Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) is celebrating a series of significant achievements at its state-of-the-art vehicle and engine manufacturing facility in Chakan, India.
Highlights:
- Škoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) celebrates a production milestone of 1.5 million made-in-India vehicles at its state-of-the-art Chakan facility.
- The world-class Engine Shop marks its 10th anniversary and surpasses the production milestone of 380,000 locally-made engines, reinforcing SAVWIPL’s commitment to the ‘Make-in-India’ initiative.
- The INDIA 2.0 range, including the VW Taigun and Virtus, as well as the Škoda Kushaq and Slavia, has crossed the 300,000-unit production landmark.
- Demonstrating ‘Make in India, for the world’: Over 30% of cars are exported to nearly 40 global markets.
Since its inception, SAVWIPL has played a pivotal role in India’s automotive landscape, surpassing a remarkable milestone by producing over 1.5 million vehicles at its Chakan Plant since the first car, the Skoda Fabia, rolled out in 2009. This achievement includes iconic models from the Volkswagen Group, such as the VW Vento and Polo, Škoda Fabia and Rapid, along with new-age models based on the MQB-A0-IN platform – VW Taigun and Virtus, Škoda Kushaq, and Slavia.
The Engine Shop at the Chakan facility has produced more than 300,000 units of world-class, highly efficient engines for the Volkswagen Group. This achievement is further bolstered by SAVWIPL’s dedication to domestic sourcing, with the 1.0L TSI engines relying heavily on components manufactured within India, aligning perfectly with the ‘Make in India’ initiative. SAVWIPL also maintains a balanced approach to automation, leveraging technology for efficiency while valuing human expertise and fostering local talent, in line with the ‘Skill India’ movement.
Additionally, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has celebrated the production of 300,000 units of the popular INDIA 2.0 car range, which includes VW Taigun and Virtus, Škoda Kushaq, and Slavia. Engineered in India for India and the world, these cars are among the safest made-in-India vehicles, having achieved a five-star safety rating for both adult and child occupants by the Global NCAP.
Beyond domestic production, SAVWIPL contributes to India’s global presence as a manufacturing hub by exporting over 30% of its car production. This showcases Indian capabilities and quality standards on the international stage, with the Group exporting to over 40 countries and ranking among the top four exporters of India-made cars.
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