Kylaq SUV, Virtus Sedan Help Skoda Volkswagen Achieve Record Sales in India
Skoda auto volkswagen india Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) marked a record sales year in 2025, with strong contributions from two standout models — the Skoda Kylaq SUV and the Volkswagen Virtus sedan — that played key roles in driving growth and reshaping the brands’ performance in the highly competitive indian automotive market.📈 Record Domestic Sales in 2025In the calendar year 2025, SAVWIPL reported its highest‑ever domestic sales of 117,000 units, registering a notable growth of about 36 % over 2024. When combined with exports, total volumes reached approximately 159,500 units, marking one of the company’s strongest business phases in India’s 25‑year journey.🛻 Skoda Kylaq: The Compact SUV Sensation📊 Major Growth Driver
- The Skoda Kylaq emerged as a central volume generator for the group, particularly for Skoda’s sales performance.
- The compact SUV, built on the India‑specific MQB‑A0‑IN platform, has consistently attracted buyers thanks to its modern features, spacious cabin, and strong value proposition in the high‑demand sub‑4‑metre SUV segment.
- Skoda India’s overall sales more than doubled year‑on‑year (107 % growth), driven significantly by Kylaq demand.
- The SUV captured a large share of Skoda’s volumes, helping the brand reach one of its highest sales totals ever in India.
- Competitive pricing and positioning in the compact SUV segment, which forms a substantial portion of the indian market
- Designed to offer a blend of European build quality and local relevance
- Strong feature set for tech‑ and value‑oriented buyers
- The Volkswagen Virtus has established itself as one of India’s leading premium sedans. According to recent data, it achieved a commanding share in its category and continued to perform strongly throughout 2025.
- The Virtus not only contributed significant volumes to volkswagen India’s sales tally but also strengthened the brand’s presence in the mid‑data-size sedan segment — a category that remains competitive but still influential among buyers who prioritize space, comfort, and driving dynamics.
- Balanced performance and comfort with punchy engines and refined driving experience
- Smart feature list and safety credentials that appeal to both family and executive buyers
- Ongoing popularity has helped Virtus maintain momentum even as sedan segments shrink overall
- The Kylaq powered Skoda’s record growth, driving a major portion of the brand’s sales increase.
- The Virtus strengthened Volkswagen’s stable in a segment where it competes with premium sedans, helping maintain brand relevance and consistent monthly deliveries.
- Their success, supported by a broader portfolio that also includes other MQB‑A0‑IN models, contributed to overall market volume gains for the SAVWIPL portfolio.
- India crossed two million vehicles produced locally, many on the India‑developed MQB‑A0‑IN platform that underlies popular models like Kylaq, Virtus, Taigun and Slavia.
- The group’s expanded dealer and service footprint helped support demand across urban and tier‑II/III markets.