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Skoda Kylaq sat at the top of the brand’s volume sales as Volkswagen Group endured mixed fortunes in the month of May 2026 in India
The Volkswagen Group recorded contrasting results in India in May 2026 as the volume brands Skoda and Volkswagen posted combined passenger vehicle sales of 8,379 units. While Skoda continued to benefit from the contribution of the Kylaq compact SUV, Volkswagen witnessed decline across most of its portfolio despite healthy numbers from the Taigun.
Skoda ended the month with 5,760 units, compared to 6,740 units during May 2025, resulting in a de-growth of 15 per cent. Volkswagen registered 2,619 units against 2,848 units in the corresponding month last year – a drop of 8 per cent. On a month-on-month basis, both brands also recorded lower volumes compared to previous month of April.
A significant portion of Skoda’s volume came from the Kylaq. The sub-four-metre SUV accumulated 3,443 units during May 2026 – accounting for nearly 60 per cent of the brand’s total tally. Despite a decline of 30 per cent compared to May last year and a 16 per cent reduction against April 2026, the Kylaq remained well ahead of every other Skoda model in the domestic lineup.
|
Model |
May 2026 |
May 2025 |
YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kylaq |
3,443 |
4,949 |
-30% |
|
Kushaq |
1,310 |
644 |
103% |
|
Slavia |
861 |
937 |
-8% |
|
Kodiaq |
146 |
208 |
-30% |
|
Superb |
0 |
2 |
0% |
|
Octavia |
0 |
0 |
0% |
|
Total |
5,760 |
6,740 |
-15% |
Powered by a 1.0-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine kicking out 115 hp and 178 Nm, the Kylaq is offered with six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission choices. The Kushaq delivered notable growth figure within the Skoda range. Sales rose to 1,310 units from 644 units recorded a year earlier with a 103 per cent increase.
However, compared to April 2026, volumes fell by 29 per cent. The midsize SUV continues with the familiar 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI petrol engines – generating up to 150 hp and 250 Nm in higher variants. The Slavia sedan posted 861 units last month against 937 units in May 2025. Although yearly numbers slipped by 8 per cent, the sedan managed a 4 per cent improvement compared to April 2026.
|
Model |
May 2026 |
May 2025 |
YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Taigun |
1,281 |
1,126 |
14% |
|
Virtus |
1,238 |
1,707 |
-27% |
|
Tayron |
51 |
0 |
0% |
|
Tiguan |
49 |
15 |
227% |
|
Golf |
0 |
0 |
0% |
|
Total |
2,619 |
2,848 |
-8% |
At the top end of the Skoda portfolio, the Kodiaq registered 146 units. The flagship SUV recorded a yearly decline of 30 per cent but improved 26 per cent over the preceding month. Volkswagen’s domestic operations were led by the Taigun. The midsize SUV recorded 1,281 units during May 2026 – up 14 per cent from 1,126 units posted twelve months earlier.
Against April 2026, however, the Taigun slipped by 17 per cent. Sharing its MQB-A0-IN platform with the Kushaq, the SUV is available with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI petrol engines as well. The Virtus sedan finished close behind with 1,238 units. Sales dropped 27 per cent compared to May 2025 but improved 7 per cent over the previous month.
The recently introduced Tayron added 51 units while the Tiguan contributed 49 units. The latter recorded a substantial 227 per cent annual increase. Within the industry, Skoda occupied eighth position among passenger vehicle manufacturers with a market share of 1.3 per cent. Volkswagen stood twelfth with a share of 0.6 per cent. Combined, the two brands retained a presence of around 1.9 per cent.
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