Czech Skoda cars launched in Vietnam
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Automobile distributor Thanh Cong launched two Skoda models with prices from VND1-1.4 billion (US$42,300-59,300) on Saturday.
Before the Thanh Cong Viet Hung automobile plant in northern Quang NinhAutomobile distributor Thanh Cong launched two Skoda models with prices from VND1-1.4 billion (US$42,300-59,300) on Saturday.
Before the Thanh Cong Viet Hung automobile plant in northern Quang Ninh Province comes into operation, Skoda cars will be imported from Europe.
The imported models are the C-segment SUV branded Karoq priced at VND1-1.09 billion, and the D-segment SUV branded Kodiaq priced at VND1.19-1.41 billion.
Then Thanh Cong will distribute C and D-segment sedans.
After 2025, electric car models such as Enyaq iV and Vision 7S will be distributed in Vietnam.
Covering an area of 36.5 hectares and boasting a capacity of some 120,000 vehicles per year, the Skoda automobile plant in Quang Ninh will assemble B-segment cars. This is the first Skoda factory in Southeast Asia.
Skoda will also build a distribution system with four large dealers in four major cities first, and open 30 more dealers across Vietnam in the next five years.
Currently, Thanh Cong distributes Hyundai, Nissan and Skoda cars. Province comes into operation, Skoda cars will be imported from Europe.
The imported models are the C-segment SUV branded Karoq priced at VND1-1.09 billion, and the D-segment SUV branded Kodiaq priced at VND1.19-1.41 billion.
Then Thanh Cong will distribute C and D-segment sedans.
Questions & Answers
Q.What Skoda models are currently available in Vietnam and what are their price ranges?
What Skoda models are currently available in Vietnam and what are their price ranges?
The Skoda Karoq, a C-segment SUV, is priced from VND1-1.09 billion. The D-segment SUV, Skoda Kodiaq, is available for VND1.19-1.41 billion. These are the two models Thanh Cong launched on Saturday.
Q.When will Skoda electric vehicle models become available in Vietnam?
When will Skoda electric vehicle models become available in Vietnam?
Electric car models such as the Enyaq iV and Vision 7S will be distributed in Vietnam after 2025. This indicates a future expansion beyond the initial internal combustion engine offerings.
Q.What type of vehicles will the new Thanh Cong Viet Hung plant in Quang Ninh Province produce?
What type of vehicles will the new Thanh Cong Viet Hung plant in Quang Ninh Province produce?
The new plant in Quang Ninh will assemble B-segment cars once it comes into operation. Initially, Skoda cars for Vietnam will be imported from Europe before local production begins.
Q.How will Skoda's distribution network expand across Vietnam over the next five years?
How will Skoda's distribution network expand across Vietnam over the next five years?
Skoda plans to establish a distribution system with four large dealers in major cities initially. This will be followed by the opening of 30 additional dealers across Vietnam within the next five years.
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