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Skoda Citigo launch delayed to 2014
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Nov-11-2011
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Car admirer are desperately waiting for the most anticipated hatchback model of Skoda Citigo in Indian auto segment.
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Car admirer are desperately waiting for the most anticipated hatchback model of Skoda Citigo in Indian auto segment. Initially rumors suggest that company will introduce its hatchback at the 2012 Indian Auto Expo where most of the car makers showcased their new cars. As per our close sources, The company will launch its Skoda Citigo hatchback by the year 2014 after the launch of Volkswagen Up !.
Skoda India will make an entry in the small hatchback or A+ segment for the first time with Skoda Citigo. The car will compete against the likes of Maruti Alto and the recently launched Hyundai EON in the Indian car sector.
is yet to be announced by the company, but it is expected to be priced at Rs. 3.5 lakh for the base variant. The low priced hatchback is speculated to work excellently in the country and will surely help the Czech auto major to further enhance its market position in the country. The company has used the resources of Volkswagen manufacturing unit and all the ingredients in manufacturing Skoda Citigo, which surely benefits the company in cutting down the production cost. The low production cost will help the company in placing the price of new hatchback more competitively. The car adorns many similarities or features of Volkswagen Up.
Skoda Citigo likely to be launched in two different models that are three door and five door model. The three door Citigo will adorn an 1 litre 3-cylinder MPI engine which will be capable of generating the maximum power of 60 BHP and a peak torque of 95 Nm. On the other hand the five door hatchback features the same 1.0L MPI which will produce a maximum power of 75 BHP and a top torque of 95 Nm. It is also speculated that engine of the small hatchback would be mated with five speed manual transmission gearbox. The car will offer a decent fuel efficiency 11 kmpl in the city and reaches a high of 15.4 kmpl on the highways. The highly advanced engine will help the car in maintaining a top speed of 165 Kmph and accelerating the car from zero to 100 in just 14.4 seconds.
Skoda Citigo exterior seems stylish, adorns the Skoda Fabia looks and also sports the similar grille and headlights along with Skoda badge. It is basically aspire to be a city car will be launched in European markets by the next year 2012.Get ex showroom and on road price list of Mahindra Scorpio and Mahindra Bolero across cities in India only on cardekho.com.
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Skoda Citigo price in India, Skoda Citigo, Volkswagen Up ,
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