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In 1907, Laurin & Klement presented the first

eight-cylinder engine.

The ŠKODA 932 from 1932 with an air-cooled

rear engine was a milestone in automotive

development.

Green Future: comprehensive strategy for

more sustainability — from development, to

production to sales.

ŠKODA offers a wide spectrum of economical

and low emission GreenLine and Green tec

models across the entire product range.

The development of hybrid technology has

been linked to the Mladá Boleslav manufac-

turer since 1908, when the prototype Laurin &

Klement E ‘Křižík’, featuring an electromotor

combined with petrol four-cylinder, was

introduced.

In 1964 ŠKODA was the first European car

manufacturer to back cylinder and crankcase

production using an aluminium die casting

process with the 1000 MB.

Think globally, act locally: the company plants

a tree for every ŠKODA model sold in the

Czech Republic.

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Close to customers and their needs

Global production base

At home in the Czech Republic, successful around

the world — today ŠKODA is established as an

international volume manufacturer in more than

100 markets. This international orientation is not

least apparent in the vehicle production. Currently,

ŠKODA vehicles are being produced in 13 production

plants in the Czech Republic, China, Russia, India,

Slovakia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. In total, ŠKODA

AUTO currently employs around 26,000 people

worldwide.

Czech Republic (Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny, Vrchlabí)

The home base of the global ŠKODA production net-

work is formed by the three Czech locations of Mladá

Boleslav, Kvasiny and Vrchlabí. The centrepiece is

the main plant at Mladá Boleslav. Almost 11,000 em-

ployees build the Octavia, Fabia, Rapid and Rapid

Spaceback models here. A total of more than eleven

million vehicles have already rolled off the production

line at Mladá Boleslav. In the Kvasiny plant, around

3,000 employees produce the Yeti and Superb models.

Car bodies have been built here since way back in

1934. The Vrchlabí plant manufactures modern dou-

ble-clutch transmissions as a component plant for

ŠKODA and other brands of Volkswagen Group.

People’s Republic of China (Anting, Yizheng, Ningbo)

With around a 25 per cent share of annual ŠKODA

sales, China is the largest single market for the brand.

Local production has taken place since 2007 together

with Chinese cooperation partner Shanghai Volkswa-

gen (SVW). Since then, SVW has had more than a mil-

lion ŠKODA models roll off the production line, which

is around 10 per cent of all the vehicles produced at

SVW since 1983. The first ŠKODA produced in China

was the Octavia in 2007. The ŠKODA Fabia followed

in 2008 and the ŠKODA Superb in 2009. Since 2013,

the compact SUV Yeti has been produced in China, as

well as the ŠKODA Rapid. Chinese production of the

new ŠKODA Octavia and the ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback

began in 2014. The six locally produced ŠKODA models

are rolling off the production lines at three Chinese

locations: Anting, Yizheng and Ningbo.

Russian Federation (Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod)

ŠKODA produces at two locations in Russia: Kaluga

and Nizhny Novgorod. The ŠKODA models Fabia and

Rapid are manufactured in the Kaluga Volkswagen

plant. Vehicle production has taken place in Nizhny

Novgorod since the end of 2012 in cooperation with

Russian partner GAZ Group. The ŠKODA models Yeti

and Octavia are produced here in a CKD process. CKD

(Completely Knocked Down) manufacturing is the

complete production of a vehicle including the areas

of body shop, paint shop and assembly.

Republic of India (Aurangabad, Pune)

The ŠKODA models sold in India are rolling off the

production lines in Pune and Aurangabad. The plant

in Aurangabad in the Indian region of Maharashtra

produces the ŠKODA models Octavia, Yeti and Superb.

Production of the compact saloon ŠKODA Rapid has

taken place since 2011 in the Volkswagen Pune plant.

Slovak Republic (Bratislava)

The city car ŠKODA Citigo has been produced at the

Volkswagen Bratislava plant in the Slovak Republic

since 2011. As part of Volkswagen Group’s ‘New Small

Family’, the Volkswagen up! and SEAT Mii models are

also rolling off the production line there.

Czech Republic: alongside the main plant in Mladá

Boleslav, ŠKODA AUTO also has production plants in

Vrchlabí and Kvasiny (photo) in the Czech Republic.

India: in the Aurangabad plant in the

Maharashtra region, the new ŠKODA Octavia

has been rolling off the production line for the

Indian market since mid-2013.

Slovakia: since 2011, the Volkswagen plant in

Bratislava has produced the ŠKODA Citigo as

a member of the ‘New Small Family’ of Volkswagen

Group.

China: in cooperation with partner Shanghai Volkswa-

gen, six ŠKODA models are produced in three plants

in China. Since the end of 2013, ŠKODA production has

also taken place in Ningbo, southern China.

Russian Federation: Russia is the third largest

ŠKODA market in the world. ŠKODA produces

at two locations locally: Nizhny Novgorod and

Kaluga.

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Expression of aesthetic quality and innovation

Attractive ŠKODA

design language

Alongside outstanding functionality, ŠKODA vehi-

cles have always convinced with their striking and

high-quality designs. An international design team is

responsible for good styling at ŠKODA. The primary

goal: to design attractive vehicles that inspire at

first sight and also guarantee long-lasting aesthetic

value.

Around 70 designers, engineers and specialists of

various nationalities work in the ŠKODA Design Villa in

Česana, situated in Mladá Boleslav. They work on the

models of tomorrow, fine-tune the right proportions

and shapes, search for suitable interior materials and,

together with other development and production

areas, create the perfect relationship between de-

sign and function. The transnational composition is

an example of the growing internationalisation of the

company.

The team around ŠKODA Chief Designer Jozef Kabaň is

dedicated to various different areas and is divided into

groups. Each group is responsible for one specific area

of a vehicle: exterior, interior, colours, digital models

and technologies as well as clay models. A new car is

correspondingly the result of the best kind of team

work. This is particularly the case when it comes to

the close cooperation with other company areas.

After all, along with creative aspects, the final design

of a vehicle must also always fulfil economical, func-

tional, safety and ecological requirements.

ŠKODA today finds itself in the biggest model cam-

paign of its company history. The new models intro-

duced in this context since 2011 inspire with a new,

unmistakable design language. Precision down to

the smallest detail, neatly moulded surfaces and

sharply drawn lines characterise the modern product

range. With clear structures, perfect proportions and

a distinctive division of surfaces and lines, ŠKODA

Octavia and co. exude a lot of clarity. In addition,

there are tangible references to the Czech crystal

glass tradition. Every new ŠKODA is clearly recognised

as a model of the brand, but still retains its very own

character.

The ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback received the renowned

Red Dot Design Award 2014, which is a good indica-

tion of the modern ŠKODA designs’ popularity. Seven

model series by ŠKODA have been able to win the

‘Red Dot’ to date.

ŠKODA’s concept cars are creative trendsetters. The

manufacturer has presented three visionary vehicle

concepts since 2011, which shape the attractive

design of the current model range. The spectacular

coupé study ŠKODA VisionC caused a stir. It shows

in which direction the ŠKODA design language is

heading. The ŠKODA design is becoming even more

expressive, dynamic and full of emotion. The new

version of the small car Fabia was the first time the

manufacturer implemented design elements from

the show car into series production.

The spectacular design study ŠKODA VisionC

heralded the next development phase of the

ŠKODA design language in spring 2014.

Under the watchful eye of Chief Designer Jozef

Kabaň, an international design team works on

the ŠKODA models of tomorrow.

The design development of a vehicle goes

through various phases. After intensive

adjustments based on the sketches and digital

models, clay models are created in full size.

The ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback won the

renowned Red Dot Design Award 2014.

Designers, engineers and specialists from

various areas work in the modern ŠKODA

development centre in Česana in Mladá

Boleslav.

The attractive design of the vehicles has been

an important cornerstone of the success of

the ŠKODA brand for 110 years.

With a total of six car models available, ŠKODA AUTO

currently has the most comprehensive and at the same

time newest product range in its company history.

Attractive and modern — from Citigo to Superb

The current ŠKODA

model range

With a total of six car models available, ŠKODA AUTO currently has the most

comprehensive and newest product range in its company history. The range

spans from the popular city car ŠKODA Citigo to the new ŠKODA Superb.

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ŠKODA Citigo

Since 2011, the smallest ŠKODA model has

enriched the model range of the Czech company

as the first ŠKODA city car. The smart Citigo offers

efficiency and driving fun in equal measure and

is the perfect car for the city: compact and yet

spacious, economical and agile, attractive, safe

and clever. The model is available as a three and

five door version. Alongside the petrol engine, an

innovative natural gas drive is also available. The

ŠKODA Citigo G-TEC consumes just 4.4 m

(2.9 kg)

natural gas per 100 km, corresponding to

a CO

emission of only 79 g/km. This makes the

Citigo G-TEC the most environmentally friendly

ŠKODA currently available. In the summer of 2013,

the Austrian fuel saving expert Gerhard Plattner

drove for five days with an average consumption

of 2.39 kg natural gas / 100 km from Vicenza, Italy

to Stockholm, Sweden. The fuel costs came to just

82 euros.

ŠKODA Fabia a Fabia Combi

Since its introduction in 1999, the ŠKODA Fabia

has embodied all good ŠKODA qualities: lots of

space with compact exterior dimensions, many

practical solutions, low consumption, advanced

technology and an outstanding price / value ratio.

This combination makes the Fabia one of the most

popular vehicles in the small car segment. In the

period from 1999 to 2014, ŠKODA delivered around

3.4 million Fabias to its customers.

The third Fabia generation launched on the market

in 2014. The new small car sets new standards

and captivates with its distinctly honed, emo-

tional design both as a hatchback and an estate.

Furthermore, the Fabia now has new, innovative

safety, comfort and infotainment systems from

higher vehicle classes. A highlight is the network-

ing of the vehicle with a smartphone via MirrorLink

and SmartGate. In spite of the abundance of

technology and equipment, the new version is

lighter and more efficient than its predecessor.

This makes the new Fabia the ideal vehicle for

modern, urban mobility.

ŠKODA Rapid a Rapid Spaceback

The ŠKODA Rapid has complemented the ŠKODA

model range between the ŠKODA Fabia and

the ŠKODA Octavia since 2012. With compact

dimensions, this compact saloon convinces with

its outstanding interior space, numerous ‘Simply

Clever’ features, a great price/performance ratio,

modern technology and timeless design. Together

with specific versions for China and India, the

ŠKODA Rapid is a key model within ŠKODA’s

growth strategy.

As the first compact hatchback model of the

brand, the Rapid Spaceback has been inspiring

young people and families, in particular, with its

young, attractive design and spacious interior

since autumn 2013.

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ŠKODA Yeti

The ŠKODA Yeti is amongst the most popular

Sport Utility Vehicles (compact SUV) and has

won the hearts of customers since its launch in

2009. Since the start of 2014, the ŠKODA Yeti has

been available in two variants for the first time:

as an elegantly styled ŠKODA Yeti for the city

and as a ŠKODA Yeti Outdoor ready for off-road

and adventure. Both variants are convincing with

their new design elements, new ‘Simply Clever’

features, maximum variability and an extended

engine range.

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ŠKODA Superb

The ŠKODA Superb has been the top model

of the brand since 2001 and has stood for the

highest level of quality from the Czech Republic

ever since. The new ŠKODA Superb, presented

in 2015, is a real sensation and represents a new

premium claim for the automotive medium-

class. An emotional car with a passionate

design, a great deal of space, top technology

and an unbeatable price/value ratio. Bigger,

more refined and more present than ever

before.

ŠKODA Octavia a Octavia Combi

The ŠKODA Octavia is the best-seller and the

heart of the ŠKODA brand. It symbolises the

rapid success story of ŠKODA over the past two

decades like no other model. Since its launch in

1996, more than 40 per cent of all ŠKODA models

sold worldwide have been Octavias. The current,

third generation reinforces the unique position

of the Octavia in the compact class. Be it space,

functionality, safety and comfort systems or the

timeless design — the Octavia is in a class of its

own. With the saloon, Combi, Combi 4 × 4, RS,

Scout and G-TEC variants, the best-seller is also

as versatile as never before. The Octavia RS is the

fastest production Octavia of all time. The Octavia

GreenLine stands for the best environmental

values with a diesel consumption of 3.1 l/100 km

and CO

emissions of just 85 g/km. The Octavia

Combi is the best-selling estate in Europe.

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Content

120 years of success steeped in tradition ..........................................................................

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In the genes: enthusiasm for cycling ....................................................................................

Success with motorcycles (1899—1910) ..............................................................................

ŠKODA motorsports — terrific speed for more than 100 years ...............................

Successful in more than 100 markets ..................................................................................

Long-distance endurance journeys with ŠKODA vehicles .........................................

The most important models up to 1945 ..............................................................................

The most important ŠKODA models from 1946 to present day ..............................

Technical development at ŠKODA AUTO ............................................................................

Global production base ................................................................................................................

Attractive ŠKODA design language .......................................................................................

The current ŠKODA model range ............................................................................................

Authors: Peik von Bestenbostel, Zdeněk Vacek, Martin Zimmermann

Editor: Žaneta Marešová

Photography: archiv ŠKODA AUTO a.s.

Graphic design and layout: Artishock s.r.o.

Published: 2015

1st issue

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