Skoda Begins Production Of Kylaq In India; Deliveries Start January Onwards
SAVWIPL has enhanced its Chakan Plant’s production capacity by 30 per cent to 2,55,000 units annually, with Kylaq’s production
 Andreas Dick, Board Member for Production & Logistics at Škoda Auto, and Piyush Arora, MD & CEO of ŠAVWIPL at the official Start of Production (SoP) ceremony for the Škoda Kylaq. (1)_20241214173529_original_image_14.webp)
German carmaker, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has started the production of its upcoming sub-4-meter SUV ‘Kylaq’ at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune.
Reflecting SAVWIPL’s focus on the “Make in India” initiative, Skoda Kylaq is engineered and manufactured locally, adhering to the Group's highest standards. This is the Group’s fifth model to be built on the robust MQB-A0-IN platform with high levels of localisation. Additionally, SAVWIPL has expanded its local supplier base by 10 per cent to improve turnaround time and reduce cost of ownership.
Commenting on the localised production of Kylaq, Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “Kylaq is engineered and developed in India to cater to the evolving requirements of Indian customers. By manufacturing Kylaq locally, we proudly support the Make-in-India initiative, maintaining Group’s DNA of delivering safety, comfort and driving dynamics.”
SAVWIPL has enhanced its Chakan Plant’s production capacity by 30 per cent to 2,55,000 units annually, with Kylaq’s production. Operational efficiency has also improved significantly, with production lines now running at 40 jobs per hour (JPH). In line with SAVWIPL’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing, Skoda Kylaq incorporates eco-friendly materials such as bamboo fiber in the cabin.
Andreas Dick, Member of the Board of Management of Skoda Auto for Production and Logistics, added “The successful start of production for Škoda Kylaq reflects the incredible teamwork and collaboration between our teams in India and the Czech Republic. Every detail has been meticulously planned and executed, from design to the implementation of advanced manufacturing processes, ensuring we meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. These efforts have created the ideal prerequisites for Kylaq to become a cornerstone of our success in India, setting new benchmarks in the compact SUV segment and strengthening our commitment to this dynamic market.”
To support the customers, SAVWIPL is also expanding its sales and service network to 350 covering Tier 2 and & Tier 3 cities across India in 2025.
Deliveries of the Skoda Kylaq are scheduled to begin by January 2025.
