Skoda Auto VW India Achives New Milestone, Rolls Out 1.5 Millionth car From Chakan Plant

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has been witnessing an overwhelming response in the Indian market. The brand has reported an impressive sales numbers last month. Now, the company has unlocked a milestone, celebrating the rollout of the 1.5 millionth four-wheeler from its Chakan plant.

It is the same facility, where the company produced the tech-loaded hatchback Fabia in 2009, followed by VW Vento, Polo, and Škoda Rapid along with new-age models VW Taigun, Virtus, Kushaq, and Slavia.

Achivement

The brand also informed that the Engine Shop at the facility has produced more than 300,000 units of world-class and highly efficient engines for the VW Group. It includes the trusted 1.0-litre TSI powertrain, which is used in Virtus, Taigun, Slavia and Kushaq.

Apart from this, the facility has also produced 3,00,000 units of the India 2.0 car range. The release says it took years to achieve this number.

Here’s How Official Reacted

Commenting on above mentioned milestones, Škoda Auto a.s. Board Member for Production and Logistics, Andreas Dick said, “In today’s ever-evolving global arena, India emerges as a vital contributor to Skoda Auto’s production prowess. The milestones achieved by Škoda Auto Volkswagen India resonate far beyond national borders, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation on a global scale. Our decade-long investment in the Engine Shop and the remarkable output of 1.5 million vehicles at the Chakan Plant, showcases India’s pivotal role in our global strategy”.

VW India Top Official Statement

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s MD & CEO, Piyush Arora said, “The significant output of 1.5 million vehicles at our Chakan Plant, coupled with the production milestone of four successful MQB models and the 10-year journey of our Engine Shop stand testament to our dedication to India’s automotive industry and SAVWIPL’s significant contribution to the nation’s talent and workforce. As we outline our expansion plan in India, we remain steadfast in our mission to ‘Innovating Locally, Impacting Globally’.