Škoda Auto a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group has a significant manufacturing presence in India through its facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra and its main production plant in Pune, Maharashtra.
Škoda Auto India Manufacturing Plants
1. Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) – Pune, Maharashtra
- Location: Chakan, Pune
- Key Models Produced:
- Škoda Kushaq (Compact SUV)
- Škoda Slavia (Sedan)
- Volkswagen Taigun (Compact SUV, for VW)
- Volkswagen Virtus (Sedan, for VW)
- Capacity: ~ 200,000 units per year (shared with Volkswagen)
- Features:
- One of the most advanced VW Group plants globally
- High localization (up to 95% for some models)
- Exports to markets like Mexico, South Africa, and ASEAN countries
2. Aurangabad Plant (Contract Manufacturing)
- Operated by: Volkswagen Group Sales India
- Models Assembled:
- Škoda Superb (Premium Sedan, CKD assembly)
- Škoda Octavia (Luxury Sedan, CKD assembly)
- Volkswagen Tiguan (SUV, CKD assembly)
- Note: This plant is not fully owned by Škoda but is used for assembling imported kits.
Škoda’s India Strategy (India 2.0 Project)
- Škoda leads Volkswagen Group’s India 2.0 strategy, focusing on high localization and competitive pricing.
- The MQB A0 IN platform (specially developed for India) underpins the Kushaq and Slavia.
- Plans to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) in India by 2025-26.
Export Hub
- The Pune plant serves as an export base for Škoda and Volkswagen models to Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.