Skoda’s first EV for India, the Enyaq iV, has additionally been confirmed to go on sale in 2024 itself

• New sub-4m SUV confirmed for launch by March 2025; first design sketch teaser out.

• Names shortlisted for it embody Skoda Kariq, Skoda Kwiq, and Skoda Kyroq.

• Kushaq Explorer idea additionally showcased; will not be launched as an official product.

After introducing the Skoda Kushaq and Slavia as a part of the ‘India 2.0’ venture, the Czech carmaker has now revealed the subsequent stage of the roadmap for our market. It sees Skoda coming into the hotly contested sub-4m SUV section in India, at the moment dominated by the likes of the Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza. Let’s see what Skoda has in retailer for India over the subsequent couple of years:

A New Sub-4m SUV

Certainly probably the most thrilling information to come back out from Skoda’s newest announcement was the affirmation of a brand new sub-4m SUV, which as per Skoda, will likely be “accessibly priced.” It will see Skoda enter a hotly contested segment by March 2025. The yet-to-be-named SUV will probably be underpinned by the MQB-A0-IN platform, identical because the Kushaq compact SUV however tailored to measurement. It ought to be a feature-loaded providing, with premium design particulars and a punchy turbo-petrol engine.

The title for this new SUV is but to be determined and the general public will even get an opportunity to suggest a brand new title by means of a ballot. Some of the names shortlisted by the carmaker embody: Skoda Kariq, Skoda Kwiq, Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Kymaq, and Skoda Kyroq. However, we did get our first glimpse on the upcoming Skoda sub-4m SUV due to a design teaser sketch, hinting at a muscular styling with a cut up headlamp setup.

Skoda’s First EV For India Coming In 2024

Skoda has additionally confirmed that its first EV for India would be the Enyaq iV, which can go on sale someday this 12 months. As will probably be a totally built-up unit (CBU) providing, the Skoda EV is anticipated to have a price ticket of round Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom). While Skoda has already been testing the EV in India since 2022, its actual specs for our market are but to be disclosed.

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Kushaq Explorer Edition Unveiled

Alongside these massive bulletins, Skoda India additionally showcased the Kushaq Explorer idea. It options distinctive off-road design modifications like sturdy all-terrain tyres fitted on 5-spoke black rims, and a roof rack. It sports activities a matte inexperienced end with orange highlights on the outside. The majority of chrome components have been changed with black accents. The mannequin showcased was primarily based on a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol variant of the compact SUV. It is unlikely to be launched as an official product, however maybe we are able to anticipate a particular version variant with much less drastic visible modifications, like we noticed with the Volkswagen Taigun Trail version.

What Else Was Shared?

Skoda revealed that its cumulative gross sales in India crossed the 1-lakh mark for the final two consecutive years. Ahead of the brand new sub-4m SUV’s launch in 2025, the carmaker has already elevated its manufacturing capability by round 30 p.c. Also, India is amongst its prime 5 world markets, and now round 50 p.c of Skoda vehicles manufactured outdoors the Czech Republic are made-in-India fashions.

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