Skoda-VW Group Hits 5-Lakh Engine Production Milestone At Chakan Facility

Pune: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited on Monday announced that the company has produces 5 lakh units of locally-manufactured engines at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune. India's advanced manufacturing ecosystem and skilled workforce play a vital role in meeting global demand with high-quality, efficient powertrain solutions, a top official said.

Since 2014, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has been producing engines at its Chakan facility, with an emphasis on localization. SAVWIPL continues to invest in advanced manufacturing to drive efficiency and sustainability. The Group said in a release: it remains committed to expanding local manufacturing and strengthening India's role in the global automotive industry. Currently, the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI petrol engines used in multiple cars, ranging from Kylaq to Taigun are manufactured at this facility. The 1.0-litre TSI engine features advanced exhaust emission technology, while the 1.5-litre TSI engine incorporates Active Cylinder Technology (ACT).

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Andreas Dick, Skoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics, said, "Producing 500,000 engines at our Pune facility is a significant milestone, reinforcing India's role in our global manufacturing network. Our investments in technology and workforce development continue to enhance our production capabilities, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective powertrains. India's advanced manufacturing ecosystem and skilled workforce play a vital role in meeting global demand with high-quality, efficient powertrain solutions. This milestone reinforces our confidence in India's ability to support Group's international operations and future growth."

Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, added, "This milestone highlights our commitment to localization and innovation in powertrain manufacturing. Since 2014, we have built a strong foundation, evolving to meet market needs with world-class engines. The high-degree of localization in our made-in-India engines showcases the Groups focus on domestic sourcing and contribution to strengthen the Indian automotive manufacturing and supply ecosystem. We will continue to invest in expanding our capabilities and strengthening India's position as a hub for world-class automotive manufacturing."