Premier Of Concept Studies From ŠKODA AUTO & Volkswagen
In less than 18 months of ŠKODA AUTO assuming the responsibility of the region India, ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India is showcasing the results of the India studies with the first concepts being showcased in India with presentations from all five passenger vehicle brands. The studies give a concrete preview of a new mid-size family SUV both from ŠKODA and Volkswagen. The ŠKODA VISION IN and Volkswagen Compact SUV are the first concepts to use the MQBA0-IN variant of the MQB car platform, which has been specially developed for the Indian market. The event also witnessed the presentation of Audi A8L, Lamborghini Huracán and Porsche 911 Cabriolet marking the first time the group brands were showcased together.
Bernhard Maier, CEO ŠKODA AUTO highlighted, “India is one of the most exciting and most promising growth markets for Volkswagen Group. A year and a half ago, we set the course to help write this story of growth with our INDIA 2.0 project. Together with the Volkswagen brand, we are seeking a combined market share of five per cent by 2025, depending on market and segment development. For ŠKODA, India would thus become one of the five largest markets in the world. The first models being developed as part of the INDIA 2.0 project are on the home stretch, and – by unveiling the ŠKODA VISION IN – we are giving a concrete preview of the first production car.”
Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director of ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited, added, “The first showcase of the INDIA 2.0 concepts offers a glimpse into the exciting range that is in preparation for our customers in India. By investing in the Technology Center, state-of-the-art production processes and competent supplier partners, we are aiming to reach up to 95% localization in the new range, while maintaining the stringent quality and performance that ŠKODA and Volkswagen are known to deliver.”
Models developed for India to be based on market-specific MQB-A0-IN platform
All models designed and produced locally in India in the future will be based on Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A0-IN platform, which already fulfils the stringent regulations for India that comes into effect from April 2020. With a focus on India, ŠKODA has developed the MQB-A0-IN platform variant, around which various ŠKODA and Volkswagen models will be built. The ŠKODA VISION IN and the Volkswagen Compact SUV concept are the first of a number of products that are being built on this versatile platform.
