Škoda has commenced sales of the Kushaq in Vietnam, marking the first Škoda model to be locally assembled from completely knocked-down (CKD) kits.
This milestone follows the official opening of a new assembly plant in March 2025, developed in collaboration with regional partner and investor Thanh Cong Group.
The local production benefits from synergies with Škoda’s Indian operations, from where the CKD kits are imported for assembly.
Comprehensive Testing and Growing Market Presence
Before production began, pre-series Kushaq vehicles covered over 330,000 kilometres on various Vietnamese roads. They underwent extensive climate testing, enduring temperatures ranging from -10°C to +42°C and high humidity, ensuring suitability to the local environment.
Since Škoda’s entry into Vietnam in September 2023, 15 dealerships have opened, including a new ‘Experience Centre’ showroom concept in Hanoi.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Assembly Location | Vietnam (from Indian CKD kits) |
| Plant Opening | March 2025 |
| Pre-series Testing Distance | Over 330,000 kilometres |
| Climate Testing Range | -10°C to +42°C; high humidity |
| Dealerships Opened | 15 (including Hanoi ‘Experience Centre’) |
| Other Models in Vietnam | Karoq, Kodiaq (imported); Slavia (upcoming locally assembled) |
Looking Ahead
Further expansion of the network is planned within the year. Alongside the Kushaq, Škoda’s lineup in Vietnam also includes the Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs imported from Europe.
The Slavia saloon, also assembled from Indian CKD kits, will join the local production portfolio in the coming months.
