Skoda to raise vehicle prices across India lineup from October

Car maker Skoda will increase prices across its full India range by up to 1.2 percent starting October 1, 2026. The company states that rising input and operational costs have forced this revision.

Affected Models

The price change applies to all four models in the current lineup: the Kylaq, Slavia, Kushaq, and Kodiaq. While the exact increase will vary by model and variant, Skoda has set a strict maximum limit of Rs 20,000 on the hike. Specific revised prices for individual variants have not been released yet.

Festive Timing

This announcement arrives just five days before the scheduled October 6 launch of the Slavia facelift. Production for that updated sedan is already underway at the Chakan plant, and bookings remain open. This follows earlier price increases made in January 2026 that affected the Slavia, Kylaq, and Kushaq models. Other major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, and Tata Motors have also raised prices recently ahead of the festive season demand.

Context

Car manufacturers often adjust vehicle prices prior to peak buying periods like the festive season to offset higher manufacturing expenses. Rising material and operational costs frequently drive these periodic adjustments across the entire auto industry.