Published : 25 March 2022
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Amit Saraswat
Skoda India have confirmed that they will launch a sub-compact SUV, among several other models, under their new India 2.5 project. If you recall, the Kushaq compact SUV and Slavia mid-size sedans were launched under Skoda’s India 2.0 strategy.
The upcoming sub-compact SUV from Skoda will sit on the MQB-A0 IN platform that underpins the Kushaq and Slavia. Skoda India plan to manufacture the sub-compact SUV in India and also export it to other emerging markets around the world. Skoda India are likely to start the production of the sub-compact SUV by 2025 and the company has promised it will reach new heights in terms of localisation and cost-savings.
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While it is too early to predict, we expect the upcoming sub-compact SUV to take design cues from the Kushaq and Kodiaq. On the inside, it is likely to come packed with features like 10-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger, and a 2-spoke steering wheel.
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In terms of powertrain, we expect the sub-compact SUV to come with a 1.0L turbo petrol engine as standard. In the Kushaq and Slavia, this 3-cylinder engine produces 115PS of power at 5000rpm and 178NM of torque between 1750rpm-4500rpm. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Skoda’s sub-compact SUV will rival the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, and the Mahindra XUV300.
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