Skoda Auto India has reported its highest-ever monthly sales figure of 7,422 units in March 2025, coinciding with the company’s 25th anniversary in the Indian market. The record sales were primarily driven by the recently launched Kylaq SUV, with additional support from the Slavia and Kushaq models.
The milestone comes at a significant time for the Czech automaker, which is celebrating both 25 years of operations in India and 130 years globally. The company has labeled this period as its “New Era” in the Indian market, marked by the introduction of the Kylaq, its first entry in the competitive sub-4-meter SUV segment.
“With the launch of the all-new Kylaq, we committed to a ‘New Era’ in our India journey. The 7,422 cars we sold in March 2025 is testament to this journey taking shape,” said Petr Janeba, Brand Director at Skoda Auto India. The company has extended the introductory pricing for the Kylaq until the end of April to capitalize on the model’s initial success.
The Kylaq, which was unveiled in November 2024 with deliveries beginning in January 2025, has accumulated over 15,000 bookings. To meet this demand, Skoda is implementing what it describes as its “fastest ramp-up in production,” aiming to fulfill all current bookings by the end of May.
Safety remains a key selling point for Skoda’s Indian lineup, with all three models built on its MQB-A0-IN platform—Kushaq, Slavia, and Kylaq—earning five-star safety ratings for both adult and child occupants. While the Kushaq and Slavia were evaluated by Global NCAP, the Kylaq underwent testing under the domestic Bharat NCAP program.
Skoda has significantly expanded its presence in India since 2021, more than doubling its network from 120 touchpoints to over 280, with plans to reach 350 by the end of 2025. The company has also introduced digital initiatives such as fully digitalized showrooms and online sales options, along with customer-focused service programs including the Anytime Warranty and Skoda Supercare maintenance package.
The automaker currently offers five models in the Indian market: Kylaq, Slavia, Kushaq, Kodiaq, and Superb. Since entering India in 2001, Skoda has established a presence in more than 150 cities across the country.
Globally, Skoda Auto delivered over 926,600 vehicles in 2024 and aims to become one of the five best-selling automotive brands in Europe by 2030. The company has been part of the Volkswagen Group for 30 years and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide, operating in around 100 markets.