Skoda Volkswagen’s Chakan Plant Reaches 1.5 Million Units Milestone

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Ltd (SAVWIPL) has announced the production of over 1.5 million vehicles at its Chakan plant in Pune. The facility began operations in 2009, with the first car produced being the Škoda Fabia. Since then, the plant has manufactured a range of vehicles from the Volkswagen Group, including the VW Vento, Polo, Taigun, and Virtus.

Additionally, SAVWIPL marked the production of 300,000 units of its INDIA 2.0 car range, which features models like the VW Taigun and Virtus, and the Škoda Kushaq and Slavia. The company exports over 30% of its production to more than 40 countries, ranking among the top four exporters of India-made cars.

Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, commented on the milestone: "The significant output of 1.5 million vehicles at our Chakan Plant, coupled with the production milestone of four successful MQB models and the 10-year journey of our engine shop, stands testament to our dedication to India’s automotive industry and SAVWIPL’s significant contribution to the nation’s talent and workforce. As we outline our expansion plan in India, we remain steadfast in our mission to ‘Innovating Locally, Impacting Globally’. We aim to elevate India’s position as a global hub for automotive manufacturing, aligning with the national mission of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, driving growth and prosperity within our communities."

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