The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has certified Skoda Auto India’s 1.0 TSI engine as E20 compliant. This makes Skoda one of the first OEMs to receive E20 compliance from an official body.
Petr Janeba, Brand Director at Škoda Auto India, commented on the certification: “Along with making cars that lead in driving dynamics and safety, efficiency and sustainability have also been at the centre of our product and production practices. TSI technology has been time-tested and proven for efficiency and emissions, while being effectively powered. We have evolved and adapted this technology to various updates in standards and policies across the globe. The 1.0 TSI especially, with its 3-cylinder turbo configuration tuned for power and efficiency is a versatile powertrain, and the E20 certification is a testament to this. We are confident of a similar outcome when the 1.5 TSI is tested, later this year.”
Key points from the certification include:
The 1.0 TSI engine is among the initial engines in India to achieve E20 certification from an authorized body. This engine powers the Skoda Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan in Skoda Auto India’s lineup, available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
Testing for the 1.5 TSI engines powering these vehicles is currently underway, with results expected in Q4 2024. From April 1, 2025, the Indian government mandates all vehicles to be E20 compliant. The E20 fuel blend comprises 20% ethanol sourced from renewable materials like corn, sugarcane, or biomass, combined with 80% petrol, reducing fossil fuel consumption per liter and emissions.
Engine specifics:
The 1.0 TSI engine produces 85kW of power (115ps) and 178Nm of torque, paired with either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. Available across various variants of the Kushaq and Slavia, the E20-compliant engine debuted recently in the Kushaq Onyx AT and will eventually feature in all 1.0 TSI Skoda models manufactured at the Chakan, Pune facility.
