Sales of the locally produced Skoda Kushaq have now begun in Vietnam.

Skoda is leveraging synergies with India, from where it imports completely knocked-down (CKD) kits for assembly. Alongside the Kushaq, Skoda’s line-up in Vietnam also includes the Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs imported from Europe.

In the coming months, local production and sales will be extended to include the Slavia saloon, which will also be assembled from CKD kits from India.

Before production started, pre-series Kushaq vehicles covered over 330,000 kilometres on a variety of Vietnamese roads and underwent extensive climate testing, including trials at temperatures from -10°C to +42°C and in high humidity. Since Skoda’s entry into the Vietnamese market in September 2023, 15 dealerships have opened, including a new Experience Centre’ showroom concept in Hanoi.

Further expansion of the Vietnam network is planned for this year and Skoda has said it envisages its sales reaching 40,000 units annually in the country by the early 2030s.