Skoda has applied a trademark application
for the name ‘Kliq'. So, reports say that the company will use this name for
the production Vision IN small SUV. However, we really doubt that there will be
a Skoda Kliq in India, as the name is too similar to the Honda Cliq, a scooter
which failed in India and was discontinued during the BS6 transition.
The Skoda Vision IN concept's production
version will be the model of Volkswagen Group’s India 2.0 project. The company
had previewed the concept at Auto Expo 2020. As indicated by the concept, a lot
of exterior and interior elements will be shared with the European Skoda Kamiq,
which sits on the MQB A0 platform.
The Skoda Kliq small SUV will have a much
more aggressive design compared to the European Skoda Kamiq. The front end will
be the key to its tougher impression. Higher ground clearance and a high-set,
wide bonnet, large radiator grille with striking double slats, split headlights
with larger and angrier upper lights and a more muscular bumper will ascertain
a proper SUV look for the Indian model.
The platform of the production Skoda
Vision IN will be MQB A0 IN, a low-cost version of the MQB A0. Expect two
engine options to be available, a 1.0-litre TSI turbocharged three-cylinder
petrol unit and a 1.5-litre TSI EVO turbocharged four-cylinder petrol unit.
The 1.0L TSI engine will likely produce
110 PS of maximum power and 175 Nm of maximum torque. The 1.5L TSI EVO engine
will likely offer a maximum power of 150 PS and a maximum torque of 250 Nm.
Expect 6-speed manual and 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic to be the
transmission choices. Skoda may offer the latter with only the bigger engine.
An AWD system won’t be available, which means that the upcoming small SUV from
Skoda will be available as only a FWD SUV.
