SkodaAuto India announced a strong growth of 53 % in sales for the month of September 2009 over September 2008. SkodaAuto India total sales for September, 2009 stood at 1854 units as against 1213 units in September 2008. The company’s 1854 units sold in September 2009 marked an increase on the 1463 units sold in the month of August 2009. Â
Speaking on the increase in sales figures in the domestic market/on the strong September sales figures Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Board Member, Sales and Marketing, ŠkodaAuto India said “We are extremely delighted with the significant growth in sales this September resulting from the phenomenal response of our large base of loyal customers. We are optimistic that the 2009 festival season will continue to see a much stronger response to our products and services and help drive growth in our sales in the coming months."
The Skoda Superb sold 257 units and had 22.6% segment share in the period January - August 2009 as against 5.6% segment share in January - August 2008, registering a growth of over 330% in this segment. Â The Å koda Octavia and the New Å koda Laura also continue to rank among the hottest-selling cars in the C+ segment in India with a combined sales figure of 684 units in September 2009.