Skoda to chase China's SUV sales

Czech automaker's long-term strategy shows segment's importance in the world's largest car market

Czech carmaker Skoda Auto is set to launch the first salvo in its China SUV offensive with the introduction of the Kodiaq in April as part of its campaign to double sales in its largest market by 2020.

Unveiled last year in Berlin, Germany, the model is named after the largest island in Alaska, the United States, indicating the car's powerful engine performance and bold, muscular design.