Škoda Repeats Double-Digit Growth in February

Sales advanced in all regions, with an especially strong growth posted in Europe, India and China. In Switzerland, ŠKODA is now the number –two selling brand. The Geneva Auto Salon saw the new Citigo debut as a five-door version.

“Our repeat double-digit growth in February 2012 confirms Škoda sustained growth path,” says Jürgen Stackmann, Škoda board member for sales and marketing. “We are continuing a high rate of growth and are wholly on the course of our 2018 Growth strategy. In the first two months of this year, we have shown an excellent performance both in absolute and relative sales figures,” Stackmann added. “In this context, it is important to note that the overall sales climate in Europe has cooled noticeably this year.”

“2012 has begun briskly. A good January was followed by an excellent February. In all. this amounts to 147,500 Škoda cars, that’s a plus of about twelve per cent in the first two months of this year,” Stackmann went on. “Our model offensive is in full swing. The Škoda Citigo has made its debut in Geneva and will soon be introduced to major European markets.” The new subcompact is to be the brand’s entry for new target groups. Škoda has just introduced it as a five-door version at the Geneva Auto Salon.

Škoda deliveries to customers in February 2012 (in units; +/- in per cent year-on-year):
Škoda Octavia (33,300; +17.2 %)
Škoda Fabia (19,800; +2.6 %)
Škoda Superb (7,500; -12.5 %)
Škoda Yeti (6,200; +29.2 %)
Škoda Roomster (2,900; +8.6 %)
Škoda Rapid (sold in India only: 2,000; new model, no comparative figure available)
Škoda Citigo (sold in Czech Republic only: 400; new model, no comparative figure available)