“Since production began in 2017, the Škoda Karoq has become an established part of our portfolio and an especially important model for the Kvasiny plant. Reaching the one-million mark reflects the commitment and teamwork of many people over the years.
I would like to thank all colleagues in Kvasiny for their dedication, as well as our social partner KOVO for our long-standing, constructive and trusted cooperation.”
Andreas Dick, responsible for Production and Logistics at Škoda Auto
Škoda Karoq: an important pillar of the brand’s SUV line-up
Launched in 2017 as Škoda’s third SUV model at the time, the Karoq quickly proved popular with customers around the world. Škoda now offers 14 model series, nine of them SUVs, and the Karoq is the third most popular model in the brand’s SUV line-up.
Following its update four years after launch, the Karoq continues to appeal with its spacious, versatile interior, extensive standard equipment and efficient powertrains.
Practical SUV wins over customers and experts alike
The Škoda Karoq is currently available in around 60 markets worldwide. Customers can choose from 1.0 TSI, 1.4 TSI, 1.5 TSI and 2.0 TSI petrol engines, as well as a 2.0 TDI diesel, with power outputs ranging from 85 to 140 kW and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
Some 73% of customers choose an automatic transmission, while 27% opt for a manual. The model’s largest markets are Germany, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom.
The Karoq has also received a number of international awards and accolades, including the Red Dot Award for Product Design, the 2018 Car of the Year title in the Czech Republic and the Best Value Family SUV award at the 2023 What Car? Awards.
Work on the next generation of the Karoq is progressing, with its unveiling planned for the turn of 2027 and 2028.
Karoq remains an important part of Kvasiny production
The Karoq has been built at Škoda Auto’s Kvasiny plant since its launch and accounts for a significant share of the site’s production output. In 2025, following the expansion of Kodiaq production and the addition of the Octavia to the production programme, the plant set a new record by building 301,500 Škoda vehicles. The Octavia Combi has also been produced there since May 2026.
The Kvasiny plant is one of the region’s largest employers and is being continually modernised to improve flexibility and efficiency. This year, its paint shop will be upgraded to further raise quality standards and allow the use of more advanced paint materials.
