All The Skoda Kushaq’s Variants, Explained

The recently launched Kushaq is Skoda’s rival to the super popular Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. The compact made-in-India SUV is priced from Rs 10.50 lakh and available in three trims -- Active, Ambition, and Style.

In this report, we tell you about the Kushaq’s trim-wise features in detail to help you pick the right one. 

Active

Powertrains Available: 1.0-litre TSI MT.

This is the Kushaq’s entry-level trim and comes with only one powertrain option. Essential features include:

• 16-inch steel wheels with covers

• Manual folding ORVMs

• Halogen headlamps with DRLs

• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system

• 6-speaker sound system

• Manual air-con

• All four power windows

• Basic multi-info display

• 12V power socket

• Remote locking 

• Dual Airbags 

• ABS with EBD

• Rear parking sensors 

• Electronic stability control (ESC) 

• ISOFIX child seat mounts

Ambition

Powertrains Available: 1.0-litre TSI MT and AT.

Moving up a step, we have the mid-spec Ambition. This Kushaq has also been provided with the 1.0-litre TSI AT powertrain. Additional features include: 

• 16-inch single-tone alloy wheels

• LED headlamps with DRLs

• Front fog lamps with cornering function 

• Electrically foldable ORVMs

• Rear wiper and defogger

• 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system 

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 

• Automatic climate control 

• Cruise control

• Ambient lighting 

• Larger 3.5-inch multi-info display

• Height-adjustable driver’s seat 

• Cooled glove box

• Dead pedal

• USB-C charging sockets at the front and rear

• Rear AC vents

• 60:40 folding rear seats

• Rear centre armrest

• Rear parcel shelf

• Rear-view camera

• Paddle shifters (AT only)

• Hill hold control (AT only) 

• Dual horn 

• Child lock for power windows

Style

Powertrains Available: 1.0-litre TSI MT and AT, 1.5-litre TSI MT and AT. 

Style is the top-spec Kushaq and the only trim to offer all four powertrain combinations. Features include: 

• 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels 

• LED tail lamps

• Auto headlamps and wipers 

• Follow-me-home headlamps

• Ventilated front seats 

• Wireless phone charger 

• 6-speaker sound system with subwoofer

• Single-pane sunroof 

• Auto-dimming IRVMs

• Leather upholstery

• Keyless entry with push button start 

• Curtain and side airbags (MT only) 

• Tyre pressure monitoring system (MT only)

• Anti-theft alarm 

Trivia

• The Skoda Kushaq is available in seven variants, priced between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 17.60 lakh (ex-showroom). 

• It gets two turbo-petrol engines with manual and automatic transmission options. 

• Skoda has provided six airbags and tyre pressure monitoring only in the top-spec Style manual, presumably to keep costs in check. 

• To know more about what we thought, read our in-depth first-drive review.