Bohemian prosperity

Skoda Superb 2019 Kvasiny

After a record-breaking year, Skoda’s Kvasiny plant is aiming higher still, backed by industry 4.0. Gareth Price visits the operation in East Bohemia

In 2018, Skoda set a new production record at its Kvasiny plant as, for the first time, more than 300,000 cars left the factory in a single year. Bear in mind that its 2014 figure was around 166,000 so it is hard not to be astonished and impressed by extent of the change Kvasiny has undergone. And, indeed, the pace. The achievement comes as a result of the many modernisation projects carried out at the plant, particularly through Skoda’s SUV offensive. 

Kvasiny has two bodyshops, a paintshop to serve them and two assembly halls that manage an admirable mix of models. In one hall, lines assembling the Kodiaq and Karoq models now have Seat’s Ateca to deal with. The Kodiaq also runs on a second line together with the brand’s flagship, Superb. A PHEV version of the Superb begins production this year as Skoda makes a first foray into electrified vehicles… 

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