Škoda looks to drive change with Kylaq's 8K monthly sales target

Czech automobile (auto) maker Škoda Auto India, which has been in the Indian auto market for 25 years, is now targeting higher volumes, a 3 per cent market share, and better profitability with its locally developed compact sport utility vehicle, Kylaq.

- SOHINI DAS

The carmaker has been selling 2,500-3,500 cars per month in India (including models like the Kushaq, Kodiaq, Slavia, and Superb). With the Kylaq—whose bookings began Monday and deliveries start in January—Škoda plans to change this dynamic.

According to Petr Janeba, brand director, Škoda Auto India, the company is eyeing sales of 8,000 units per month for the Kylaq, which starts at ₹7.89 lakh (ex-showroom) and boasts 96 per cent localisation.

"We get more than 160,000 inquiries from different channels," Janeba said, adding that Škoda expects Kylaq sales to reach 8,000 units per month.