30/04/2010
Skoda Start Production Of New Fabia
Škoda Auto Russia announced it has begun full-cycle production of the new Škoda Fabia at the Russian launch of the car on April 28 at its Kaluga factory.
The Škoda Fabia has become the second model in the Škoda range to be produced in full-cycle at the factory, which includes welding, painting and assembly. The previous Fabia model was built at Kaluga factory by SKD.
The first model to change to a CKD-production was the Škoda Octavia.
Fabia is a best-selling model of Škoda’s range in the Russian and global markets.
In 2009, 264,173 Fabias were sold globally; an increase of 7.1 per cent on the previous year. The Fabia was Russia’s best seller in 2009.
"Over the past few years, Škoda has been very successful and record sales were once again achieved in 2009. A main contributing factor for this market growth is the continued development in areas such as Russia, India and China.
"With our investments in Kaluga production, dealer network and products we will continue to strengthen our position in the Russian market," said Reinhard Jung, head of Škoda Auto board of directors.
The new Fabia will be available at all official Russian dealerships from the beginning of May 2010. Škoda Fabia together with Škoda Octavia are participating in the state credit and scrappage incentive programs. Special terms of car purchase make this model affordable. Success of the Fabia has allowed Škoda to gain a leading position in Russia’s compact car segment.
(LB/GK)
The Škoda Fabia has become the second model in the Škoda range to be produced in full-cycle at the factory, which includes welding, painting and assembly. The previous Fabia model was built at Kaluga factory by SKD.
The first model to change to a CKD-production was the Škoda Octavia.
Fabia is a best-selling model of Škoda’s range in the Russian and global markets.
In 2009, 264,173 Fabias were sold globally; an increase of 7.1 per cent on the previous year. The Fabia was Russia’s best seller in 2009.
"Over the past few years, Škoda has been very successful and record sales were once again achieved in 2009. A main contributing factor for this market growth is the continued development in areas such as Russia, India and China.
"With our investments in Kaluga production, dealer network and products we will continue to strengthen our position in the Russian market," said Reinhard Jung, head of Škoda Auto board of directors.
The new Fabia will be available at all official Russian dealerships from the beginning of May 2010. Škoda Fabia together with Škoda Octavia are participating in the state credit and scrappage incentive programs. Special terms of car purchase make this model affordable. Success of the Fabia has allowed Škoda to gain a leading position in Russia’s compact car segment.
(LB/GK)
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