Škoda will lose the production of the Superb model, which will be taken over by the Slovak Volkswagen factory in Bratislava from 2023. For some time, there has been speculation about the relocation of the profitable Kodiaq model to Germany, but according to the carmaker, it remains in the Czech Republic and will continue to be produced in Kvasiny in the Rychnov region, as well as its successor. The decision should be long-term.
The parent company Volkswagen decided to move the Superb, which wants to consolidate production, get related models in one place and thus make full use of the individual factories. “By moving production of the next generation of the Superb model from the plant in Kvasiny to Slovakia to Bratislava, Škoda Auto in the Czech Republic will release the capacity urgently needed for the brand’s growth plan,” the Czech carmaker said on Friday.
“This will create the conditions for further expansion of our brand while maintaining high profitability,” commented Thomas Schäfer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Škoda Auto, adding that he welcomed the decision regarding the occupancy of the Group’s plants.
Škoda will use the capacity to increase the production volume of the Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs as well as for another upcoming model. “In this context, it was decided to continue to produce the next generation of the Škoda Kodiaq model in Kvasiny,” confirms Martina Gillichová, spokeswoman for the Kvasiny and Vrchlabí plants. “The capacities that will be released soon will allow the company to increase the production of high-demand SUVs, as well as allow another Škoda model to be produced in Kvasiny. It should be emphasized that customers will benefit from shorter production capacity due to their overall expanded production capacity. delivery times, “he adds.
Škoda also received new tasks from Volkswagen. It will continue to take care of at least the development of the Superb and, in addition to preparing for its next generation, has also taken over the development of a new generation of middle-class cars for the group’s main brands.
In addition, the Czech brand will be responsible for the activities of the entire VW Group in other (outside) European markets. In addition to the India region, Volkswagen also took care of Russia and North Africa.
“I consider it an important signal that the Škoda brand will take even greater responsibility in the Volkswagen Group. In addition to the India region, we will also manage the growth markets in Russia and North Africa in the future. The fact that the Group management has entrusted us with these tasks underlines great confidence in the ability. employees of Škoda Auto, “added Schäfer.
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