Czech automaker Skoda is preparing to introduce several of its global models to India next year as part of a broader effort to appeal to a wider spectrum of customers.
The company, which currently offers vehicles priced between ₹7 lakh and over ₹40 lakh, has confirmed there are no immediate plans to launch electric vehicles (EVs) in the country.
Skoda Auto India Brand Director Ashish Gupta said the company’s locally produced lineup will remain unchanged in 2026, but new imported models are on the way.
“For the next year, the basic portfolio, which is the locally produced cars, remains the same. To excite the market, as we did with the Octavia this year, we are also planning to get some more global, iconic cars into India next year,” Gupta said in an interview with PTI.
While Gupta did not reveal which models will be introduced, Skoda currently offers the Kylaq, Kushaq, and Slavia produced domestically, along with imported models such as the Octavia and Kodiaq.
The company is currently experiencing its best year in India, with 61,607 units sold between January and October 2025, surpassing its previous annual record of 53,721 units achieved in 2022. Skoda aims to sustain a 2% share in the domestic passenger vehicle segment.
Gupta attributed the continued sales momentum to economic reforms, including GST measures, and expressed optimism that demand would persist beyond the festive season.
“How much will it change (post-festive season) and what trends will emerge? I think it is too early to say, but my general feeling is that this momentum will continue,” he said.
To build on this growth, Skoda plans to expand the Kylaq range with additional trims and introduce updates to the Kushaq and Slavia models next year.
Addressing questions about the company’s electric vehicle strategy, Gupta acknowledged Skoda’s extensive global EV lineup but pointed to domestic policy uncertainty as a key factor behind its cautious approach.
“We do have a very large EV portfolio worldwide. But from my point of view, over the last year, there have been so many uncertainties in the market, whether it is the FTA discussions, whether it is the EV policy, and all, it’s becoming very challenging to have a stable plan,” he said.
Gupta added that electrification remains central to Skoda’s long-term strategy in India. “There might be a delay in how fast electrification takes place, which we have seen worldwide.”
“But definitely, any manufacturer who is serious about this market cannot say that we will not go into EVs. Definitely, we are planning for EVs,” he affirmed, without disclosing timelines or models.
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