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In the first half of 2025, Škoda Auto India posted its highest-ever half-yearly sales of 36,194 units, a 134 per cent growth over H1 2024. Škoda Auto India has set a record with its flagship SUV, the Škoda Kodiaq, becoming the first petrol-powered SUV from India to reach the North Face Base Camp of Mount Everest. With this, the company has registered its name in both the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records.
The achievement not only highlights the vehicle’s engineering prowess but also marks a symbolic win for Indian automobile performance on global terrains, the company said in an official statement. The expedition covered more than 6,000 kilometres across India, Nepal and China, passing through extreme altitudes, sub-zero temperatures, and rugged terrain.
“This achievement is a reflection of our strategy of relevance, differentiation and trust,” said Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India. “It demonstrates the ambition of Indian consumers and the trust placed in our vehicles’ reliability, performance, and safety.”
Strong Momentum for Škoda India
The Everest base camp expedition comes amid a strong performance by the company. In the first half of 2025, Škoda Auto India posted its highest-ever half-yearly sales of 36,194 units, a 134 per cent growth over H1 2024. The brand also expanded its footprint to over 300 customer touchpoints across 172 cities.
Škoda Auto is actively pursuing its “Next Level – Škoda Strategy 2030”, with India playing a central role. The company aims to be among the top three carmakers in Europe and is strengthening its presence in high-potential markets such as India, North Africa and ASEAN.
