Skoda, the Czech automaker with more than 120 years of history, has earned a string of international awards in recent years that underline its quality, value and market position.
Notable successes include the Kodiaq winning Large SUV of the Year at Auto Express in 2022 and 2023, the Karoq taking Family SUV Best for Value in 2023, multiple wins at Auto Trophy 2022, and Skoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer receiving the Golden Steering Wheel in 2022.
Skoda, a long-standing car brand from the Czech Republic, is proud to have a history of more than 120 years along with a series of prestigious awards, affirming its quality and position in the international car market. This article reviews some of Skoda's outstanding awards in recent years.
Kodiaq family SUV
The Kodiaq won Large SUV of the Year at Auto Express for two consecutive years, 2022 and 2023. Praised for practicality, value and sharp driving dynamics, the Kodiaq's main selling points are its spacious, versatile interior (seating for seven) and Skoda's practical touches such as umbrellas in the front doors, a two-level glove box and an ice scraper behind the fuel filler door. Boot capacity is 765 litres in five-seat mode and 270 litres with all three rows in use. The Kodiaq also won Best Large Family Car at the Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2023.
Karoq – the dynamic and versatile SUV
The Karoq, Skoda's five-seat SUV, has also received recognition, including Family SUV Best for Value 2023 at the What Car Awards.
Auto Trophy and other accolades
At Auto Trophy 2022 Skoda won multiple categories, including Best imported car brand, SUV under 30,000 Euros (Kamiq), Imported SUV under 50,000 Euro (Enyaq iV), Imported mid-size car (Superb) and Car with the best price/quality ratio (Superb). In 2022 Skoda Auto Global CEO Klaus Zellmer received the Golden Steering Wheel award in Berlin, the eighth Golden Steering Wheel for Skoda Auto.
With a long tradition and ongoing innovation, Skoda continues to affirm its position as a quality car brand that delivers strong value and customer-focused features.