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Skoda vehicle lineup expansion in India

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Skoda is expanding its vehicle offerings in the Indian market through several new model introductions and updates. The company introduced the Kylaq, a sub-4-metre compact SUV featuring a 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol ~~engine producing 115 PS and 178 Nm of torque.~~ engine. The Kylaq is available in ~~trims such as Classic+ and Prestige+, with transmission options~~ various trims, including ~~a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque-converter automatic. Furthering this lineup, Skoda launched~~ the ~~Kylaq~~ Sportline, ~~positioned between the Signature+ and Prestige trims. The Sportline~~ which features a blacked-out aesthetic ~~with~~ and 17-inch alloy ~~wheels, a dual-tone roof, and a darker interior with leatherette seats, priced starting at Rs 11.32 lakh for the manual and Rs 12.32 lakh for the automatic.~~ wheels. In the performance segment, Skoda ~~introduced~~ launched the Kodiaq ~~RS as~~ RS, a limited-run, CBU-imported ~~SUV. Powered~~ SUV powered by a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol ~~engine delivering 265 PS and 400 Nm of torque, it features a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive, priced at Rs 66.99 lakh.~~ engine. Additionally, ~~Skoda~~ the company unveiled the 2026 Slavia ~~facelift. This~~ facelift, a midsize sedan ~~refresh includes a revised front fascia,~~ featuring updated LED headlights, ~~and new 16-inch alloy wheels. Interior refinements feature~~ a ~~10.25-inch~~ digital instrument cluster, ~~a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with a Google Cloud-powered AI voice assistant,~~ and segment-first massaging seats for rear passengers. ~~Mechanical updates include an 8-speed torque-converter automatic for the 1.0-litre engine. Looking ahead, Skoda is~~ Skoda’s strategy includes evaluating CNG variants for the Kylaq, Kushaq, and Slavia, ~~and~~ while exploring the limited import of global electric vehicles like the Epiq and Elroq as early as 2027. This move aligns with a broader trend among major automotive manufacturers in India, who are intensifying their presence through new electric, hybrid, and CNG vehicle launches to address shifting consumer preferences.

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