And now, the corporate has began testing the SUV on our roads.Because the SUV was extensively lined, it is exhausting to say something about its new design. However its upright silhouette seems much like the Kushaq SUV. However as talked about earlier than, the SUV will measure lower than 4 metres in size.
The spied video reveals, that the SUV will characteristic a split-headlight setup with the LED DRLs within the higher portion. It would get a glossy butterfly grille, much like different Skoda fashions. Beneath it will get a much bigger air dam that includes a honeycomb sample. On the sides, once more it seems similar to Kushaq however with a shorter size and 16-inch metal wheels wrapped up in 205/60 tyres. On the rear, it will get a Kushaq-inspired tailgate with wraparound taillamps. General, the brand new compact SUV seems like a smaller model of the Skoda Kushaq with re-designed components.
The spied video additionally provides us a peek inside however it’s not very clear. We will discover a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system which can doubtless be an 8.0-inch unit with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Different anticipated options embrace a semi-digital cluster, automated local weather management, single-pane electrical sunroof, a number of airbags, auto headlamps with wipers, rear AC vents, cruise management, rear digicam with sensors and extra.
Speaking in regards to the powertrain and gearbox, the brand new compact SUV is most probably to be powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo petrol engine with 115 hp of energy and 178 nm of torque. Gearbox choices will embrace a 6-speed torque converter and a 6-speed guide gearbox.
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This engine already does the responsibility on the Skoda Kushaq, Slavia, VW Virtus and Taigun. When launched, the brand new compact SUV will tackle the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV 300 and different sub-4m SUVs within the Indian market. By way of pricing, it’s anticipated to begin from Rs 8 lakh for the entry-level trim and as much as Rs 14 lakh for the top-of-the-line trim (each costs ex-showroom, anticipated)
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