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Skoda and VW cars are known for their build quality and joyous driveability. Cars like the Octavia, Polo, Laura and Virtus are revered by all Indian car enthusiasts. So if you are planning to buy such a driver-focused car, you should wait for these 7 cars. 
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Upcoming VW-Skoda Cars – Skoda Slavia Facelift

The Skoda Slavia is long overdue for an update. With rivals like the Verna and City getting major revisions, it is likely that the Slavia will get one as well. Skoda has hinted at a possible late-2027 launch for the Slavia facelift. 

Expected Features – 

• 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
• Wireless charging
• Rear massaging seats
• 10.1-inch infotainment screen
• Ventilated and powered front seats
• Rear parking camera 

Powertrain –

• 1.0-litre TSI, mated to either a 6-speed MT or 8-speed AT
• 1.5-litre TSI mated to a 7-speed DSG. 

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 12 lakh – Rs 23 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

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Volkswagen Virtus Facelift

The Virtus is arguably the most popular sedan on the market, despite it not being updated since its 2022 launch. And now, Volkswagen is finally planning to update its best-selling model. We could see it being launched by the end of this year. 

Expected Features – 

• 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
• Wireless charging
• Rear massaging seats
• 10.1-inch infotainment screen
• Ventilated and powered front seats
• Rear parking camera 

Powertrain –

• 1.0-litre TSI, mated to either a 6-speed MT or 8-speed AT
• 1.5-litre TSI mated to a 7-speed DSG. 

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 12 lakh – Rs 23 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

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Upcoming VW-Skoda Cars – Skoda Kodiaq RS

Skoda’s flagship SUV, the Kodiaq, will be getting a sportier twist within the next two months. The RS badge is revered by enthusiasts, and Skoda is planning to capitalise on it. It is expected to get a sportier look, a more powerful engine tune, and a stiffer suspension to set it apart from the outgoing model.

Powertrain – 

• 2.0-litre TSI (265bhp & 400Nm) mated to a 7-speed DSG and AWD

Features –

• Level-2 ADAS
• Panoramic sunroof
• 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
• 12.9-inch infotainment screen
• Panoramic sunroof
• 360-degree camera
• Powered front seats with massaging and ventilation function

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 50 lakh – Rs 60 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

Volkswagen Tera

Volkswagen announced 5 launches planned for this year, including 3 SUVs; one of these SUVs is expected to be the Tera, a sub-4m SUV. It will be based on the same platform as the Kylaq and will share many features. We could see it as early as later this year. 

Expected Features – 

• 10-inch infotainment screen
• Electric sunroof
• Rear parking camera
• Front ventilated seats
• Powered front seats
• Leatherette seats
• Electrically-adjustable ORVMs with auto-fold
• Wireless charging
• 8-inch digital driver’s display

Expected Powertrain –

• 1.0-litre TSI mated to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AT.  

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 9 lakh to Rs 17 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

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Upcoming VW-Skoda Cars – Skoda Superb 

Skoda has hinted that it will be bringing back the iconic Superb to India. Moreover, its diesel AWD variant was also showcased at the Bharat Mobility Show quite some time ago. It is expected to launch by late 2026 and will be brought as a CBU unit. 

Expected features – 

• 13-inch infotainment screen
• Fully-digital driver’s display
• Rear sunblinds
• 360-degree parking camera 
• Heads-up display, 
• Front ventilated and massaging seats 
• Level-2 ADAS
• Wireless charging 
• 14-way power-adjustable front seats
• Powered tailgate

Expected Powertrain  – 

• 2.0-litre diesel (150 bhp & 360 Nm) mated to a 7-speed DSG and AWD
• 2.0-litre TSI (204 bhp & 320 Nm) mated to a 7-speed DSG 

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 60 lakh – Rs 70 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen received a decent response with the Golf GTI. The response was so pleasant that it will be launching the second batch of it this year. And with the new Indian-FTA deal, it could now be much cheaper than before. 

Features – 

• 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
• 12.9-inch infotainment screen
• 7-speaker sound system
• 7-airbags
• An ADAS suite
• Wireless charging
• Rear parking camera
• Panoramic sunroof
• 3-zone climate control

Powertrain –

• 2.0-litre TSI (263bhp & 370Nm) mated to a 7-speed DSG

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 45 – 55 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

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Upcoming VW-Skoda – Skoda Octavia RS

The Octavia RS has been sold in three batches, each equally successful. And Skoda has proudly revealed that it will launch the 4th batch of the RS (the 2nd batch of the Mk4.5) this year. However, this time around, it could be much cheaper than before.

Features – 

• LED matrix headlights
• 360-degree camera
• Level-2 ADAS
• 10 airbags
• 3-zone climate control
• Massaging front seats
• 11-speaker sound system
• An ADAS suite

Powertrain – 

• 2.0-litre TSI (261bhp & 370Nm) mated to a 7-speed DSG 

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 45 – 55 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

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