Škoda Speedy sedan’s substitute to debut this 12 months

Škoda has been engaged on a substitute for the Škoda Speedy sedan in India for some time now. Nonetheless, details about this upcoming sedan in India has been reasonably scarce — up until now, after all. The Czech automaker lately confirmed that the Speedy’s substitute, which is able to reportedly be referred to as Škoda Slavia, will premiere this 12 months. The information of the Slavia’s impending debut later this 12 months was shared together with the corporate’s announcement for a camouflage design contest for the sedan, which is able to grow to be out there for retail in India earlier than it makes its manner into worldwide markets. 

If you’re eager about taking part within the contest, here’s what you want to know: Open to Indian residents, individuals should design a camouflage for the upcoming Skoda sedan in India and ship of their entries by 18 August, 2021. The entries might be evaluated by Zac Hollis, model director – Skoda Auto India; Oliver Stefani, head of design – Skoda Auto; and Gurpratap Boparai, managing director – Skoda Auto VW India Pvt. Ltd. People who want to take part within the contest can head to www.camowithskoda.com.

Now, allow us to return to the Škoda Slavia, which is able to truly be positioned ABOVE the Speedy sedan within the firm’s line-up right here. Underpinned by the MQB-A0-IN platform, the upcoming Skoda sedan in India will doubtless come sporting greater dimensions as in comparison with the Skoda Speedy. Phrase has it that Slavia won’t solely be longer, but in addition get a segment-best wheelbase.

The brand new Skoda Slavia might be provided with a alternative betwee two TSI turbocharged petrol engines most likely. One might be a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI petrol engine and can doubtless be out there with two gearbox choices: a six-speed handbook gearbox and a six-speed automated. The opposite engine possibility might be a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder TSI engine — it’s anticipated to be probably the most highly effective engine within the section when the automobile is lastly launched in India.