Skoda has a relatively short history in Australia of less than 20 years, but overseas it’s one of Europe’s longest-lasting manufacturers. It offers a range of small cars, sedans, wagons, and SUVs, most of which are set to receive updates big and small within the coming year. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Given the brand is part of the Volkswagen Group, you also get tech and equipment that aligns Skoda’s models with tried and tested cars like the Golf and the Tiguan, while still maintaining a competitive price.
If you’re considering a new European car and aren’t afraid to go for something less mainstream, here’s everything you need to know about the Skoda brand and how it got to where it is today. Interested in a Skoda ? CarExpert’s specialists can help you find a deal . MORE: Everything Skoda Skoda was established in 1925 and is headquartered in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic.
In 2023, the company recorded 866,820 unit deliveries worldwide, though Germany remained its largest market with 157,837 deliveries. Skoda is one of the 10 European brands within the Volkswagen Group umbrella, which delivered a total 9,239,512 global units last year. That makes Skoda the third highest-selling brand within the group, trailing only Volkswagen Passenger Cars and the Audi Brand Group Progressive, which itself encompasses Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati.
The Skoda name can be traced to 1859, when Czech engineer Emil von Škoda founded the Skoda Work.