Expansion of Kvasiny Plant Boosts Škoda’s Capacity for Second-Generation Kodiaq SUVs

Expansion of Kvasiny Plant Boosts Škoda’s Capacity for Second-Generation Kodiaq SUVs

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has begun series production of its second-generation Kodiaq SUV at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. The company invested €49 million to modernize and expand the production facilities, enabling the plant to produce up to 410 Kodiaq SUVs daily. This move followed the relocation of Škoda Superb production to the Volkswagen plant in Bratislava, Slovakia. The second-generation Kodiaq offers various powertrain options, including a plug-in hybrid variant with an electric range of over 100 kilometers. Škoda Auto has produced over 870,000 units of the first-generation Kodiaq since its launch in 2016.

(PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV/ KVASINY, 17-Jan-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, one of the world’s oldest car makers and Czech Republic largest private company part of Volkswagen Group, is proud to announce the commencement of series production for the eagerly awaited second-generation Kodiaq, its flagship SUV model, at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. The company has made a significant investment of 49 million euros to modernize the production line and welding shop, ensuring the utmost efficiency and quality. By relocating the production of the new-generation Superb to Bratislava, Slovakia, Škoda has opened up additional capacity at the Kvasiny plant for manufacturing the successful Kodiaq and Karoq SUV models.

Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics, stated, “It was with the Kodiaq that we began our SUV campaign began back in 2016. The fact that this successful model is entering its second generation today is a very special event for the entire team. Countless hours have gone into the thorough preparations for the production launch. And by investing 49 million euros into modernising the manufacturing facilities, we have made a substantial contribution to future-proofing production at our Kvasiny plant. My heartfelt thanks goes to everyone involved. Their expertise and dedication are the reasons we can now write the next chapter in the success story of our flagship SUV.”

The Kvasiny plant has been revamped with a strategic investment of 49 million euros to enhance the production line and welding shop, preparing it for the new Kodiaq and Kodiaq iV, featuring a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Significant improvements have been made in manipulators, chassis assembly, conveyor technologies, and the optimization of robot functions for applying window glue.

With the relocation of Superb production to the Volkswagen plant in Bratislava, freeing up capacity at Kvasiny, the plant is well-equipped to produce an additional 150,000 units annually of the Karoq and Kodiaq SUV models. This development positions the plant to assemble up to 410 Kodiaq SUVs per day.

Škoda Auto’s SUV journey began with the world premiere of the Kodiaq in September 2016, followed by the introduction of the compact Karoq in 2017, the Kamiq city SUV in 2019, and the all-electric Enyaq SUV in 2021. The Kodiaq RS, launched in 2018, marked the debut of Škoda’s sporty RS family of SUVs.

Since its inception, over 870,000 units of the first-generation Kodiaq have rolled off Škoda’s production lines across various locations, serving customers in 60 markets globally. The model has garnered immense popularity, winning over 40 prestigious international awards.

The second-generation Kodiaq, unveiled in Berlin on October 4, represents Škoda’s commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and innovative design. It introduces the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, emphasizing spaciousness, sustainable materials, and innovative features like Škoda Smart Dials. The SUV offers five different powertrain options, including a plug-in hybrid variant with an impressive electric range of over 100 kilometers, marking a significant milestone in Škoda’s SUV evolution.

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SOURCE: Škoda Auto a.s.