Skoda Auto India achieves record sales growth of 107% in 2025: details

Skoda Auto India finished 2025 at a historic high, delivering 72,665 vehicles during the year, more than double 2024’s 35,166 units. This milestone makes 2025 the brand’s most successful year in India since it began operations in the country in 2001. The strong annual performance was supported by steady momentum through year end. 5,567 vehicles were shipped in December 2025, close to November’s 5,491-unit figure.Notably, November sales were almost double those recorded in the same month last year, underscoring the brand’s continued growth trajectory. The main contributor to this surge was the Kayak, which helped Skoda expand its reach in the compact SUV segment. Limited-run editions of the Kushaq and Slavia also piqued showroom interest, while the Kodiaq continued to strengthen the brand’s presence in the premium SUV segment. The reintroduction of the Octavia RS also helped, with all 100 units allocated for India being snapped up soon after bookings opened. Currently, Skoda’s Indian portfolio consists of four models: Kiliq, Slavia, Kushaq and Kodiaq.

Apart from sales, the company has made significant progress in strengthening its retail and service network. By the end of 2025, Skoda had expanded to more than 325 customer touchpoints spread across 183 cities. Dealership operations were supported by a workforce of over 7,500 personnel who collectively underwent over 25,000 days of training during the year. The brand has also crossed significant production and sales milestones, having sold over 200,000 locally manufactured vehicles since 2021 and crossing 500,000 cumulative sales since entering the Indian market. Customer ownership initiatives included longer standard warranty coverage and feature updates aimed at reducing operating costs. Additionally, India became Skoda’s first major global market to complete the full network-wide rollout of the brand’s updated corporate identity and showroom design.The launch of the new Skoda Kushaq facelift is also expected this month. The new Skoda Kushaq facelift will feature cosmetic upgrades inside and out along with additional features. It is expected to carry over its split headlamp layout, while getting a more streamlined front grille, updated bumper design and fresh L-shaped tail-lamps. Inside the cabin, the basic layout is likely to remain unchanged, but it is expected to feature upgraded materials as well as a refreshed color scheme including soft-touch surfaces and silver-chrome accents. Expected features include a larger touchscreen infotainment system, a new digital cluster, ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and more. Mechanically, the Kushaq facelift will continue to get the same set of engine options. A 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo petrol, producing 148bhp of power and 250Nm of torque. Transmission options may include a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The second engine is a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo petrol with 115 hp, 175 Nm torque.Commenting on this historic year, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, “The year 2025 will always be special for us. This is our 25th anniversary in India, and it has seen us with our most advanced and diverse product portfolio ever, and we are now at our widest when it comes to network and market presence. All this, coupled with the trust and love shown in us by our customers, has taken us to our biggest year ever in India. The overwhelming response to the Kyoc, the continued appreciation for the Kodiaq and the fervent excitement for the return of the Octavia RS reaffirms the strong emotional connection customers share with the brand. Additionally, the cars that started our India 2.0 journey, the Kushaq and the Slavia, are seeing sustained demand. As we move into 2026, we look forward to building on this momentum with a renewed product offensive, intensified sales and after-sales initiatives, and an even greater focus on expanding our reach and getting closer to our customers.