Skoda Reaches 18 Million Cars Built, Marks Milestone at Kvasiny
The 18 millionth Skoda, a Superb Combi in candy white, rolled off the Kvasiny line as the Czech firm invests in expanding its domestic production.
Skoda Auto has built its 18 millionth vehicle since production began in 1905, marking the occasion with a Superb Combi finished in candy white at its Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. The milestone highlights both the company's long history and the ongoing expansion of its domestic manufacturing base.
Kvasiny plant investment and expansion
Skoda is investing around seven billion Czech crowns, approximately 280 million US dollars, in modernising and expanding its Kvasiny facility. The project is the largest in the plant’s history and is expected to boost annual capacity to 280,000 vehicles. Skoda anticipates creating up to 1,300 new jobs as part of the expansion, reflecting the company’s commitment to its Czech manufacturing operations.
The Kvasiny plant, established in 1947, is one of three Skoda production sites in the Czech Republic. It currently builds the Superb, Superb Combi and Yeti, with future plans to assemble more SUV models at the site. The expansion will strengthen Kvasiny’s role within Skoda’s global production network, complementing the central Mlada Boleslav plant, which has been the company’s manufacturing backbone since 1895.
Growth since Volkswagen Group acquisition
Since joining the Volkswagen Group in 1991, Skoda has invested over 300 billion crowns in modernising its Czech production facilities. This investment has supported both output growth and the introduction of new models, helping Skoda reach ambitious global sales targets. For further context on Skoda’s sales ambitions, see Skoda Sets Ambitious 1.5 Million Global Sales Target for 2018.
More than half of Skoda’s worldwide vehicle production has come from its Czech plants, with Mlada Boleslav remaining the central pillar. The company’s growing output underlines its importance within the Volkswagen Group’s international manufacturing network.
What the milestone means for jobs and capacity
The ongoing investment at Kvasiny will not only increase the plant’s capacity but also create new employment opportunities. With up to 1,300 additional jobs planned, Skoda is reinforcing its manufacturing base in the Czech Republic while preparing for further growth in both domestic and export markets.
As Skoda continues to expand its model range and production volumes, the company’s Czech plants remain the heart of its global output, supporting both local economies and the brand’s international ambitions.
