Starting April 1, 2025, it will be mandatory for Indian cars to come with E20-compatible engines. The E20 fuel blend consists of 20 percent ethanol and 80 percent petrol. Skoda’s 1.0 TSI engine has now been certified by ARAI as E20-compatible.
While the 1.0-liter 3-cylinder TSI engine has received compliance certification, its bigger brother, the 1.5-liter 4-cylinder TSI, is undergoing testing and is expected to be compliant by the fourth quarter of this year. The 1.0-liter TSI engine produces 115 hp and 178 Nm, while the 1.5-liter TSI produces 150 hp and 250 Nm.
The 1.0 TSI engine currently powers the Kushaq and Slavia, along with its Taigun and Virtus cousins. Skoda is currently developing a new compact SUV for launch in 2025 and that will also be powered by the same engine. The new compact SUV will be positioned below the Kushaq in the company’s portfolio.