Skoda’s New Compact SUV To Be Unveiled By Early Next Year!

SAUDI ARABIA : We are all very excited for Skoda’s new compact SUV and now the brand’s latest teaser has revealed that it will be here by early 2025. 

• The latest teaser has revealed what the compact SUV’s rear design will look like 
• Previous spy shots have revealed that it will be quite a tight SUV and will measure under 4 metres in length 
• That said, the car will still be quite a feature-laden one and will feel premium is what we know

Skoda has provided another glimpse of its forthcoming compact SUV, showcasing the rear-end design. The SUV is set to debut in early 2025, with sales commencing by March 2025. This new compact SUV, still unnamed, will be built on a shortened version of the MQB A0 IN platform, the same foundation as the Kushaq, Slavia, Virtus, and Taigun. 

The teaser highlights a pronounced character line extending along the vehicle’s length, seamlessly blending into the tail lamps. The SUV will feature horizontally aligned LED tail lamps and a vertical boot design.

What's New?

The design of the compact SUV is expected to draw inspiration from newer Skoda models such as the Epiq concept. Spy photos have given us a sneak peek at the SUV’s overall silhouette, which will share components like the steering wheel, gear knob, instrument cluster, and HVAC controls with the Kushaq and Slavia.

This compact SUV is likely to utilize the same front doors as the Kushaq, but the rear doors will be significantly shorter, as the vehicle is about 230mm shorter overall. The rear overhang will also be much tighter compared to the Kushaq, allowing the compact SUV to fit within the crucial four-meter length limit.

Engine:

Engine	Power
1-litre turbo petrol engine	115 PS & 178 Nm

The upcoming Skoda sub-4m SUV is anticipated to be powered exclusively by the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine (115 PS/178 Nm) from the Kushaq. It is expected to be available with both 6-speed manual and automatic transmission options.

Features:

The compact SUV will be richly equipped with features such as alloy wheels, LED lighting, automatic climate control, multiple touchscreen infotainment systems, and even cooled seats in the higher variants. Under the hood, the sole engine offering will be the 1.0-litre TSI petrol, paired with either a manual or a torque converter automatic transmission.

Competing with models like the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Maruti Brezza, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite, Skoda’s new compact SUV aims to carve out a significant market share. Skoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer has mentioned that the pricing strategy for this compact SUV will be very ambitious compared to its rivals, and the company aims to achieve 75 percent localisation.