ŠKODA

ŠKODA presented the fourth generation of its popular Fabia model in 2021, which is now based on the Modular Transverse Toolkit for the first time. With the Kushaq SUV, the Czech brand also launched its India 2.0 market offensive.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The ŠKODA models are synonymous with smart understatement, featuring a superior spacious interior, the highest standards of functionality, excellent value for money and a distinctive design. Added to that are a number of “Simply Clever” ideas and new digital services, all aimed at making customers’ lives easier.

In fiscal year 2021, ŠKODA presented the fourth generation of the Fabia, which is now based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Transverse Toolkit for the first time. The successful small car is even more dynamic and grown-up than its predecessor, boasting proportions and lines that stir the emotions. With its generous space and ergonomic controls, every part of the interior has been designed with the passenger in mind. New infotainment functions and numerous safety and assistance systems round off the vehicle concept. ŠKODA is regearing itself in the Indian market and presented the first model in its India 2.0 brand offensive in the reporting year: the ŠKODA Kushaq. The model name is derived from the Sanskrit language and roughly translates as “king”. The SUV combines the Czech brand’s typical qualities with the preferences of Indian customers: with an attractive design and excellent functionality, paired with ŠKODA’s “Simply Clever” ideas, the Kushaq is a quintessential ŠKODA SUV. The interior combines ŠKODA’s classic SUV design with Indian applications.

The ŠKODA brand delivered 0.9 (1.0) million vehicles worldwide in the reporting period. Sales increased year-on-year in France (+1.5%) and Spain (+19.2%) and more than doubled in India.

ŠKODA sold 0.8 (0.8) million vehicles in the past fiscal year. There was strong demand for the Kamiq and Karoq SUVs, and the new Enyaq iV was also very popular with customers. The difference between figures for deliveries and unit sales is due mainly to the fact that the vehicle-producing joint ventures in China are not attributed to ŠKODA brand companies.

ŠKODA produced 0.8 million vehicles worldwide in fiscal year 2021, a decrease of 14.8% versus 2020. The main plant in Mladá Boleslav celebrated a special milestone in the reporting year: 15 million vehicles have been manufactured there since automotive production began in 1905.

SALES REVENUE AND EARNINGS

Despite lower unit sales, the ŠKODA brand increased sales revenue by 3.9% to €17.7 billion in fiscal year 2021. In particular, positive margin and exchange rate effects as well as lower excess CO₂ emissions premiums raised the operating result to €1.1 (0.8) billion. The operating return on sales amounted to 6.1%, contrasting with 4.4% in the previous year.

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