SKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN INDIA POSTS RECORD 2025 SALES, CROSSES 20 LAKH LOCALLY BUILT VEHICLES
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has wrapped up 2025 with its strongest performance to date, riding on sustained demand, new model introductions and the growing acceptance of its India-engineered platform. The group reported 1,17,000 domestic sales, its highest ever, marking a 36 per cent year-on-year increase. Including exports, total sales reached 1,59,500 units, reflecting a year of broad-based growth across its multi-brand portfolio.
The surge in volumes also coincided with a major milestone: SAVWIPL crossed 20 lakh vehicles produced in India, underscoring the scale of its operations across its Chakan (Pune) and Shendra (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) plants.
MQB-A0-IN platform continues to anchor growth
Much of the group's current momentum stems from the MQB-A0-IN platform, developed specifically for India and now underpinning all locally manufactured Skoda and Volkswagen models. SAVWIPL's localisation strategy has not only helped reduce costs but has also enabled the brand to build cars tailored to Indian road and usage conditions.
On the export front, cumulative shipments from India have crossed 7,15,000 units, further strengthening the country's position as a global production hub for the Volkswagen Group. In 2025, the company also expanded into new international markets, particularly in the GCC and ASEAN regions.
Brand performance across segments
Volkswagen registered a solid performance in the premium sedan segment, with the Virtus retaining leadership and commanding a 38 per cent market share year-to-date. The brand also tasted quick success with the Golf GTI, whose first batch for India sold out within days of release.
Skoda emerged as another major driver of growth, posting a remarkable 107 per cent surge fueled by the demand for the sub-4-metre Kylaq SUV and the enthusiast-led revival of the Octavia RS. Both products contributed significantly to Skoda's expanding customer base and market presence.
Premium and luxury brands maintain their momentum
In the luxury segment, Audi refreshed its SUV range with the Q7 Signature Edition, Q3 and Q5 Signature Line, and capped the year with the high-performance RSQ8 Performance. Lamborghini continued its strong run with the launch of the Temerario.
Porsche expanded its retail footprint to 13 outlets and invested in new experiential formats to deepen customer engagement. 2025 also marked the entry of Bentley into the Group's India umbrella, adding showrooms in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.
SAVWIPL now operates a network of 700 customer touchpoints across India.
Commenting on the company's performance, Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of SAVWIPL, said the growth was the outcome of consistent execution and a focused long-term strategy. He highlighted deeper localisation, scale efficiencies and a strong product pipeline as the pillars of the Group's success.
Heading into 2026, SAVWIPL plans to introduce multiple new products across brands, continue to strengthen its dealer network, and expand India's role as a central manufacturing and export base within the Volkswagen Group's global ecosystem.
2026-01-15T08:41:10Z