Skoda Auto India is all set to have a busy and challenging 2020 with almost 5 new Skoda Cars launching this year. This also includes an all-new SUV, a new sports sedan, a facelift and updated versions of current cars. These new cars are-
Skoda Rapid 1.0 Liter BS6 petrol-
Owing to the BS6 emission norms that will be implemented from 1 April 2020, the Skoda Rapid is all set to undergo a major powertrain changeover. It will now be powered by a new 1.0Liter BS6 compliant engine producing an 115hp power and 200N torque. It will also feature minor styling changes.
Skoda Karoq-
Skoda is all set to bring in an SUV named Skoda Karoq in April this year. The car will be imported to India as a Completely Built Unit(CBU) as per the Government rules and regulations. It will be powered by a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine which will be paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. There would be no diesel engine variants of the SUV.
Skoda Octavia RS 245-
Skoda is all ready to bring back the Skoda Octavia. It will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine with 245hp and 370Nm of torque. It is estimated to be priced somewhere around Rs 40 Lakhs.
Skoda Superb facelift-
Skoda will launch the facelifted version of its Superb model in May this year. The 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine will be discontinued, and the existing 1.8-liter petrol engine will be replaced by a new 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine.
Skoda Kodiaq petrol-
Skoda Kodiaq SUV will receive a few new developments in 2020. Like the present 2.0-liter, the TDI diesel engine will be withdrawn by April 1, 2020, to comply with the BS6 norms and will be replaced by a 2.0-liter petrol engine. the SUV is estimated to be priced at Rs. 33.99 Lakhs.
