Skoda confirmed it’s engaged on a brand new SUV for the Indian market that may hit the roads within the first half of 2025. The yet-unnamed mannequin will measure beneath 4 m (157.5 inches) lengthy, serving because the entry-level SUV for the area.

Skoda has been contemplating a smaller SUV providing since 2021, however that is the primary official affirmation. The brand new mannequin would be the third Skoda developed particularly for the Indian market following the Kushaq SUV and the Slavia sedan. The explanation that the automaker selected this smaller and “strategically vital” phase is the native laws for sub-4m fashions that permits them to be provided at a extra reasonably priced value level, serving to it win new buyer teams.

The announcement was joined by a teaser sketch that focuses on the entrance finish of the upcoming mannequin. The slim LEDs are paying homage to the European Skoda Kamiq, however the bumper has bigger intakes following the strains of the grille. We are able to additionally see the sharp edges of the hood and roof rails which is a typical styling trait of many high-riding fashions.

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The SUV will experience on the MQB-A0-IN structure, a low-cost model of the VW Group’s MQB platform developed by Skoda for rising markets. This implies it would share its underpinnings with the Skoda Slavia / Kushaq and the VW Virtus / Taigun, albeit with a smaller footprint. The aforementioned fashions can be found with 1.0-liter and 1.5-liter gasoline powertrains, mated to six-speed handbook or seven-speed DSG transmissions, completely provided in FWD kind.

With a sub-4m size, the SUV would be the smallest providing in Skoda’s world portfolio, sitting beneath the EU-spec Fabia (4,108 mm/ 161.7 inches), the Indian-spec Kushaq (4,225 mm / 166 inches), and the EU-spec Kamiq (4,241mm / 167 inches). Rivals in India will embody the Citroen New C3, Hyundai Venue, Nissan Magnite, Toyota Raize, and Tata Nexon.

The title of the brand new mannequin can be determined later this yr as a part of the #NameYourSkoda marketing campaign on social media. Skoda clients and followers from India will select certainly one of seven registered names together with the Kymaq, Kariq, KwIQ, Kylaq, and Kyroq. As you possibly can see, all the choices begin with Okay and finish with Q, in keeping with Skoda’s world SUV naming technique.

Klaus Zellmer, CEO Škoda Auto, mentioned: “India is essential to the worldwide progress of Škoda Auto, each due to its personal market power and as a growth and manufacturing base for our growth in new markets together with ASEAN and the Center East… The all-new compact SUV due in 2025 will add an vital phase for purchasers. I’m assured the increasing Škoda portfolio will contribute to our India progress goal of attaining a market share for the Volkswagen household of manufacturers of round 5 p.c by 2030.”