Skoda records best-ever February sales

Skoda Auto has announced sales of 92,800 vehicles to customers worldwide in February, an increase of 14.3% compared to the same period of the previous year (February 2017: 81,200 vehicles), and the best February result in its 123-year history. T

The Czech carmaker posted particularly strong growth in China (+30.6%), Germany (+17.6%), Russia (+38.6%) and Turkey (+79.3%). In addition to the international bestseller Octavia, the two SUV models Karoq and Kodiaq also made significant contributions to the strong overall result.

"Skoda Auto's growth continues with another record month. Demand for the Karoq and Kodiaq continues to increase, making our young SUV range a key pillar of our success,” said Alain Favey, Board Member for Sales and Marketing. "Our new, attractive models will provide us with fresh growth impetus, setting the stage for a successful future."

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In Western Europe, Skoda sold 38,300 vehicles in February, an increase of 10.2% (February 2017: 34,800 vehicles). Deliveries in the strongest European single market, Germany, increased to 14,800 vehicles (February 2017: 12,600 vehicles; +17.6%). It also saw double-digit growth rates in Italy (2,600 vehicles; +18.6%), France (2,300 vehicles; +20.7%), Austria (2,300; +18.4%), the Netherlands (1,400 vehicles; +19.9%), Norway (700 vehicles; +30.2%) and Greece (200 vehicles; +43.3%).

In Central Europe, deliveries rose to 18,400 vehicles, up 6.1% on the same period last year (February 2017: 17,400 vehicles). Last month, 8,300 vehicles were sold in the domestic market of the Czech Republic, up 1.5% on the same period of 2017 (February 2017: 8,200 vehicles). In Slovakia (1,800 vehicles; +10.6%), Hungary (1,100 vehicles; +15.8%) and Croatia (400 vehicles; +44.5%).

In Eastern Europe excluding Russia, unit deliveries grew by 10.8% year-on-year to 3,100 vehicles (February 2017: 2,800 vehicles). The manufacturer posted particularly growth in Romania (900 vehicles; +22.8%). and Bulgaria (300 vehicles; +32.3%).

In Russia, deliveries to customers increased by 38.6% to 5,900 vehicles (February 2017: 4,300 vehicles).

In China – Skoda's largest global market – the Czech brand achieved an increase of 30.6% to 19,600 vehicles (February 2017: 15,000 vehicles).

In Turkey, the manufacturer recorded significant growth, increasing by 79.3% to 2,200 vehicles (February 2017: 1,200 vehicles).

In India, Skoda delivered 9.20% more cars in comparison to the same month last year, with deliveries increasing to 1,317 vehicles. In the April 2017 to February 2018 period for FY2018, Skoda Auto India has sold a total of 15,903 vehicles (+32.35%)

SALES NUMBERS IN FEBRUARY 2018 (in units, rounded off, listed by model; +/- in percent compared to February 2018):

Octavia (31,800; +11.1 %)

Fabia (16,400; -1.9 %)

Rapid (14,500; -3.2 %)

Kodiaq (10,200; +>500 %)

Yeti (1,300; -78.8 %)

Karoq (4,700; -)

Citigo (Only sold in Europe: 2,600; +10.6 %)