Skoda will increase prices across its entire India portfolio from October 1, 2026. The hike will be up to 1.2 percent at the ex-showroom level, with the exact increase varying by model and variant. The company has cited rising input and operational costs as the reason for the revision.
- Maximum price increase capped at Rs 20,000
- Hike will vary by model and variant
- Latest increase follows January price revisions
Skoda price hike details
*Calculated at the announced maximum 1.2 percent increase, subject to Skoda’s stated Rs 20,000 cap. Actual model- and variant-wise increases have not been announced.
The price revision will apply across Skoda’s India range, which currently comprises the Kylaq, Slavia, Kushaq and Kodiaq. The company has not announced model-wise or variant-wise revised prices yet. The maximum increase will be Rs 20,000, although the actual hike will depend on the model and variant.
The price revision comes five days before the Slavia facelift is scheduled to launch on October 6. Production of the updated sedan has begun at Skoda’s Chakan plant, and bookings are open.
Skoda raised prices earlier this year
The company had also increased prices earlier in the year, with the January revision affecting the Slavia, Kylaq and Kushaq. The Slavia saw an increase of up to Rs 34,000, while the Kylaq received a hike of up to Rs 19,000, and the Kushaq went up by Rs 5,000-7,000.
The latest increase comes ahead of the festive season, when carmakers typically see higher demand. Other manufacturers have also announced price increases in recent months, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra and Tata Motors.
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