Škoda Auto India, following its most successful sales year in 2025 and the introduction of the new Kushaq, continues to accelerate its growth momentum with an expanding product portfolio. Reinforcing its strategy of democratising European technology for Indian customers, the brand has enhanced the variant mix of its popular sub-4m SUV, the Kylaq, offering greater choice, value, and accessibility.
The Kylaq has emerged as a key pillar in Škoda Auto India’s growth story. With over 50,000 units sold since its launch, the model has made a significant contribution to the brand’s best-ever annual sales performance, coinciding with Škoda’s 25th year in India. Its strong appeal lies in a compelling blend of safety, driving dynamics, advanced technology, and value, positioning it as a formidable contender in the highly competitive sub-4m SUV segment.
Commenting on the milestone, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said, “The Kylaq is a strong testament to our long-term commitment to India and marked our entry into the market’s most competitive segment. Crossing the 50,000 sales milestone is truly humbling and reflects the growing trust in the Škoda brand. To build on this momentum, we are expanding the Kylaq line-up with customer-led enhancements, while also making it the most accessible vehicle with a real automatic transmission in its segment. These upgrades democratise features that matter most to today’s customers across variants.”
As part of its expansion strategy, the Kylaq lineup will grow from four variants and seven price points to six variants and 11 price points in 2026. The newly introduced Classic+ variant bridges the gap between the Classic and Signature trims, while the Prestige+ now sits at the top of the range. This expanded lineup ensures enhanced flexibility and choice for customers across multiple price points.
With more updates planned later this year, the Kylaq continues to embody Škoda Auto India’s commitment to delivering European technology, strong value, and engaging driving experiences tailored for Indian roads.
Škoda Auto India has officially unveiled the new Kushaq, taking forward the brand’s mission of democratising European technology for Indian roads. Launched under the India 2.0 strategy, the updated Kushaq brings advanced features, segment-first technologies, and a host of safety, comfort, and convenience upgrades.
Easy to Flaunt: Modern Solid Design with Monte Carlo Badge
The Kushaq adopts Škoda’s Modern Solid design philosophy, featuring an all-new front grille with chrome ribs and an illuminated light band, connected LED taillights with sequential turn indicators, and the illuminated Škoda lettering at the rear. For the first time, the Monte Carlo badge is available from launch. The SUV is offered in three new colours—Shimla Green, Steel Grey, Cherry Red—alongside existing options. Alloy wheels, LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, and dynamic body lines add to the sporty, yet robust road presence.
Easy to Drive: Range of Real Automatics
The Kushaq is offered with real automatic transmissions across variants:
1.0 TSI engine (85kW, 178Nm) with an all-new 8-speed torque converter automatic or 6-speed manual.
1.5 TSI engine (110kW, 250Nm) paired with the proven 7-speed DSG, featuring disc brakes on all wheels.
With 188 mm ground clearance, the SUV is designed for both city drives and rougher roads, ensuring comfort and performance in all conditions.
Easy on the Experience
The interiors boast a Panoramic Sunroof, dual-colour ambient lighting, six-way ventilated electric front seats, and a premium Škoda sound system. Boot space stretches from 491 litres up to 1,405 litres. Standard comfort features include Climatronic Auto AC, electric sunroof, auto-dimming IRVM, rain-sensing wipers, rear wiper, and over 25 safety features. Higher variants get 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit and AI-powered infotainment with 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and Google Automotive AI Agent, recognising Indian accents for intuitive voice interaction.
Easy to Trust: Safety First
The Kushaq retains its 5-star Global NCAP rating with six airbags as standard and over 25 active and passive safety features, extending up to 40 on top variants. All-weather visibility and disaster-preparedness features make it one of the safest SUVs in its class.
Easy to Own: Škoda Super Care Package
Škoda introduces the Super Care package:
4-year / 100,000 km warranty
4 years Roadside Assistance
4 labour-free services
Warranty extendable to 6 years, 6-year corrosion warranty, 3-year paint warranty
Pre-bookings are now open at ₹15,000 via Škoda Auto India’s official website, with deliveries expected by end-March 2026.
Škoda Auto India marked 2025 as the most defining year in its journey in the country, celebrating its 25th anniversary with its strongest sales performance ever. The brand closed the year with 72,665 cars sold, registering an impressive 107% year-on-year growth compared to 35,166 units in 2024. This milestone performance stands as Škoda Auto India’s biggest year to date, driven by a powerful product portfolio, wider market presence and a renewed focus on customer trust.
Reflecting on the achievement, Brand Director Ashish Gupta described 2025 as a truly special year, highlighting the brand’s most diverse product range, its widest network reach, and the strong emotional bond shared with customers. The overwhelming response to the Kylaq significantly expanded the brand’s accessibility, while continued demand for the Kodiaq, Kushaq and Slavia sustained momentum across key segments. The return of the Octavia RS further reinforced Škoda’s performance legacy, receiving extraordinary enthusiasm from car enthusiasts across the country.
The brand’s growth was supported by a clear product and network strategy. During the year, Škoda Auto India crossed the milestone of over 200,000 locally produced cars sold since 2021 and expanded its footprint to more than 325 customer touchpoints across 183 cities. This expansion strengthened the brand’s mission of democratising European engineering across India, achieved through long-standing dealer partnerships and the addition of new partners with a strong customer-centric focus.
Beyond products, Škoda Auto India strengthened its brand identity and customer engagement through cultural relevance and storytelling. India became the first major global market to complete a 100% network rebranding with the updated corporate identity, delivering a modern and unified customer experience. The onboarding of Ranveer Singh as the brand’s first-ever Brand Superstar added youthful energy and visibility, while campaigns such as ‘Fans, Not Owners’ celebrated the emotional connection customers share with the brand. Collaborations like the Octavia RS campaign with sitar maestro Rishab Sharma further helped Škoda connect performance with contemporary expression.
Trust and ownership experience remained central to the brand’s strategy. The combined sales and aftersales workforce grew to over 7,500 professionals, supported by more than 25,000 training days in 2025. Enhanced ownership benefits, extended standard warranties and value-focused feature upgrades helped reduce ownership costs while elevating service quality. Trust in Škoda’s engineering capabilities was reinforced through landmark initiatives such as the Fans of Škoda Leh expedition, which earned recognition from the India and Asia Book of Records for the largest convoy to reach Umling La, and the Kodiaq becoming the first petrol-powered SUV to reach the North Face base camp of Mount Everest.
As Škoda Auto India steps into 2026, the brand aims to build on the strong foundation laid during its silver jubilee year. With new product introductions, sharper sales and aftersales initiatives, deeper market penetration and a continued emphasis on listening to its customers, Škoda Auto India is set to carry forward its growth momentum while strengthening its position in the Indian automotive landscape.
The vibrant shores of Goa set the stage for an electrifying celebration as TVS Motor Company hosted the fifth edition of its flagship motorcycling festival, MotoSoul 5.0. Drawing over 8,000 riders from around the world, the festival became a melting pot of innovation, culture, craftsmanship and the shared joy of riding. This year’s edition carried special significance as TVS marked twenty years of the iconic Apache brand while unveiling fresh design expressions and exclusive creations that captivated enthusiasts throughout Day 1.
A marquee highlight of the festival was the debut of the TVS Ronin Agonda, a limited-edition motorcycle inspired by the calm, confident and contemporary visual energy of Goa’s Agonda Beach. With its white-led palette, retro five-stripe graphics and modern-retro identity, the Ronin Agonda brings forward the brand’s evolving design philosophy rooted in individuality and expression. Adding to the excitement was the reveal of the TVS Apache RTX Anniversary Edition, dressed in an exclusive black and champagne gold livery with special badging to commemorate two decades of Apache’s racing-bred engineering and a global community of 6.5 million riders.
The festival also showcased two custom masterpieces built in collaboration with Smoked Garage — the TVS Ronin Kensai and the TVS Apache RR310 Speedline. The Ronin Kensai embodies a dual-soul character with its café racer stance that effortlessly transforms into a muscular bobber, supported by air suspension, industrial floating seat design, upright exhaust and CNC-machined components. On the performance front, the Apache RR310 Speedline reimagines aerodynamic flow with slick tyres, a bespoke swingarm, composite bodywork and a performance exhaust designed for uninterrupted speed and razor-sharp handling.
Expanding its design language beyond motorcycles, TVS Motor introduced the limited-edition ‘Art of Protection’ helmet series exclusively for MotoSoul attendees. These helmets combine functional safety with a crafted artistic identity, mirroring the expressive ethos of the Ronin lineup.
Day 1 of MotoSoul 5.0 pulsed with energy as riders immersed themselves in high-adrenaline showcases, including the RiderSphere, FMX freestyle aerial acts, Gymkhana, Flat Track and Dirt Track challenges along with the Adventure Arena. Cultural zones featuring moto art, graffiti walls, gaming booths, tattoo spaces and freestyle rap added vibrant layers to the festival’s ambience. As dusk turned into night, electrifying performances by Badshah and DJ Akbar Sami transformed the venue into a pulsating celebration of music and motorcycling spirit.
MotoSoul 5.0 opened with gratitude and vision, as TVS Motor Chairman Sudarshan Venu highlighted the festival’s role in celebrating individuality, youth expression and the shared passion that unites riders across continents. The excitement, energy and camaraderie on display reaffirmed MotoSoul’s growing global influence as a festival where riders, creators and enthusiasts come together to celebrate freedom on two wheels.
PANAJI: With Goa considered one of the most important markets for all automotive companies, Goans will now have access to the premium range of Brixton Motorcycles launched by MotoHaus in India. MotoHaus has also unveiled an electric scooter, Italian VLF Tennis, considering the burgeoning demand for these vehicles in the state.
MotoHaus, a venture of KAW Veloce Motors Pvt Ltd (KVMPL), as part of its nationwide expansion launched its 4th dealership in India which is in Goa, in partnership with Autozone INC. Brixton Motorcycles’ range of high-performance motorcycles includes the Crossfire 500X, Crossfire 500XC, Cromwell 1200, and Cromwell 1200X. These globally renowned motorcycles showcase exceptional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. The VLF Tennis Electric Scooter offers a practical, eco-friendly solution for urban commuters. Tushar Shelke, Managing Director, KVMPL-MotoHaus, said that for Motohaus, Goa has always been a top priority. “Our whole intention of getting these bikes to India was that we wanted to create a benchmark in terms of what we offer as a product in terms of the price, design and performance. With Motohaus coming to Goa, Goans will have access to world-class global brands at an accessible price. We have not compromised on the quality for the Indian market. The Brixton motorcycles are manufactured using foreign components. For the electric scooter, the battery, tyres and charger are sourced from local manufacturers, while the motor and controls are imported,” he said. Brixton Motorcycles caters to enthusiasts by blending versatility with modern-day safety equipment and features such as ABS, LED lighting, Brembo-powered J. Juan brake setup, fully adjustable KYB suspension and more, ideal for city commutes, touring or adventurous trails. The VLF Tennis Electric Scooter, designed for sustainable mobility, features a lightweight frame, large tyres, a removable battery, cantilever suspension and three riding modes with 130kms of range, making it an ideal choice for navigating Goa’s bustling streets while supporting the city’s sustainability goals. Elaborating on the electric scooter, he said, “There is a demand in the electric scooter market. Our electric scooter will appeal to the younger segment, both boys and girls, who want something different, and the young working-class people. There is nothing like it in the market at the moment. Our USP of the electric scooter that we have launched is its look. Most of the competitors in the market have a kind of boxy design which does not really appeal to the masses.” Shelke said MotoHaus is banking on the electric scooter’s good build quality, fit and finish to create an impact. “Our electric scooter has a removable battery which most of the competition does not offer today. It is also one of the lightest electric scooters in the market today. It’s easy to use and manoeuvre. We are the only manufacturer in India to offer a double-sided aluminium swing arm that helps to keep the weight in check. Unlike our competitors, our electric scooter focusses on features that are used on a day-to-day basis, which will reduce the servicing time,” he said. In Goa, MotoHaus is looking at a volume of 40 VLF electric scooters every month, and around 8-10 bikes for Brixton every month, he said. The servicing for the vehicles will be done at Dabolim. “At MotoHaus, we are not just expanding our footprint—we are redefining the riding experience in India. Our goal is to bring world-class two-wheelers to Indian roads, combining heritage with innovation. With every dealership we open, we are strengthening our commitment to performance, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Goa is a key market for us, and we look forward to becoming an integral part of the city’s biking culture,” Shelke added.
MotoHaus is actively expanding its presence nationwide, with plans to open 20 new dealerships by mid-2025 in key cities including Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Mysuru, Hyderabad, Raipur, Delhi, Jaipur, and Goa. The company aims to achieve 10,000-unit sales in its first year.
