The Skoda and Volkswagen partnership has seen big cars for the Indian Market like Skoda with the Kodiaq, Slavia, and Kushaq while Volkswagen with the Taigun, Virtus, and Tiguan. Both the brands has been performing brilliantly in sales and they would want to continue with this momentum by introducing new models that appeal to the Indian Market. Recently, both the brands has been offering special editions for their respective cars to boost the sales. So, in this article, we will be listing down details we know about these 4 new cars from the brands –

1. Skoda Superb 3rd Gen (Expected: Early 2024)

Skoda is set to re-introduce the 3rd Gen Superb for the Indian market since it was discontinued due to it failing to comply with BS6 norms. The 3rd Gen Superb will be powered by the updated 2.0 L Turbo Petrol producing 188 BHP and 320 NM of torque paired to 7 Speed DSG (or DCT) Gearbox. However, Skoda will be importing as CBU unit and will introduce L&K (Lauren & Klein) trim only. It has features like 360 Surround View Camera, New Infotainment System, active TPMS, 9 Airbags, ventilated and heated seats, ADAS with functions such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, and more.

Last month, Skoda had unveiled the 4th Gen Superb globally which saw it getting big exterior and interior changes, some new features, and powertrain options. There is no word when it’ll make its way to India but we expect to hear something about it near the end of 2024.

2. Skoda Enyaq iV (Expected: Mid 2024)

Skoda will be launching the Enyaq iV for the Indian Market which will be first EV from the brand, and this will be imported to India as CBU unit. The crossover EV is slightly smaller than the Skoda’s flagship three-row SUV, Kodiaq. The Enyaq iV ’80x’ top trim was spotted testing in India which has a 77 kWh battery pack and powered by two motors, one on each axle, and in total it produces 262 BHP, has a claimed range of 500 KMs, and can sprint from 0 – 100 KMPH in 6.9 Seconds. While nothing is confirmed at the moment, it remains to be seen if Skoda will offer lower trims or only a top trim for the Indian Market.

3. New 2nd-Gen Skoda Kodiaq (Expected: Late 2024)

Skoda along the reveal of 4th Gen Superb also revealed the new 2nd-Gen Kodiaq which is styled on the “Modern Solid” philosophy as it features a very rugged, bold look over the 1st Gen predecessor. The 2nd Kodiaq is bigger in dimensions which means that 3rd Row space has improved while also having more space to store stuff. The interior widely looks very similar to the new 4th Gen Superb and now it looks premium and kind of luxurious as well while also having a mix of physical and touch-sensitive buttons.

The new Kodiaq is powered by the 2.0 L Petrol and Diesel Engine along with a new plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid 1.5 L Petrol Engines. Moreover, Skoda offers 4×4 drivetype only for the Diesel Automatic. The new Kodiaq will be making its way to India in 2024 but we’ve no idea of what powertrain it’ll be equipped or is it going to be a complete CBU unit.

4. Volkswagen ID.04 (Expected: Mid 2024)

Volkswagen ID.04 is basically their version of Skoda’s Enyaq iV, and the ID.04 is going to the first EV from the carmaker for the Indian Market. The ID.04 is built on the VW’s MEB Electric Platform, and India is highly to get the GTX model which is a high performance trim that dual motor setup with one on each axle, and it produces 295 BHP and 460 NM of torque with a 77 kWh battery pack and on a single charges gives claimed range of 480 KMs. The EV will be brought to India as CBU unit and we should more about it in the coming months.

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4 Craziest New Cars Incoming From Skoda & Volkswagen in 2024!