One Million Karoq SUVs: Škoda Production Milestone

byJayde Newbury/July 27, 2026/inVehicle News

Since its introduction in 2017, the Škoda Karoq has become a standout in the brand’s SUV line-up, combining practicality, versatility, and smart design for drivers around the world.

Now, Škoda Auto is celebrating the production of its one-millionth Karoq, marking a significant milestone for this popular compact SUV. This was achieved at Škoda Auto’s Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic, a key production facility responsible for building some of the brand’s most popular models.

Read on for the press release from Škoda Auto.

Škoda Auto builds its one-millionth Karoq

Škoda Auto has built its millionth Karoq at the Kvasiny plant. The milestone vehicle is a Karoq 1.5 TSI 110 kW in Graphite Grey. Since its debut in 2017, the Karoq has proved popular with customers and earned recognition from industry experts, including a Red Dot Award in the Product Design category.

With its spacious interior and extensive standard equipment, the Karoq offers a high degree of versatility and everyday practicality. It is built at the Kvasiny plant, which also produces the Octavia and Kodiaq and has an annual production capacity of more than 300,000 vehicles. The model’s successor is set to be unveiled at the turn of 2027 and 2028.

“Since production began in 2017, the Škoda Karoq has become an established part of our portfolio and an especially important model for the Kvasiny plant. Reaching the one-million mark reflects the commitment and teamwork of many people over the years.”
“I would like to thank all colleagues in Kvasiny for their dedication, as well as our social partner KOVO for our long-standing, constructive and trusted cooperation.”

Andreas DickResponsible for Production and Logistics at Škoda Auto

Škoda Karoq: an important pillar of the brand’s SUV line-up

Launched in 2017 as Škoda’s third SUV model at the time, the Karoq quickly proved popular with customers around the world. Škoda now offers 14 model series, nine of them SUVs, and the Karoq is the third most popular model in the brand’s SUV line-up.

Following its update four years after launch, the Karoq continues to appeal with its spacious, versatile interior, extensive standard equipment and efficient powertrains.

Practical SUV wins over customers and experts alike

The Škoda Karoq is currently available in around 60 markets worldwide. The model’s largest markets are Germany, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom.

The Karoq has also received a number of international awards and accolades, including the Red Dot Award for Product Design, the 2018 Car of the Year title in the Czech Republic and the Best Value Family SUV award at the 2023 What Car? Awards.

Work on the next generation of the Karoq is progressing, with its unveiling planned for the turn of 2027 and 2028.

Karoq remains an important part of Kvasiny production

The Karoq has been built at Škoda Auto’s Kvasiny plant since its launch and accounts for a significant share of the site’s production output. In 2025, following the expansion of Kodiaq production and the addition of the Octavia to the production programme, the plant set a new record by building 301,500 Škoda vehicles. The Octavia Combi has also been produced there since May 2026.

The Kvasiny plant is one of the region’s largest employers and is being continually modernised to improve flexibility and efficiency. This year, its paint shop will be upgraded to further raise quality standards and allow the use of more advanced paint materials.

Next Steps

From its introduction to reaching this production milestone, the Škoda Karoq has continued to represent the brand’s commitment to creating vehicles that are practical, innovative, and designed around everyday needs.

The Škoda Karoq is available at Miles Škoda. Book a test drive or ask a question by contacting our team, or visiting our showroom at 335 Moorhouse Ave. We look forward to hearing from you.

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