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Skoda and Volkswagen are expected to explore multiple fuel options for India in the coming years depending on how future emission regulations evolve
As India prepares for more stringent emission standards later this decade, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is reworking its plans with a focus on flexibility. The company is building a diversified approach that comprises multiple fuel and drivetrain solutions. A key reason behind this is the uncertainty around how quickly infrastructure and consumer adoption will evolve.
While electric PV segment continues to gain traction, its share in the overall market remains relatively small. As a result, the group is also studying alternatives such as CNG and flex-fuel systems alongside conventional and electrified powertrains. It comes at a time when the company is witnessing impressive growth in the domestic market.
It recently achieved its highest ever annual domestic sales crossing the one lakh units mark. Export volumes have further increased overall performance with locally manufactured models like the Skoda Kylaq playing an important role in driving demand. Product momentum is expected to continue through the year as prices of the Kushaq facelift were announced recently.
At the same time, the brand is also looking to expand its appeal with enthusiast-oriented offerings such as the Skoda Kodiaq RS and Skoda Octavia RS along with new variants like the Kylaq Sportline. Apart from Skoda, the Volkswagen Group portfolio in India includes brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley and Porsche – allowing it to appeal to different spectrum of consumers across price segments.
As for Volkswagen, new developments are also underway. The locally assembled Volkswagen Tayron was introduced recently while updated versions of the Taigun and Virtus are currently in the pipeline. These updates are expected to keep the lineup fresh as competition intensifies in the Indian market and both could play a key role in further upping its volume sales this year.
The debut of alternative fuel technologies and electrified options will depend heavily on policy-related factors such as localisation rules, tariffs and trade agreements. These variables will play a big part in shaping how quickly new powertrain solutions can be brought to market and we will have to wait and see what really pans out as the same applies to many other manufacturers as well.
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