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NDTV
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Skoda Sold Over 1800 Units Of Kushaq Every Month Since Launch
Skoda Auto India has registered the sales of 89,000 units of Kushaq since its launch on June 28, 2021. This means that on average, the brand sold 1,854 units of the compact SUV every month. As per the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the model accounts for almost 77 per cent of the total SUV sales of the Czech brand. Manufactured at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India's facility located in Chakan, Pune, the Kushaq boasts a localisation rate of 95 percent. It marked the inaugural product under the brand's India 2.0 initiative, utilizing the MQB A0 IN, a variant of Volkswagen's MQB platform tailored for the Indian market, which also forms the foundation for the Skoda Slavia, Skoda Kylaq, Volkswagen Taigun, and Volkswagen Virtus. Also Read: Tata Stealth Edition Launched In India At Rs 28.24 Lakh During its initial fiscal year (FY) of sales, FY22, the Kushaq registered sales of 21,427 units. This was followed by an impressive 25,300 units sold in FY23, marking it as the year with the highest sales so far. In FY24, Skoda India recorded 23,396 units sold of the Kushaq in the country, and in FY25, 17,363 units were sold. In the first two months of FY26, Skoda India has managed to sell just 1,427 units. The Kushaq, alongside the Taigun, was among the first vehicles to receive a complete 5-star crash test rating from Global NCAP under its revised and more rigorous testing standards. The Kushaq is offered with a choice of either a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine or a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, which can be paired with a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic, or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Skoda's compact SUV is offered at prices ranging from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 19.11 lakh (ex-showroom, India). It competes against models such as the Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Honda Elevate, and Tata Curvv.
The Citizen
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Tengo named as Volkswagen's new South African SUV
After a comparatively short voting session, Volkswagen has announced Tengo as the moniker it will use for the locally assembled version of the Tera from 2027. People have spoken The Citizen reports that, although it didn't state how many votes were received, the moniker – which denotes a 'rich cultural significance in African language and describes qualities like strength, resilience and purpose' – beat out Tavi, Tiva and Tion to become the public's choice for the newcomer. ALSO READ: Voting opens: Names for South Africa's Volkswagen Tera revealed Until now known as the 'MQB A0 Entry SUV', the Tengo will be built alongside the Polo and Polo Vivo at the Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape from 2027 as the so-called third model announced in 2023 for developing markets. Massive importance A joint venture with Skoda India and Volkswagen do Brasil, with South Africa appointed as project development lead, the Tengo will likely differ notably from the Tera inside and out, although this remains speculative for now. The result of a R4b investment into the facility located in the town previously known as Uitenhage, the Tengo – as its internal name indicates – will ride on the MQB A0 platform shared with the Polo and Polo Vivo, and is reportedly set to be powered exclusively by the 1.0 TSI engine. Set to become Volkswagen's smallest SUV once production of the T-Cross wraps up in Europe next year, the Tengo will make its first public showing at the brand's annual product Indaba in 2026, either as an early pre-production right-hand-drive example or as the Tera to provide a feel of what lies ahead. As such, expectations point to production starting in 2026, ahead of the commencement of sales in 2027. This follows confirmation by the brand in May that it had completed the first round of upgrades to the Kariega factory, which included a production pause from mid-March to April for the installation of 100 robots, new conveyor belts in the final assembly area, and paint shop improvements. More soon With its name now officially revealed, more details about the Tengo are expected to emerge in the coming months, potentially covering engine output and trim. ALSO READ: What South Africa can expect: Volkswagen Tera detailed in Brazil The article Voting over: South Africa's Volkswagen Tera will be called Tengo first appeared on The Citizen.
NDTV
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Skoda Octavia RS Snapped Sans Camo Before Launch: Potential Golf GTI Killer?
Skoda India displayed Octavia RS at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 sparking conversations around its launch in the country. While things had cooled down for a while, the latest spotting of the car without camouflage has reignited the conversation. The performance-oriented version of the vehicle is expected to be launched in the Indian market. The time for the launch seems to be coming closer, even more so as the country recently witnessed the launch of the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Chances are like the aforementioned hot hatch, the Octavia RS will also be introduced as a CBU and in limited numbers. This might end up hurting the sales of forthcoming units of the Golf GTI considering the popularity of the Octavia RS. However, pricing will be an important factor. The Skoda Octavia RS will come with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine which kicks out 261 hp of power and 370 Nm of peak torque. This unit works in conjunction with a 7-speed dual-clutch (DSG) automatic transmission. This makes the hatch capable of going from a stand still to 100 kmph in 6.6 seconds, while the top speed is rated to be 250 kmph. To add more spice to the performance, the car with the RS badge is sligtly lower than the standard model and gets an electronic limited-slip differential on the front axle. The sportiness of the car is further accentuated by a different exhaust setup with black-finished tailpipes. Although the overall design is the same as the standard Octavia, the RS model sets itself apart with several styling upgrades. These features comprise a darkened butterfly grille, matrix LED headlights with refreshed daytime running lights, revamped front air intakes, and the new two-dimensional Skoda and RS badges. Buyers will also have new colour options and alloy wheel designs to choose from.
The Citizen
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Voting over: South Africa's Volkswagen Tera will be called Tengo
Production will, seemingly, commence next year before the official kicking-off of sales in 2027. After a comparatively short public voting session, Volkswagen has announced Tengo as the moniker it will use for the locally assembled version of the Tera from 2027. Though it didn't state as to how many votes were received, the moniker it says denotes a 'rich cultural significance in African language and describes qualities like strength, resilience and purpose' beat-out Tavi, Tiva and Tion to become the public's choice for the newcomer. Until now known as the 'MQB A0 Entry SUV', the Tengo will be built alongside the Polo and Polo Vivo at the Kariega Plant in Eastern Ca pe from 2027 as the so-called third model announc reed back in 2023 for developing markets. A joint venture with Skoda India and Volkswagen do Brasil, with South Africa being been appointed project development lead, the Tengo will likely differ suitably from the Tera, though at present, this remains nothing but speculation. The result of a R4-billion investment into the facility located in the town previously known as Uitenhage, the Tengo will, as its internal name states, will ride on the MQB A0 platform shared with the Polo and Polo Vivo, and reportedly derivative from the 1.0 TSI engine only. Set to become Volkswagen's smallest SUV once production of the T-Cross wraps-up in Europe next year, the Tengo will make its first public showing at the brand's annual product Indaba in 2026 either as an early pre-production right-hand-drive example, or as the Tera to provide a feel of what lies ahead. As such, expectations point to production starting sometime in 2026 before the commencing of sales in 2027. This after the brand confirmed in May that had finished the first rounds of upgrades to the Kariega factory that saw production being suspended between mid-March and April for the installation of 100 robots, new conveyor belts in the final assembly area, and upgrades to the body paint shops. Its name now officially revealed, expectations are that more details about the Tengo will emerge throughout the coming months, possibly alluding to engine options and spec.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Skoda Octavia RS spotted in India for the first time. Here's when it will arrive
The Skoda Octavia RS has been spotted in India at a parking lot. (Instagram) Check Offers With reports of the Skoda Octavia RS being brought to India, the excitement has started building amongst Indian enthusiasts. Recently, a Skoda Octavia RS has been spied inside a parking lot in its 'Neon Green' shade. The RS badge on the Octavia means that the manufacturer has souped it up to deliver better performance. The sedan will most likely be offered in the country as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) unit. The Czech car manufacturer had also showcased the new generation Skoda Octavia RS at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 alongside its other offerings. Currently, Skoda sells only the Slavia in the sedan segment. This midsize sedan has been a successful product from the brand despite the overall pressure on the segment, owing to rising demand and sales of SUVs. Also Read : Confident of Kushaq sales bouncing back in 1-2 months: New Skoda boss. Facelift coming soon Skoda Octavia RS: Design Visually, the Skoda Octavia RS looks identical to the standard iteration of the sedan, barring subtle changes including a blacked-out radiator grille, a redesigned grille with bigger air intakes, new alloy wheels, and more. The grille is flanked by sharp headlamps with projector units and bifurcated LED DRLs on both sides. The hood carries subtle creases, while the side profile features large alloy wheels with a new design. Moving to the rear, the car gets compact and wraparound LED taillights, lip spoiler, etc. The exhaust pipes come finished in black and have been electronically tuned to sound more aggressive upon start-up and in the Sport mode. Also Read : Skoda India plans to bolster pre-owned car business, targets double sales volume Skoda Octavia RS: Interior and features Interior of the Skoda Octavia RS looks the same as the standard model in terms of the layout. However, the all-black theme along with red accents on the dashboard, door trims and other places give it a sporty vibe, which complements the RS badge of the sedan. It gets a sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, a fully digital instrument cluster and a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system. The centre console features a glossy panel with soft-touch buttons. Skoda Octavia RS: Powertrain and specifications The Skoda Octavia RS gets the company's popular 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, which is now tuned to churn out 264 bhp peak power and 370 Nm of maximum torque. Transmission duty for the new Skoda Octavia RS is handled by a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The sedan promises a 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 6.4 seconds making it one of the fastest front-wheel drive cars globally. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 17 Jun 2025, 10:58 AM IST
