We informed you earlier that Volkswagen Group will invest 800 crore in India. Skoda will have the responsibility to locally develop the MQB AO platform, which is reportedly to be called MQB AO IN. This platform will be initially used to develop 6 affordable cars in the country. If latest reports are to be believed, VW is considering a Hyundai Creta rival for Indian market. Read – Next gen Volkswagen Polo to launch in India in 2020 – Report
The company is not planning to enter the growing sub-4 meter SUV segment. VW will continue to play premium and will start its new journey with a premium B-SUV that will rival the Hyundai Creta.
Speaking to Moneycontrol, Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen India said, “As a logical step we are looking at the A0 SUV segment, which is one of the fastest growing segments. These are not sub-4 meter class. We will have something (similar) the (Hyundai) Creta. Because we think they have the highest potential of growth and business case and fits perfectly in our target group.” Also See – Upcoming Hyundai Cars In India
It is expected that the upcoming 5-seater SUV will be designed in-line with Volkswagen T-CROSS. This compact SUV will make its global debut this year, while production will commence in December 2019. It is based on MQB A0 platform that also underpins the new generation Polo hatchback. Previous reports claim that Skoda is planning a compact hatchback and a compact SUV for Indian market.
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