- To be Volkswagen’s new entry-level SUV
- Will probably be powered by the 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine
Volkswagen is lastly set to enter one of the crucial aggressive segments within the Indian automotive market. The carmaker has confirmed plans for a brand new sub-four-metre SUV based mostly on the Skoda Kylaq, positioning it as a direct rival to the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and different compact SUVs.
The brand new mannequin will probably be developed for the Indian market and is anticipated to reach by 2027. Volkswagen has not but revealed its title or launch date. The upcoming SUV will use the identical India-specific MQB A0 IN platform because the Kylaq. Whereas the mechanical bundle is anticipated to be shared, Volkswagen says the brand new mannequin may have its personal design and positioning to differentiate it from its Skoda sibling.
The 1.0 litre TSI turbo petrol engine is anticipated to be carried over as nicely. On the Kylaq, this engine produces 114bhp and 178Nm and is offered with handbook and automated gearbox choices. The brand new mannequin will turn out to be Volkswagen’s smallest SUV in India and decrease the model’s entry level considerably. At current, the Taigun is the smallest Volkswagen SUV on sale within the nation.
With the Kylaq already establishing a presence on this house for Skoda, Volkswagen will now get its personal providing with out having to develop a wholly new platform.
Extra particulars concerning the Volkswagen compact SUV, together with its title, design and launch timeline, are anticipated to be introduced nearer to its market introduction.
