Skoda will launch 3 to 5 lakhs Small Cars in India

In India different types of small cars demand is increasing in day to day life of people. So seeing this demand world's car manufacture companies are very enthusiastic to launch different varieties of small cars. Now Imported Car Company Skoda of Czech Republic has decided to launch small cars in India and its price will very convenient. The price of these cars will be approximately 3 to 5 lakhs. Skoda's this car will be launched on he beginning of 2012 year. Currently company is designing this small car. Although earlier Skoda has lunched its small car Skoda Fabia but this despite being small car Skoda Fabia is equal to the price of Sedan version Cars because Fabia's initial cost is 6 lakhs rupees. So Skoda is determined to launch small cars in range of 3 to 5 lakhs.

While Skoda is going to launch its "Sport Utility Vehicle "Yeti"" in India at the end of this 2010 year. So we are waiting to see this Sport Utility Vehicle Yeti on road. Bing told that this sports utility vehicle Yeti's Ex-showroom price will be near 18 lakhs. Including Yeti Skoda will also going to launch Sedan version of Fabia this year and next year company will launch another new Sedan Car in Indian market.

So Clearly, Car Companies of all over World's eyes set on Indian Car Markets and Indian consumers are getting benefit because of new features and competition. Now people have lots of choices in all categories in all segments. That's not enough because of crucial competition Companies are providing premium car features in small cars.

Last year, Skoda sold 14,800 total cars in India and this year companies target is increase still 20,000 and more.

Skoda consolidating position

After almost a decade of its entry into the Indian market, Skoda Auto, part of the Volkswagen Group, is now focussing on consolidating its position in one of the world’s fastest growing car markets. Accordingly, it is all set to launch its sports utility vehicle (SUV) Yeti, besides chalking out plans for India launch of its new compact car that is now under development. Buoyed by the tremendous response at the recently concluded 10th auto expo in New Delhi, the Czech automaker will be taking unique initiatives that include selling cars online and opening boutique outlets, besides launching new variants of the four models it currently sells in India.

Explaining the importance of the Indian market, Skoda Auto’s Member of the Board (Sales and Marketing) Reinhard Fleger told The Hindu that “The Indian automobile industry continues to be among the most promising car industries across the globe that would continue to grow in the coming years backed by an estimated economic growth of about 7 per cent. Skoda has a share of around 25 per cent in the mid-size segment. We have aggressive plans for the Indian market and aim to emerge as a major player. The launch of Yeti is an integral aspect of this plan.”

Yeti, which is one of the best-selling SUVs in Europe, is likely to be launched in mid-2010. Initially, the top-end variant would be made available in India followed by more engine and model options. “We hope Yeti will help us capture 10-15 per cent share in the SUV market. Overall, we are doing exceptionally well. Globally, India will emerge among top five markets for us from the 11th position now,” said Skoda Auto India’s Member of the Board (Sales and Marketing) Thomas Kuehl.

To address low-cost car markets like India, Skoda had already begun work on a car smaller than Fabia. “Work on the ambitious project is now on at our headquarters. We will surely be launching the car here and use India’s low-cost advantage to our benefit for this model,” he said. The car is likely to be launched next year. Skoda also plans to leverage India’s low-cost manufacturing advantage.

About expanding Skoda’s reach in India, Mr. Kuehl said the company was planning to add to its existing network of 65 dealerships to cover more cities and towns. Its initiative to sell cars online has also been a hit and now the company wants to make it a permanent feature to boost sales.