| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive industry |
| Founded | November 2001[1] |
| Headquarters | Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India[2] |
| Number of locations | 2 (Aurangabad, Chakan) |
| Area served | India |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Production output | 20,019 units (2010) |
| Revenue | Kč12.5 billion (2010) (29.9 billion INR) ($767.21 million USD) |
| Parent | Škoda Auto |
| Website | Škoda-Auto.co.in |
Škoda Auto India Private Limited, more commonly referred to as Škoda Auto India, established November 2001,[1] is a fully owned subsidiary of the Czech automotive manufacturer Škoda Auto and a division of Volkswagen Group Sales India.[2]
According to an official release, Škoda Auto India sold more than 16,000 units in 2008,[2] a 28.5% increase from 2007 sales totals.[2] Furthermore, SAIPL is aiming to become the strategic hub in South and Eastern Asian markets for the Škoda Auto marque, by exporting its locally produced products to Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.[3] As of April 2009[ref], it has sold over 61,000 units since operations began in November 2001.[1]
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The Octavia was the first car to be launched in India.[3] Targeted at the Indian premium segment,[3] its handling, fuel efficiency, and low initial price (compared to other products then available in the Indian market)[3] made the Octavia an instant hit with the Indian car user.[4] Its Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engined version, in particular, delivered a high level of fuel efficiency and (for the Indian market) power and torque, resulting in higher level of driveability when compared to existing products available in the Indian market.
Škoda Auto India Private Limited has its manufacturing plant located at Shendra on the outskirts of Aurangabad which has an annual capacity of 40,000 vehicles.[5] This Aurangabad plant is also shared by Audi India to manufacture the Audi A4 and Audi A6 models. It also uses the Volkswagen India Private Limited plant at Chakan, Maharashtra to manufacture the Škoda Fabia.
Škoda Auto India currently sells the following four fundamental models, in a total of nineteen variants:[6]
Škoda Auto India Private Limited currently has more than 70 dealerships across 53 cities in 18 states and 2 Union Territories of India.[8]
In the year 2010-11, Škoda Auto India Private Limited recorded sales of 20,019 units.
While Škoda cars in India have been praised for their quality, performance, comfort, efficiency, technological innovation and driving experience,[9] they have been reported to be expensive to own and maintain.
In February 2008, Nummer Eins, a Škoda India authorised dealership, swapped parts from a car that was scheduled for service and replaced them with non-standard and defective ones leading to an accident.[10] The consumer Court in India ruled that Škoda Auto must pay for the repairs on the car, which must also be carried out to international standards.[10] In a separate case, the Indian consumer Court had directed Škoda Auto to replace a defective car with a new one, or refund the owner INR 1,113,000,[11] after Škoda Auto failed to rectify a major problem in a car.[11] M/S Silver Tone Motors Pvt Ltd, a Škoda service centre, claimed that the problems were caused by non-genuine parts that were installed by the dealer.[11]
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| supermini | Favorit / Forman (78) | Felicia (6U) | Fabia Mk1 (6Y) | Fabia Mk2 (5J) | ||||||||||||||||||
| LAV | Roomster (5J) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| mini SUV | Yeti (5L) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| small family car | Octavia Mk1 (1U) | Octavia Mk2 (1Z) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| large executive car | Superb Mk1 (3U) | Superb Mk2 (3T) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| panel van | Praktik (5J) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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