Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has achieved an important milestone to make 5 lakh engines at its Chakan Manufacturing Plant in Pune. This historical achievement was completed on 17 March 2025, which shows the company’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The special thing is that all these engines have been constructed in India and they are being sent to the country as well as international markets. This has made India an important production center for the Volkswagen Group.
Modern and environment-friendly engines
Savwipl’s Chakan plant is equipped with state -of -the -art techniques, making high quality and environmentally friendly engines. This achievement has made India an important production and export center for the Volkswagen Group.
The company has developed two major engines:
- 1.0 liter TSI engine – This engine is equipped with advanced technology, which reduces smoke emissions and is more favorable for the environment.
- 1.5 liter TSI engine – In this Active cylinder technology (act) It is given, which makes it more fuel efficient and also reduces pollution.
These engines are not only meeting the needs of the Indian market but are also designed according to global standards, making them competitive in international markets as well.
Engine construction continues for 11 years
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) year Engine construction at Chakan plant in 2014 Was started Since then, the company has been continuously improving and investing engine technology.
- These engines are made keeping in mind high quality and strict environmental standards.
- The company is continuously investing to develop new engines.
- The Volkswagen Group wants to expand its production in India to make it a strong player in the global automobile industry.
After this achievement, the company plans to increase its production capacity even more in India to make it a major manufacturing center of the Volkswagen Group.
Emphasis on technological innovation and investment
On this historical achievement Skoda Auto A.S. Board Member (Production and Logistics) Andreas Dick Said:
“The production of 5 lakh engines in the Pune plant shows an important role in India’s global construction strategy. We have invested continuously in technology and workforce development, which has improved the quality and cost effectiveness of our production. India’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem and skilled workforce are playing an important role in meeting the growing global demand of high-quality powertrain solutions. ”
The main objective of Savwipl is to further strengthen its hold in the Indian market and install new milestones in engine manufacture.
Focus on localization and innovation
Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited Said:
“This achievement reflects our commitment to localization and innovation in Paurtrain Manufacturing. Since 2014, we have set up a strong foundation and developed world class engines to suit market needs. Our Made-in-India engines have a high level of localization, which reflects our group’s focus on empowering Indian automobile manufacturing and supply ecosystem. ”
Savwipl is committed to the Indian automobile sector to be identified at the global level. The company plans to further increase its production capacity to make India the center of world -class automobile manufacturing.
