Skoda compact SUV launch formally confirmed for early 2025
Skoda has revealed extra particulars on their upcoming sub 4-metre compact SUV. It will likely be launched by early 2025 and positioned beneath the Skoda Kushaq, making it the entry-level SUV of the carmaker in India.
It will likely be based mostly on similar MQB-A0-IN as Skoda Kushaq however with shortened size. It will likely be powered by the 1.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine producing 115 HP and 175 Nm of torque. This engine will likely be obtainable with each 6-speed guide transmission and automated transmission choices.
There will likely be no 1.5-litre TSI on supply to save lots of tax and supply it with a pretty price ticket. To additional make it extra accessible, Skoda is aiming for top localisation. They need to double their market share by focusing on tier 3 and tier 4 cities.
They’ve shortlisted 5 names for the brand new compact SUV. It can start with Ok and finish with Q. These names are impressed by iconic locations associated to India – Škoda Kylaq, Kariq, Kymaq, Kyroq and Kwiq. They may give you a marketing campaign known as “Name your Skoda” from the place they’ll finalise the identify of this compact SUV. Winner will get this automotive without cost and go to Škoda in Prague, Czech Republic. You may also recommend new names by utilizing #NameYourSkoda or visiting this web site.
The brand new compact SUV from Skoda will compete with the likes of Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300 and Kia Sonet.