Skoda Vision IN SUV concept car makes its debut

New Delhi : The much awaited Skoda Vision IN compact SUV has arrived in India ahead of the Auto Expo 2020 and is the first model to be built on the India-specific MQB A0-IN platform.

The first production car will be in early 2021.

The company has revealed that it will be powered by a 1.5-litre TSI petrol motor that generates 150 bhp and 250 Nm and will be paired to a 7-speed DSG gearbox.

According to the data released, the car will be able to do 0-100 sprint in 8.7 seconds, also it comes with a top speed of 195 kmph.

Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited said, "For us, localisation is the key to success and by opening our Technology Centre in Pune we have created the necessary conditions for this. In the localised MQB-A0-IN variant of the MQB, we now also have the technical prerequisite to offer state-of-the-art, attractive vehicles: they fulfill the latest safety and emission requirements for the Indian market, are in line with our customers' tastes and are tailored to their needs."

The cabin of the Vision IN SUV uses vegan materials along with traditional Indian art of kalamkari to give it a distinct yet an Indian look.

The people will be able to see the concept version of the car in the Auto Expo 2020.