New Volkswagen A0 Compact SUV Teased Ahead of Global Debut

Volkswagen has officially teased its new compact car for the global market, internally codenamed the A0 SUV. The model will hit the Brazilian market first, and sit below the Taigun in the global lineup. It will likely go by the name 'Volkswagen Yeh' upon its launch. For now, the German manufacturer hasn't revealed any information about the SUV's launch in India. However, if the car enters our market, it will compete with models such as the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, and Hyundai Venue. Continue reading to learn more about Volkswagen's compact SUV.

Volkswagen A0 Compact SUV: Key Highlights

The upcoming Ao compact SUV will be built on the MQB-A0 platform that also supports a variety of globally sold models like the Polo hatchback, the Nivus SUV, and the T-Cross. It is identical to the MQB-A0-IN architecture, which is heavily localised and capable of accommodating a variety of body shapes and wheelbases. 

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With greater economies of scale, the platform helps to increase productivity and speed up the production of different products. It has a transverse engine setup that is inclined a bit forward, with the same distance between the pedals and the center of the front wheel across all models. This configuration produces plenty of cabin room in addition to alignment at the front end. 

Notably, the MQB-A0-IN architecture supports the Volkswagen Taigun, Virtus, Skoda Kushaq, and Slavia in India. It will also underpin the upcoming Skoda Kylaq. 

In terms of design, the compact SUV will probably feature a slender black grille, a raised bumper, body-coloured door handles, and ORVMs, a darkened fog lamp assembly, black roof rails, coupe-like roofline, and LED DRLs connected by a chrome strip. On the back, there probably will be a connected LED taillamp unit. 

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Volkswagen has not revealed any details about the powertrain. Industry reports, however, indicate that the car will be powered by the same 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine as the Volkswagen Virtus, Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and Slavia. The gearbox options include a 6-speed manual and a torque converter automatic.