4 New Car Launches in October 2025 – Mahindra, Skoda & Audi

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Expected / Rumoured Details

Exterior Design Updates

Redesigned front grille with double-stacked (horizontal) slats inspired by the Thar Roxx; C-shaped LED projector headlights & DRLs; revised front bumper; new alloy wheels; flared wheel arches; updated tail lamps and rear bumper.

Dimensions & Chassis

Dimensions likely similar to current model (≈ 3,985 mm length, 1,820 mm width, 1,844 mm height) to retain its compact off-road stance; retains body-on-frame ladder-chassis construction. 

Engines & Performance

Same engine line-up as the current Thar:

• 2.0-L turbo-petrol (~152 hp) in manual and auto, RWD/4WD options

• 1.5-L turbo-diesel (~116-119 hp, 4×2)

• 2.2-L turbo-diesel (~130-132 hp with 4×4)

Transmissions: 6-speed manual standard; automatic option in petrol & 2.2-L diesel versions.

Interior & Features

Upgraded cabin with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system; possibly a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster; steering wheel borrowed from the Roxx; power window switches moved to door panels; wireless charging; ambient lighting; A-pillar grab handles; more premium trim and materials.

Safety & Tech

Expected inclusion of 6 airbags across trims; tyre pressure monitoring; 360-degree camera; electronic stability control, hill start / hill descent control; improved safety hardware like strengthened rear shackles, front tow‐hook; upgraded steering (electric power steering in some reports).

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Details

Engine

2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol producing 265 hp and 370 Nm torque

Transmission & Drive

7-speed DSG automatic, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Performance

0–100 km/h in 6.4–6.6 seconds; Top speed: 250 km/h

Suspension

15 mm lower than the standard Octavia for sharper handling and sportier ride

Exterior Highlights

Gloss-black butterfly grille, RS badging, dual-pod Matrix LED headlights, V-shaped DRLs, 18-inch aero-styled alloy wheels, aerodynamic design

Interior Highlights

All-black cabin with red accents, sports seats, 3-spoke steering wheel, metallic pedals

Infotainment & Tech

13-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 10-inch digital driver’s display, premium audio, ambient lighting, heated & powered front seats, wireless charging

Safety Features

Multiple airbags, 360-degree camera, TPMS, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and ADAS features

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Details

Electric Range

Up to 321 miles (EPA-estimated) for the RWD model with the Ultra package

Performance Power

• RWD (Ultra): ~322 hp with launch control 

• Quattro AWD version: 456 hp

• 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds (Quattro)

Charging / Battery

• 100 kWh battery in RWD Ultra model

• DC fast-charging at up to 260 kW

• Battery can charge from 10-80% in ~22 minutes via public DC fast charger

Suspension / Ride

Adaptive air suspension standard on Prestige trim, for adjustable damping & ride height 

Wheels

Standard 19-inch wheels; optional 20-inch designs; 18-inch wheels available in Ultra package for better efficiency

Interior & Tech

• Panoramic, integrated virtual cockpit and MMI touchscreen

• Optional passenger display touchscreen

• Available Bang & Olufsen® 3D sound system (830 W) with front headrest speakers

• Customizable DRLs (up to 8 signatures), interactive lighting inside the car (charging, turn signals, etc.)

Cargo Capacity

• Cargo volume: 60 cu. ft with rear seats folded

Driver Assistance and Safety

• Active front assist standard (warns & can brake for potential collisions)

• Adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance available

• Side assist with pre-sense rear; traffic sign recognition; top-view camera system

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Details 

Engine Power

1.5-litre 3-cylinder mHawk100 diesel engine, ~100 bhp and 260 Nm torque

Transmission & Drive

5-speed manual (expected to remain)

Dimensions & Structure

Length: 3,995 mm; Width: ~1,795 mm; Height: ~1,817 mm

Wheelbase: 2,680 mm

Ladder-on-frame / body-on-frame chassis (inherited from Scorpio platform lineage)

Seating Capacity

Usually 5 to 7 seats depending on variant

Cargo / boot volume ~ 384 L

Suspension / Brakes

Front: disc brakes; Rear: drum brakes

Exterior Features

Refreshed grille with horizontal slats instead of vertical, revised lower bumper and air intakes

Possibly new LED lighting signatures, redesigned fascia, updated alloys

Interior Features 

Likely to get a larger 10.25-inch (or ~10-inch) infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, auto air-conditioning, rear AC vents, revised dashboard layout, possibly more premium upholstery

Safety 

Current: dual front airbags, ABS + EBD, ISOFIX, rear parking camera & sensors

Facelift expected to standardize up to 6 airbags and possibly more advanced safety features

Notable Changes 

The facelift is evolutionary rather than revolutionary — the body silhouette is expected to remain largely the same; focus is on front-end refresh and interior upgrades