Skoda Auto India has achieved a remarkable milestone by entering both the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records. The company set the 'Fastest Multi-Car Relay of a Single Manufacturer on a Circuit' at the CoASTT track in Coimbatore. This accomplishment is part of Skoda's new 'G.O.A.T – Greatest On A Track' campaign, which aims to showcase the performance-oriented character of its vehicle lineup in India.
Record-Breaking Relay Details
The record was established using a fleet of five Skoda models, driven consecutively by five drivers in a single uninterrupted relay. The combined time recorded by the fleet was 12 minutes and 30.97 seconds, including pit-lane driver changeovers. This time makes it the fastest total relay time achieved by a single manufacturer on a circuit in the country.
The relay featured the following models: Kylaq 1.0 AT, Kushaq 1.5 DSG, Slavia 1.5 DSG, Kodiaq Selection L&K, and the Octavia RS. Each car completed laps around the 3.8-kilometer-long CoASTT circuit. The Octavia RS emerged as the quickest model of the group, posting a lap time of 2 minutes and 10.85 seconds.
Individual Lap Times
- The newly launched Kylaq compact SUV completed its lap in 2 minutes and 31.6 seconds.
- The Kushaq recorded a time of 2 minutes and 29.7 seconds.
- The Slavia sedan clocked 2 minutes and 27.63 seconds.
- The Kodiaq Selection L&K, despite being a large seven-seat luxury SUV with four-wheel-drive capability, managed a time of 2 minutes and 26.34 seconds.
Demonstrating Performance and Safety
According to Skoda Auto India, the relay format required every vehicle in the lineup to perform consistently under demanding conditions, including quick pit-lane changeovers. The company stated that the exercise was aimed at demonstrating the agility, braking capability, handling balance, and overall dynamic strengths of its vehicles. These attributes also contribute to better control and safety in everyday driving situations.
Skoda's Presence in India
Currently, Skoda Auto India sells models such as the Kylaq, Slavia, Kushaq, and Kodiaq in the country. The company has a presence across 182 cities with more than 330 customer touchpoints. In 2025, Skoda recorded 72,665 vehicle sales, registering a 107 percent year-on-year growth.
