Click it and Unblock the Notifications
Latest News
-
The Role Of Materials And Engineering In Helmet Safety -
India's Drag Racing Scene Calls For Permanent Strip: An Insight By NHRA's Mark Hughes -
Mahindra 3XO SUV Latest Teaser Reveals Connected Car Tech: All Details Here -
Aprilia Tuareg 660 Launched In India At Rs 18.85 Lakh – New Features & More -
ISRO Innovates with Lightweight Carbon Nozzle to Boost Rocket Efficiency -
Exploring Iceland By Car: 8 Unforgettable Routes Through The Land of Fire and Ice -
India Sets Sights on Domestic Bullet Train Production, Aiming for High-Speed Revolution -
Traffic Incoming! Hebbal Flyover's Up-Ramp In Bengaluru Closed To Vehicles Except Two-Wheelers -
AC Schnitzer Boosted BMW X5 Is Powerful & Subtle At The Same Time -
MG Gloster Sets New Standards With Zero Maintenance Ownership Experience Program
Skoda To Launch New Small Car In India — Expected Launch And More Details
Skoda to launch new small car in India: Skoda is all set to ener the entry-level car segment in the Indian market.
We have already reported about Skoda developing a new affordable entry-level car for the developing markets such as India. Now, more details of the new small car have been revealed. The entry-level car from the Czech automaker could be launched in India by early 2021.
Skoda has been assessing the feasibility of Volkswagen's MQB A0 platform as a base for its low-cost car in the Indian market. Previously, Skoda was planning to form a joint venture with Tata Motors, but the talks collapsed. Now, Skoda is set to enter the entry-level segment independently.
Chief Executive of Skoda, Bernhard Maier stated that Skoda could start selling cars in India from 2021, which will be based on a new platform. He also said that the cars should be produced locally. He also said that the car would share its platform with Volkswagen.
Recommended Video
Currently, Skoda doesn't have any small car in its Indian product portfolio as the Fabia hatchback was discontinued in the country. The facelifted avatar of the Fabia, which is being sold in the foreign markets is based on the Volkswagen's MQB platform.
In the global market, Skoda retails the Citigo small car, but the Czech automaker is unlikely to bring the Citigo to the Indian market. Skoda was planning to develop affordable cars for India in partnership with Tata Motors. But the talks were not fruitful with the Indian automaker.
If the joint venture was formed between Skoda and Tata Motors, Skoda was planning to utilise the AMP platform developed by the Indian automaker. But now it looks like the only option for Skoda is to borrow the MQB platform from its parent company Volkswagen.
DriveSpark's Thoughts On Skoda's New Small Car
Skoda has been a premium brand in the Indian market. Now, the Czech automaker wants to capture the entry-level segment by introducing affordable cars in the country. The MQB platform from Volkswagen could spawn several affordable cars, and Skoda is aiming to enter the affordable car's market in Indian by early 2021.
*Images for representational purpose only.
