First sightings of new Skoda sub-four-metre SUV
Skoda's upcoming a new sub-four-metre SUV has been spotted testing in India for the first time. Earlier this month, the brand revealed its plan to introduce a new sub-compact SUV into the ever-growing and one of the most sought-after SUV segments in the market, which is currently dominated by Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet facelift, and Mahindra XUV300.
While the spy shot does not show the front end and side profile of the Skoda sub-compact SUV, they only show a small portion of the rear end. However, the test mule was completely camouflaged.
Skoda has already revealed a teaser image of its new sub-four-metre SUV. In fact, this will be one of the first offerings in India to bear the brand's new design philosophy. As seen in the teaser, it will come with a split headlight where the daytime driving lights are parallel to the edge of the bonnet and the main LED headlights will be below them. It might get the trendy full-length light bar.
Meanwhiel, it will use the MQB-A0-IN platform that also underpins the Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Slavia.
New Skoda sub-four-metre SUV: InteriorAlthough the spy pictures do not give out any details about the interior, expect it to get a fresh design, could be like the new-gen Kodiaq and Superb, featuring a dual-tone theme, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an all-digital instrument cluster, wireless charging pad, ventilated seats, artificial leather upholstery, telematics, sunroof, USB Type-C sockets, powered driver seat, ambient lighting, and air purifier, among others.
New Skoda sub-four-metre SUV: Engine specifications
We believe the new Skoda SUV to offer the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with 115PS and 178Nm of torque. This motor, in the other Volkswagen and Skoda vehicles in the country, comes with a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission.
New Skoda sub-four-metre SUV: Launch timelineSkoda India had previously said that the new sub-compact SUV would arrive by the end of the first quarter in 2025. That said, the new Skoda SUV could go on sale with price starting at Rs 7-8 lakh.
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