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Skoda Kylaq Production Tops 50,000 Units in First Year in India

The milestone underscores Skoda’s India-first engineering strategy rooted in localisation, expanded Chakan capacity and supplier partnerships.

Overview

  • The 50,000-unit mark was recorded in January 2026, reflecting units produced and dispatched beyond the 46,872 Kylaq retail sales logged in calendar 2025.
  • The Kylaq is Skoda’s first sub-4-metre SUV for India, engineered on the MQB-A0-IN platform for local conditions with extensive input from Indian teams.
  • SAVWIPL increased capacity at the Chakan plant by about 30% to support sustained demand and deepen cost-competitive production.
  • Stronger engagement with domestic suppliers has raised localisation levels, supporting Make in India goals and improving serviceability.
  • Company data and statements credit the Kylaq with driving 36% year-on-year Group growth in 2025, a milestone celebrated in the presence of Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy.