Founded in the Czech Republic in 1895 and wholly owned by the Volkswagen Group since 2000, the Skoda Auto brand is one of the oldest car manufacturers around the world and like countless other historic car manufacturers, Skoda also started out as a bicycle manufacturer. Pioneered in Mlada Boleslav as a humble bicycle repair shop and bike shop, Skoda Auto was known in its early days as Laurin & Klement Co.
Today, Skoda cars are assembled in a number of countries around the world, among which the main and largest manufacturer of models is the birthplace of Skoda - the city of Mlada Boleslav, as well as two more in the Czech Republic. In Russia, there is a Skoda assembly plant in Kaluga. Let's take a closer look at where the assembly of certain models and modifications of Skoda takes place. But first, let's look at which factories they collect different models Skoda, which are sold in Russia.
Skoda assembly plants
Where is Skoda Fabia assembled?
Acquiring with each generation even more different kinds of equipment and electronics, Skoda Fabia it also gets easier every year. Main competitor Ford fiesta, Renault Logan, Opel corsa, this model was first seen in 1999 as a replacement for the outdated Felicia. The second generation replaced the original in 2007, and in 2014 Fabia came out in an updated third generation.
The Skoda Fabia is assembled at the Russian car plant of the Volkswagen concern near Kaluga. In addition, a small number of "Fabii" of the original Czech assembly travel around Russia. But the first generation of Fabia in Russia was a "purebred Czech" - cars were produced only at the original car plant in Mlada Boleslav, and for other markets also in Poland and Ukraine. The second generation of the Skoda Fabia was assembled in a much wider list of countries, including the same plant in Mlada Boleslav, as well as 2 car plants in India, a plant in China, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also from the second generation, Fabia saw the light for the first time. Russian assembly- The car began to be assembled in a workshop near Kaluga.
Where is Skoda Octavia assembled?
The best-selling Skoda model year after year, the Octavia, is perhaps the perfect combination of price and quality for a C-class car. Octavia has a fairly wide range of both engines and trim levels. Skoda Octavia the current generation is assembled at the same plant near Kaluga in the Grabtsevo technopark, where the Fabia is. In addition, a lot of Skodas of the original Czech assembly at the Mlada Boleslav plant drive on Russian roads. Earlier generations of the car were also assembled for Russia at factories in Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan) and Eurocar in Ukraine. Also now assembled for other markets in India, China, Slovakia and other countries.
Where is Skoda Rapid assembled?
Younger brother of Octavia - Skoda Rapid- targeted at family motorists looking for high quality cars on affordable price... The company claims that Rapid "includes some pretty smart solutions and cutting edge technology." It is also the first model in a line of new Skoda models with the latest design notes from the manufacturer. Skoda Rapid has Fabia and Octavia in the lineup of models and is the main competitor of VW Polo, Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio.
Skoda Rapid has been assembled in Russia since the beginning of 2014 - the assembly shop is located near Kaluga. Meanwhile, almost all cars of this model are produced in the CIS countries - only for Europe is the assembly of Skoda Rapid established at the main car plant in the Czech Republic. In addition to the Russian and Czech assembly plants for Rapid are located in Kazakhstan and Ukraine.
Almost all Rapid parts are supplied to Russia, and in Kaluga, the subsequent assembly, welding, painting, pre-sale preparation and, of course, the sale of finished cars in the networks of Skoda car dealers are already taking place.
Where is Skoda Superb assembled?
The most expensive car in the model Skoda line and the real pride of the company - the Skoda Superb business class is sold much less than its younger brothers in the force, of course, of its price. Recently, the Skoda Superb is being assembled for the market of our country in our own country, and before that Superb was supplied to Russia exclusively from the Czech Republic.
Where is Skoda Yeti assembled?
The first crossover of the Skoda concern - Skoda yeti- This is a rather unusual model with an original appearance. However, the car combines the convenience and affordability of a hatchback with the practicality of an all-wheel drive crossover. The result was a real success for the manufacturer, making the Yeti the ideal family car and one of the best-selling cars in Russia. There is ample room inside, especially for the rear passengers, while the trunk can swallow an impressive amount of purchases.
Skoda Yeti, as well as its older and younger brothers (and sisters) in the line, is produced in the Czech Republic, and assembled in Russia - all in the same technopark near Kaluga. Meanwhile, the assembly of the first generation of the Yeti was carried out in the Czech Republic.
Where is Skoda Roomster assembled?
Another contender for the title of the ideal family car and the only one to date in lineup Skoda minivan, Skoda Roomster is a small car that stands out from the crowd. While not everyone may be a fan of Skoda's distinctive styling, the styling is certainly quite practical and helps increase the interior space.
And again, nothing new about the assembly of Skoda Roomster - just like all other representatives of the brand, Roomster are assembled in Russia at the Kaluga automobile plant.
Pivot table: where are Skoda cars assembled?
| Skoda model | Build country |
|---|---|
| Skoda Fabia | Russia (Kaluga); early generations also - Czech Republic and Ukraine |
| Skoda Octavia | Russia (Kaluga); early generations also - Czech Republic, Kazakhstan and Ukraine |
| Skoda Rapid | Russia (Kaluga) |
| Skoda Roomster | Russia (Kaluga); |
| Skoda superb | Russia (Kaluga); early generations also - Czech Republic |
| Skoda yeti | Russia (Kaluga); early generations also - Czech Republic |
| Outdated and not sold in Russia Skoda models ceased to be produced | |
| Skoda 100 Series | Czech |
| Skoda Citigo | Czech |
| Skoda Felicia | Czech |
| Skoda Favorit | Czech |
Some car owners still believe that the country of manufacture and the car brand are closely related. To some extent this is so, but the production boundaries are gradually "washed away" with the growth of demand for the products of a particular brand.
So, Skoda cars are the property of the Czech Republic and were previously produced only on the territory of this country. But the situation is changing, and the geography of production, caused by the growth in demand for cars from this manufacturer, is expanding.
Below we will consider in which countries the Skoda factories are located, and what models are produced on them. We will also touch on the topic of how to recognize the country of manufacture by VIN code and briefly consider the features of a Czech car brand.
General information about Skoda
Skoda Auto a.s. is a Czech manufacturer that has been producing Cars, which are in great demand among millions of car owners. The headquarters of the company is based in the village of Mlada Boleslav.
In 1926, the brand's logo, the winged arrow, was introduced for the first time. Moreover, the first sketches appeared in 1915.
The year of birth of the brand is considered to be 1895. It was then that in the city mentioned above, two cycling enthusiasts decided to create their own bicycle, called "Slavia".
The business developed very successfully, which made it possible, already in 1899, to launch a more serious production of motorcycles, which triumphantly began their "career" and were used during participation in many competitions.
A few years later, the founders of the company decided to expand the production and production of passenger cars.
At the present stage, Skoda is considered one of the largest manufacturers cars. The factories of this brand produce trucks, buses, engines and transport for agricultural purposes.
In recent decades, many factories have appeared, located in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, China and a number of other countries.
In the city where the company was opened, there is a technical school, as well as a university, which trains specialists for work at the plant. Today the number of personnel is more than 25 thousand people.
As noted above, various vehicles are produced under the Skoda brand. Here are just a few of the businesses:
- Electric (ELECTRIC) and Ostrov (OSTROV) - production of trolleybuses and other electric vehicles.
- Power (POWER) - products for the energy sector.
- TRANSPORTATION - manufacture of rail transport (trams, locomotives and others).
- TS and JS - production of equipment for the food industry and nuclear power, respectively.
In addition, machines, trolleybuses, gearboxes and, of course, cars (Skoda Auto) are produced under the Skoda brand.
The main factories of the brand
Skoda's main production facilities are located in the following locations:
Skoda production is established in a number of other countries:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo);
- Kazakhstan (Ust-Kamenogorsk);
- China (Shanghai);
- Poland and others.
Skoda Octavia - factories in Russia and Ukraine
The Skoda Octavia model enjoys well-deserved popularity and is considered one of the best-selling models today.
The main advantage is the perfect combination of two criteria - the cost and quality of the sedan.
Skoda Octavia belongs to class C cars, has a wide selection of engines and a rich package.
The assembly of new generation cars is carried out at the aforementioned automobile plant located in Kaluga (in the Grabtsevo technopark).
In addition, the Russian market is saturated with cars from other manufacturing countries - Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Kazakhstan.
A small percentage of Skoda cars can also come from other countries - India, Slovakia, China and others.
Skoda Rapid
The Skoda Rapid model is considered “ younger brother»The car discussed above. The car is aimed at vehicle lovers who are guided by two criteria - high quality and affordable price.
Despite the compactness and relatively low cost, the most advanced technologies are introduced in this car, and even the basic version is full of a sufficient number of smart solutions.
The main competitors of the Skoda Rapid are cars, and.
The production of the model has been carried out in Russia since the beginning of 2014. Everything is assembled at the same Kaluga Automobile Plant. It is here that the cars are assembled and delivered to all CIS countries.
As for the European consumer, Skoda Rapid is produced for him in the Czech Republic, at the plant in Mlada Bratislava. As in the case of the Octavia model, car production has also been established in other countries - Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
The quality of the cars is not satisfactory, because all parts for Rapid are supplied from the Czech Republic, and Russian craftsmen assemble cars, paint and weld.
As for the preparation of the car and the sale itself, these issues are dealt with by the specialists of the dealer network.
Skoda Fabia
In recent years, the market of the Russian Federation and other CIS countries is increasingly in demand for compact and economical cars. One of these is Skoda Fabia, which, despite its "modesty", is full of various equipment and electronics.
This is a small car, which was introduced back in 1999, and in 2001 replaced the outdated Felicia model at that time.
In 2007, the world saw the second generation Skoda Fabia, and seven years later (in 2014) the version of the car was updated to the third generation.
The production of the car is established in Russia, at the factory of the VW concern, which is near Kaluga. A small percentage of cars that are directly assembled in the Czech Republic enter the Russian market.
It is interesting that the country of origin of the first generation of Skoda Fabia was exclusively the Czech Republic. Moreover, all cars were produced on the original equipment of the plant in Mlada Bratislava.
As for other markets (including some CIS countries), the production of first-generation cars was established in Ukraine and Poland.
The next (second) generation gathered in an expanded number of countries. Car factories in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as China, have been added to the already mentioned list.
Skoda Fabia is assembled in Russia starting from the second generation. The place of production is the same plant near Kaluga.
Skoda yeti
Skoda Yeti - compact crossover, first presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Car production started in 2009, including in Russia (from November).
From the first days of its appearance, the car was warmly received by the public and earned many flattering reviews. Two years after the start of production, the 100,000th car rolled off the assembly line, and in 2015 half a million of them were already produced.
In fact, this is the first crossover of the concern, which has earned respect, thanks to the comfort inside the cabin, the original outward appearance as well as practicality.
This model successfully combines the best features of the crossover ( four-wheel drive) and hatchback (availability). It is not surprising that many people liked the car and even today is actively sold in many countries of the world.
Skoda Yeti is a family car with a rich package, increased comfort and a large luggage compartment. On such a car, you can go on any trip and not worry about roominess.
The production of Skoda Yeti, like the rest of the "brothers", is established in the Czech Republic and the Russian Federation (near Kaluga). At the same time, the first generation of the car was produced only at home.
Skoda Roomster
The Skoda Roomster model is a car designed for outdoor enthusiasts. For the first time, the car was presented in 2006 with the subsequent release on the basis of a station wagon and a van.
In fact, this is the Yeti's main competitor for the title of a family car and the only minivan in the Skoda lineup today.
Outwardly, this is a small car that stands out from the crowd, is practical and has a large interior space. Although, not all connoisseurs of Skoda cars are delighted with this option.
As for the assembly, the situation is similar. For the Russian Federation and the CIS countries, this model is assembled in Russia, near Kaluga.
Below is a summary table showing where Skoda cars are assembled.
How to determine the country of origin by the Wine Code?
Many car owners do not know that by the VN-code of the car you can find out a lot of interesting things, including the country of manufacture. vehicle.
Below we will consider two options.
For Skoda Felicia. To determine the country of manufacture of the car, you need to look at the 11th character of the code:
- Assembly line in Mlada Boleslav - 0-4.
- Kvas - 5.
- Vrchlabi - 7-8.
- Kvas - 9.
- Ukraine - V.
- Russia (Kaluga) - K.
- Mlada Boleslav - N.
- Poznan (Poland) - X.
See below for a complete transcript of the wine code.
For Skoda Octavia, the situation is as follows. By the first group, consisting of three characters, you can understand the manufacturer's code.
So, T - Europe, M - Czech Republic and B - Skoda Auto.
- Mlada Boleslav - from 0 to 4.
- Kvas - 5.
- Verkhlabye -7, and since 1999 - 8.
- Sarajevo - 9 (since 2002).
- Poznan - X.
See the full decoding of the Skoda Octavia Vin code below.
Skoda Yeti of the first generation in the exhibition hall.
I think that, if not all, then very many car owners, when buying a car, wonder where their car is assembled. Based on the brand, everyone understands the country of manufacture, but still many people think that the car is assembled in the country to which the brand belongs.
Carmakers, on the other hand, think in a completely different way; for economy and convenience, they have had their production facilities in large countries of the world for a long time. Therefore, in this article we will sound the factories where the already beloved Czech SUV Skoda Yeti is assembled for Russian market... And also in a clever way we will explain the main economic benefits of assembly in the "consumer countries".
Plants in the Russian Federation, where the Skoda Yeti rolls off the assembly line
The first Russian production was opened in 2007 near Kaluga (Grabtsevo technopark). Several Skoda models are assembled there, including the Yeti. This plant carries out all stages of assembly and at each stage the cars undergo control tests. If the check reveals any imperfections, then the car is threatened with either alteration or, at all, disposal.
By the way, there is another plant nearby, but it produces various parts and components that help a Czech car get used to our roads and other peculiarities of the Russian market.
And recently one more production was opened - this is the GAZ plant, which is located in Nizhny Novgorod. Until recently, only SKD was carried out on it, but now the car goes through the entire cycle of "home": body welding, painting and assembly.
Economic benefits from assembly in other countries
Of course, and by the way, they provide jobs for thousands of people. So is it really not more profitable to modernize your factories than to open them in foreign countries? It turns out - no.
The fact is that the transportation of finished cars from the Czech Republic is subject to a large tax. And if there is a plant in the consumer country, then under the guise of parts, parts of the car are transported, and already here they are assembled in a matter of hours and the car is ready.
Do not be alarmed at once, because the car is not sawn before transportation. As a rule, a body with a passenger compartment is transported separately, rear suspension and a front with an engine.
The entire assembly process takes place under strict supervision and is carried out under license. Therefore, each vehicle meets the European quality standard.
And the plant, which supplies components, supplies the cars with a suspension adapted for Russian roads and many other parts that are so necessary for comfortable travel on our imperfect roads.
The Skoda automobile concern is one of the oldest in the world. We remind you that in 2000 he became part of the Volkswagen Group. The company began its thorny path with the production of bicycles, and today it is a global automotive giant that produces a huge number of different cars... The most popular model of the Czech concern is the Skoda Yeti. This car is very fond of the Russian fans of the brand. I think many will be interested in where the Skoda Yeti is assembled specifically for the Russian market. In our country this model machines are produced by two enterprises at once. One was opened in 2007 near Kaluga (Grabtsevo technopark), and the second is the GAZ plant, which is located in Nizhny Novgorod.
The Kaluga plant also produces other Skoda models. In addition, there is another enterprise in the neighborhood that produces various components that help cars adapt to Russian roads. Some parts are delivered directly from the Czech Republic, after which the machines are assembled, welded and painted. This car model is produced not only by the Russian Federation, in Ukraine there is also an assembly plant for the Skoda Yeti, here the model is assembled at the Eurocar plant, not far from the city of Uzhgorod. The enterprise was opened in 2001, and today it is the most powerful plant of the holding.
Reasons for assembling the model in other countries
It is known that the Czech Republic is the main production capacity of all Skoda models, why then does the manufacturer open factories in other countries? After all, it will be much more profitable to modernize existing enterprises than to build new ones. It's all about profit. To bring a car to the Russian Federation, you need to pay a considerable tax, besides, our labor force is much cheaper, and if we organize the production of basic components, it will be more economical and profitable. The main reason for where the Skoda Yeti is made is for the economic benefit.
Cars come to car assembly plants in parts:
- body assembled together with the interior
- rear suspension with propeller shaft
- engine assembled with front suspension.
The assembly stages, roughly speaking, take no more than three hours. Each of them requires only twenty minutes of time. What's the point? Everything is simple enough. At the Czech plant, the car is dismantled and, under the guise of parts, is transported to Russia by rail, and here at the factories it is assembled as a designer. You will not notice the difference between domestic and Czech cars. Since every car is assembled from original parts... The quality of the vehicle will depend not on the region where it is produced, but on the specific plant and its quality standards. And since the Skoda Yeti is produced under license, each car meets the European quality standard.
Let's remember the history
Each automobile concern has its own history of creation, Skoda is no exception. It all started with the friendship of two Czechs, who in the distant 1885 created a small business that produced ordinary bicycles. They created all the models according to their own drawings, and since they were doing well, they soon began to produce motorcycles. The company was located in the city of Mlada Boleslav, where the Skoda Yeti is produced to this day. Starting in 1905, the company began producing cars. The very first car of the brand was the Voiturette A. At that time, this unit was very popular in the Czech Republic. In the 70s, the concern experienced a crisis, and 10 years later the Skoda Favorit model entered the world, thanks to which the Czechs again became successful.
Today, the brand produces sedans, crossovers, freight transport and buses. The all-wheel drive Yeti has become the most popular car among buyers and fans of the brand. The largest enterprise of this model is the plant in Mlada Boleslav. Besides, this car harvested in the city of Kvasiny and Vrchlabi. Cars are also produced by Kazakhstan, China, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Nowadays, the Skoda brand is high quality and time-tested reliability.
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Many potential owners of this excellent vehicle are interested in where they collect Skoda car Yeti. For some buyers, the choice of the country of assembly is no less important than the choice of the equipment and color of the car.
Enterprises
The Skoda Yeti is assembled in many countries, including at home in the Czech Republic. It is here that the largest number of cars of this brand are produced. Production facilities in this country are represented by three factories, the largest of which is located in Mlada Boleslav. Enterprises specializing in the manufacture of cars from ready-made components operate in Russia, Ukraine and a number of other countries, which we will not talk about now.
In Russia, Skoda Yeti is assembled at two car factories, one of which is located near Kaluga. It was opened in 2007 in the Grabtsevo Technopark. A large number of Skoda models are assembled here. In the neighborhood there is an enterprise that manufactures some of the components needed to adapt cars to Russian roads. The vessels come in body and interior parts from the Czech Republic. Assembly, welding and painting are carried out here.
The second place in Russia where Skoda Yeti is assembled is GAZ in Nizhny Novgorod. After unsuccessful attempts to release modern passenger cars, the enterprise switched to work in the format of a contract assembler. At its facilities, it assembles cars of third-party brands, including Skoda cars.
On the territory of Ukraine, Skoda Yeti is assembled at the Eurocar plant located near Uzhgorod. This plant began operating in 2001 and is now one of the most powerful plants of the holding.
Why build Skoda Yeti in other countries
It would seem, why spend funds on opening new enterprises in other countries, if the Czech Republic already has the necessary production capacities. It is more profitable to modernize and improve existing plants than to create new ones.
The determining factor of such a policy is profit. The fact is that a finished car imported to Russia is subject to higher taxes than if it were imported for spare parts. Our labor force is cheaper than in Europe, which significantly saves money. The assembly can also be made cheaper by adjusting the production of some components. Economic benefit is the main reason that Skoda Yeti is assembled in the country where it is planned to be sold.
Lightweight process
The technology of work implies that the car comes to the car assembly plant disassembled into three parts. The car kit contains:
- body assembled together with the interior;
- the motor, assembled together with the front suspension;
- rear suspension with propeller shaft.
The build process takes seven ticks, each of which takes up to 20 minutes. It takes no more than three hours to get a finished car.
Parts are delivered to the plant by rail from factories in the Czech Republic. From there come kits made from ready-made cars. It turns out that the finished car is disassembled at the manufacturing plant, and then transported as a set to Russia, where further work is carried out.
The tangible difference between Czech and Russian production does not exist. All machines are made from original parts, and the quality of assembly does not depend on the country in which it is carried out, but on a particular company and its quality standards. Skoda Yeti is assembled under license, therefore finished cars Russian assembly meets all European quality standards.
