Skoda Auto is celebrating the production of its three-millionth SUV, a black Kodiaq Sportline, which rolled off the production line at the Kvasiny plant. Thc Czech carmaker has produced the last million SUVs in just 31 months or a little over two-and-a-half years. The two-millionth Skoda SUV had rolled out of the main plant in Mladá Boleslav on March 1, 2021.
After Skoda first entered the SUV segment with the Skoda Yeti in 2009, the cars have quickly become an integral part of the Czech carmaker’s portfolio. Over the course of its successful SUV campaign, the Czech carmaker has introduced the Kodiaq, Karoq and Kamiq series as well as its first all-electric MEB-based SUV model, the Enyaq. Boosted by the Kushaq’s success in India, SUVs now represent nearly half of Skoda’s global sales.
Andreas Dick, Skoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics, said, “Producing three million SUVs since 2009 is a fantastic achievement for our entire team. This milestone highlights the evolution of our customers’ preferences and our flexibility in meeting their needs. Today, almost 50% of the vehicles we deliver are SUVs. Our mission is clear: We are wholly committed to electrifying our SUV lineup and adapting our production facilities. Challenge accepted!”
In the Czech Republic, Škoda manufactures the Kamiq, Enyaq, and Enyaq Coupé at the Mladá Boleslav facility, while the Karoq and Kodiaq roll off the production line in Kvasiny. Additionally, the automaker builds its SUV models in China, India, Ukraine, and Slovakia.
