Skoda will stop selling the new Kodiaq model in China.Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer confirmed at a press conference held recently thatThe second-generation Kodiaq will not be sold in China, but it has not been clear whether Skoda will leave the Chinese market in the future.
In December last year, foreign media reported that "Skoda is considering withdrawing from the Chinese market and will make a final decision in 2023."
In response to this rumor, the relevant person in charge of Skoda China responded:Skoda and SAIC Volkswagen have maintained ongoing and constructive dialogue and exchanges to examine how to best position the Skoda brand in the Chinese market in the context of China's transition to fully networked electric mobility.But at present, the company has not made any decision on the need to adjust its strategy.
According to previous news, Skoda's focus in the Asian market has begun to shift to Southeast Asia. Currently, Skoda has entered the Vietnamese market and plans to sell 40,000 vehicles in the local market by 2030.
At present, Skoda and SAIC Volkswagen have not officially responded to this. For more news, we will continue to report to you.