kylaq. Within the ₹40 lakh range, buyers can choose from the Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia. Prices vary depending on the variant, transmission and city, so buyers should check the individual model pages before booking.
All Škoda Car Prices in India
Model | Ex-Showroom Price |
Škoda Kylaq | ₹8.25 – 14.40 Lakh |
Škoda Slavia | ₹10.69 – 18.69 Lakh |
Škoda Kushaq | ₹10.99 – 19.09 Lakh |
Note: Prices are ex-showroom and may vary by city and variant. Models priced above ₹40 lakh, such as the Kodiaq, have been excluded.
Škoda Manufacturing in India
Škoda manufactures its India-made cars at its Chakan plant near Pune, Maharashtra. The facility produces the Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia using the company’s MQB-A0-IN platform, which was specially developed for India. Chakan also serves as an export hub for several right-hand-drive markets, helping strengthen Škoda’s presence beyond India.
