By 2022, new SUVs and crossovers are expected to be launched in the country across different segments The crossover and SUV trend in the Indian market shows no slowing down, and the ever-growing demand for high-riding vehicles has resulted in manufacturers working upon introducing new and more affordable SUVs and crossovers in the country from time to time
Skoda Kushaq
Skoda recently revealed the production-ready version of the Kushaq, the car that will mark Skoda’s entry into the mid-size SUV segment. The Kushaq will go on to become the carmaker’s first made-in-India SUV, and is all set to go on sale on 28th June this Year. Powering the entry-level variants of the Skoda Kushaq will be a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TSI turbo petrol engine producing 115 PS and 175 Nm. On the higher trims, the Kushaq will get a 1.5-litre TSI turbo petrol unit rated at 150 PS/250 Nm of torque. A 6-speed MT will be standard, while an optional 6-speed AT will be offered with the former, and a 7-speed DCT with the latter.
Volkswagen Taigun
Volkswagen is all set to debut its own mid-size SUV based on the same MQB A0 IN platform as the Skoda Kushaq very soon. Known as the Taigun, the SUV will be offered with the same 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI engines as its cousin, and is expected to be equipped with features like a large touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, connected-car tech, automatic climate control, an electric sunroof, ambient lighting, all-LED exterior lighting, LED DRLs, a multi-function instrument cluster and more.
Mahindra XUV700 (XUV500 Replacement)
The XUV700 has been spied on test number of times in the past, and a debut is finally expected in the coming months. Previous spy shots of the car revealed that it will be equipped with a free-standing dual-screen dashboard that includes a digital instrument cluster and a large touchscreen infotainment system, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, a panoramic sunroof and so on. Safety tech like seven airbags and level-1 autonomous driving aids like automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist are also expected to be on offer.
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