Skoda is launching brand new three models in India this week

With lockdown Extention and COVID-19 pandemic, Skoda Auto India is kickstarting with the productive specification for the market. On 26th May, Skoda is commencing will the new launch of all-new Karoq, 2020 Superb and BS6 Rapid. As per the latest car news India, Karoq and BS6 Rapid all supposedly meant to meet the market last month but the lockdown caused much of the delay. 

With the lockdown still in effect till 31st May, all three Skoda models will be introduced in the market through virtual conference making up for a digital event. Both the upcoming models are open for booking since March. 2020 Superb open for availability for pre-orders from April and booking of a token amount of Rs 50,000. 

Director of Skoda Auto India officially took to twitter announcing about the launch of the all three vehicles right on a digital platform. The three vehicles already were unveiled in India right at the Auto Expo 2020. 

The Karoq is featuring a great addition to the brand. Small Kodiaq and the other two SUVs share commonality to the exterior and interior design. Mainly Karoq has got the speciality of widescreen touchscreen infotainment system with Smartlink connectivity interface, dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, 9 airbags, electrically adjustable driver seat and so much more. 

The new Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI features BS6 turbo-petrol engine. The company has been updating the features and functionality of the Rapid with a new engine. The petrol engine us 1.6 litres while the turbocharged diesel engine is 1.5 litre. The turbocharged three-cycling petrol unit features 1.0 litre. The engine has got a maximum power of 110 PS and 175 Nm of torque. 

Other Specifications

• 6-Speed manual transmission
• New introduction of 6-speed automatic transmission
• The pricing of the Sedan is expected to be between 8-12 lakh (ex-showroom)
• Skoda Karoq gets a price tag of Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom)

Specifications of Skoda Superb

• Facelift model comes with fewer modifications in comparison to BS4 models
• Matrix LED headlamps meet grille, sleeker fog lamps
• New alloy wheels
• Widescreen infotainment screen with SmartLink+ interface
• Digital instrument panel
• Electric sunroof 
• 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine delivering 187 bhp of power and 320 Nm of torque
• 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox
• Pricing structure – 28 lakh (ex-showroom)

Specifications of Skoda Rapid 2020

• 1.0-litre TSI Engine
• Basic implementation of six-speed manual transmission
• Pricing could be from 8.8 lakh (ex-showroom)
• Skoda Superb Specifications
• Facelift version comes with narrower LED headlights
• Updated grille
• Digital instrument cluster
• 10.25 configurable display
• Wireless charging
• Enhanced cellular reception
• Puddle Lamps with brand logo
• 8 airbags 

Speaking of the new version of the model, the Indian market will see the two premium variants – Sportline trim and the luxurious Laurin and Klement. The former has colour variants of Moon White, Steel Grey and Race Blue; while the latter has Laval Blue, Business Grey, Moon White, Magnetic Brown and Magic Black. 

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Skoda Karoq

• 5-seater compact SUV
• 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine delivering 150 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque
• 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission
• Panoramic Sunroof
• LED headlamps
• Climatronic automatic climate control
• 12.-way electrically adjustable driver seat
• Fully digital instrument cluster and so much more.
  

The pricing is expected to be around 25 lakh (ex-showroom)