Kylaq-based compact SUV: Volkswagen and Skoda companies come under the same motor group, in India both the companies share the platform and power train in their cars, Skoda company is going to launch its new compact SUV on 6 November 2024, named Skoda Kylaq, now Volkswagen will also bring its SUV in the same segment.
Volkswagen Kylaq-based compact SUV Launch
- VW will launch it in India in late 2025 or 2026
- Compared to Kylaq, it will have significant changes in the exterior and interior
- It will carry Volkswagen’s design language
- Company would like to continue its current platform-sharing strategy.
- It is being speculated that this SUV can get a special 1.5 ‘GT’ version
According to the latest report, VW will launch it in India in late 2025 or 2026. Compared to Skoda’s Kylaq car, it will have significant changes in the exterior and interior, but it will carry Volkswagen’s design language. The company would like to continue its current platform-sharing strategy, it is being speculated that the company can also bring a special 1.5 ‘GT’ version in it.
Engine and Gearbox
- Development cost of this will be 25 million euros
- In terms of design, changes will be made to the front side grill, front and rear bumper, tailgate and interior
- Mechanically, no changes will be made
- Get a 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine
- VW can lso offer a 1.5-liter engine
- Manual and automatic gearbox options
Company sources have revealed that the development cost of this will be 25 million euros. In terms of design, changes will be made to the front side grill, front and rear bumper tailgate and interior. Mechanically, no changes will be made. Like the Kylaq, it will get a 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine, but the company can also offer a 1.5-liter engine in it, with manual and automatic gearbox options.
Safety and Key Features
- Get standard features like electronic stability control and 6 airbags will be provided from the base model
- Compact SUV segment is the most crowded and competitive in India
- Volkswagen is a bit late for this segment, due to which it may have to face challenges
- Features like Level-1 ADAS, 360-degree camera, ventilated seat, digital driver display, wireless phone charging, single-pane sunroof will be available.
To ensure passenger safety, standard features like electronic stability control and 6 air bags will be provided from the base model. The compact SUV segment is the most crowded and competitive in India. Volkswagen is a bit late for this segment, due to which it may have to face challenges. In terms of features, notable features like level-1 ADAS, 360-degree camera, ventilated seat, digital driver display, wireless phone charging, single-pane sunroof will be available.
