Czech automaker Skoda has registered its best July sales last month with 102,700 units worldwide compared to 99,700 units in the same month last year, up by 31 per cent, informs the automaker in a release.
High demand for the SUVs like Kodiaq and Karoq has played a key role in the brand’s growth last month. Skoda Kodiaq sold 15,400 units, while the Karoq sold 13,700 units, up by 25.2 per cent and 28.2 per cent respectively, informs the release.
The automaker claimed that it is growing significantly in the different European markets. In Western Europe, Skoda posted 12.3 per cent growth with 45,600 units delivered, while in Central and Eastern Europe, it registered 11.2 per cent (17,500 units) and 18.4 per cent (4,900 units) growth respectively.
Commenting on the sales performance, Alain Favey, Skoda Auto board member for sales and marketing, said, “For the first time in our history, we have delivered more than 100,000 vehicles in July. We are delighted with the high demand for our SUV models Kodiaq and Karoq. This underlines the fact that we have hit the mark with our SUV campaign.”
Favey also said, “In the coming months, we expect further growth stimulus from our new city SUV Skoda Kamiq, in particular. The attractive new models Skoda Scala Monte Carlo and Kamiq Monte Carlo, which we will be showing for the first time at the IAA 2019, will also give our brand additional momentum.”
In Germany, Skoda has delivered 18,600 vehicles last month, compared to 16,000 vehicles in July 2018. On the other hand, in China, the world’s largest single market, Skoda registered 21,100 deliveries last month, up by 16.7 per cent from 25,100 vehicles sold in July 2018.
However, Skoda’s sales in India were down by 14.6 per cent with 1,200 units delivered compared to 1,400 units in the same month last year.
