Skoda rises as Toyota slips in key midsize SUV segment

Skoda Kodiaq 2023 — The Skoda Kodiaq was Europe's top-selling midsize SUV in the first quarter.

May 04, 2023 04:00 AM

Toyota has lost the leadership of the volume midsize SUV segment after experiencing severe supply issues with the RAV4. Toyota's loss is Skoda's gain as the Kodiaq finished the first quarter as Europe's No. 1-selling midsize SUV.

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