Skoda compact SUV spied for the primary time
Skoda lately introduced their plans to introduce a compact SUV, which has been spied testing for the primary time beneath heavy camouflage on Indian roads. The Czech model has formally confirmed the launch timeline for early 2025.
The brand new compact SUV shall be their entry-level product within the Indian market’s portfolio with a sub 4-metre design. It is going to be positioned beneath the Skoda Kushaq.
Skoda revealed the teaser picture on the time of announcement final month. It’s got some sharp design components up entrance with LED DRLs prone to be positioned above the primary headlight items. The rear profile of the check mule doesn’t reveal a lot however modern LED taillights. The general design language is anticipated to be borrowed from the larger SUVs within the carmaker’s lineup.
It is going to be based mostly on similar MQB-A0-IN as Skoda Kushaq however with shortened size. The compact SUV shall be powered by the 1.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine producing 115 HP and 175 Nm of torque. This motor shall be accessible with each 6-speed guide transmission and computerized transmission choices.
There shall be no 1.5-litre TSI engine possibility to avoid wasting tax and provide it with a horny price ticket. Skoda shall be aiming for prime localisation to additional get the costs down. They intention to double their market share by focusing on tier 3 and tier 4 cities.
The title of the brand new compact SUV will start with Ok and finish with Q. Skoda has shortlisted a number of the names and these are impressed by iconic locations associated to India – Škoda Kylaq, Kariq, Kymaq, Kyroq and Kwiq.
Volkswagen too will give you the same product based mostly on the identical platform. We will count on the German carmaker to launch their model of the compact SUV someday across the debut of the brand new Skoda in 2025.
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