Reinhard Fleger, Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing, SkodaAuto and Thomas Kuehl, Member of the Board, Sales & Marketing, SkodaAuto India celebrated the extension of Skoda’s model range to five in India with the unveiling of the soon to be launched Yeti.
Reinhard Fleger, Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing, Skoda Auto, said, “The Indian automobile industry continues to be among the most promising car industries across the globe and it shall continue to grow in the coming year backed by an estimated GDP growth of about 7%”.
“Skoda has a share of around 25% in the mid size segment where we have operated since the last 9 years. We have aggressive plans for the Indian market and aim to emerge as a major player in the Indian automotive industry’s growth story. The Yeti is an integral aspect of this plan,” Fleger said.
According to the company, Yeti meets the needs for environmental care, luggage space, and safety norms.
Other Skoda models on display at Auto Expo 2010:
The current portfolio features the locally produced Fabia Elegance, the Laura Laurin & Klement (Octavia in Europe) trim level, and a Top end Superb with a 3.6 FSI V6 engine and 4WD featuring the 4th-generation Haldex clutch system with the automatic 7-speed DSG gear box.
When it comes to Skoda’s European models, visitors to India’s biggest motor show be able to see Superb Combi Elegance, Fabia Sportline and the environmentally-friendly GreenLine. The Octavia RS with 2.0 TSi petrol engine, offering a generous output of 147 kW (200 bhp), is a reminder of the sports tradition in Skoda’s long history.
