Skoda Auto India is gearing up to launch several new models, including its first all-electric SUV for the domestic market. The Czech carmaker, which recently revised the prices of its India 2.0 program cars like the Kushaq and Slavia, is aiming for heavy localization and product expansion fueled by fresh investment. Here’s a look at three Skoda cars set to launch in India:
1. Skoda Enyaq iV
Launch Timeline: Expected in the second half of 2024
Details: The Skoda Enyaq iV will be Skoda’s first electric vehicle (EV) in India, initially sold via the Completely Built Unit (CBU) route. It will compete with models like the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia EV6, and Volvo XC40 Recharge.
- Platform: Volkswagen group’s MEB born-electric platform
- Powertrain: Expected to feature the top-spec 80x version with a claimed range of over 500 kilometers on a single charge
2. New Skoda Octavia
Launch Timeline: Expected in late 2024 or early 2025
Details: The latest generation Skoda Octavia received a mid-life facelift internationally in February this year. It is likely to arrive in India via the CBU route and may include the sporty Octavia RS-iV variant.
- Engine Options:
- RS-iV: 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine combined with a 116 bhp electric motor, producing a combined output of 245 bhp and 400 Nm of peak torque
- Standard Octavia: Likely to use the familiar 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
3. New-Gen Skoda Kodiaq
Launch Timeline: Expected by the end of 2024
Details: The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq, which debuted internationally in October last year, is based on the new MQB-EVO platform. The SUV has grown in dimensions, now 61 mm longer than its predecessor.
- Engine: Expected to feature the familiar 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
- Pricing: Expected to be upwards of ₹40 lakh (ex-showroom)