Earlier last month, Skoda in its annual conference confirmed the development of a subcompact SUV for the Indian market. The SUV has reportedly been spotted testing on Indian roads for the first time. This will be the next big launch by the Czech carmaker in India and its big return to the sub-4 metre passenger vehicle segment.
The upcoming Skoda subcompact SUV will be based on the MQB A0 IN architecture, hence, one can expect high degrees of localisation for the upcoming vehicle. This will help Skoda price it aggressively against rivals like Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300 and others.
Skoda sub-4 metre spied: Expected design, specs
As expected, the prototype spotted testing is completely wrapped underneath a camouflage. Going by the images, the rear end of the vehicle appears to give a contemporary Skoda look with wraparound LED taillights and a flat-ish tailgate. The receding roofline gives it a crossover-like appeal. Other visual details include a spoiler-mounted brake light, and non-functional roof rails.
The front face of the upcoming SUV is yet to be disclosed but it is most likely to resemble the current batch of Skoda cars– Slavia and Kushaq. While the Czech carmaker is yet to decide on a name, it has asked Indian audiences to choose from the following options— Kylaq, Kariq, Kyroq, Kymaq, and Kwiq. Each name is accompanied by a unique tagline highlighting its distinct characteristics.
Powering the upcoming Skoda sub-4 metre SUV will be a 1.0-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine that puts out 114 bhp and 178 Nm of peak torque. Transmission duties will be carried out either by a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
