Volkswagen to launch new SUV in India

9 January 2012: Czech car maker Skoda is planning to launch a new sports utility vehicle in India by 2013 from parent Volkswagen Group's portfolio. The company is expecting its sales to increase by about 50 per cent this year, mainly on the back of the robust performance of its Rapid sedan.

At present the group comprising Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda has two manufacturing facility at Chakan and Aurangabad, in Maharashtra. The capacity at Chakan will be increased to 1.3 lakh units annually this year from 1.1 lakh cars. Aurangabad can produce 20,000 units annually at present.

Source: Economic Times