The Kushaq Helps Skoda Post An Impressive Growth In July 2021
- by Aniruthan Srithar
- Aug 1, 2021
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The SUV has booked nearly 6,000 units since its launch on June 28, 2021
- Skoda Kushaq priced between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 17.60 lakh.
- The SUV is instrumental in Skoda expanding in India.
- Kushaq is offered in three trims: Active, Ambition, and Style.
- Deliveries of 1.0-klitre variants underway; 1.5-litre variants to begin in mid-August.
- Offered with two turbo-petrol engines, paired with manual and automatic transmission.
Skoda India has announced that the Kushaq compact SUV has racked up nearly 6,000 bookings since its launch on June 28, 2021. The SUV currently commands a waiting period of up to two months and helped Skoda post an impressive 234 percent growth when compared to July 2020. The company sold 3,080 cars when compared to 922 cars in July last year.
The Czech carmaker is currently handing over the 1.0-litre variants to customers, with deliveries of the more powerful 1.5-litre variants to begin by mid-August. In case you’re interested in purchasing Skoda’s compact SUV, here’s a quick look at the detailed variant-wise prices:
Active |
Ambition |
Style |
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1.0-litre TSI MT |
Rs 10.50 lakh |
Rs 12.80 lakh |
Rs 14.60 lakh |
1.0-litre TSI AT |
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Rs 14.20 lakh |
Rs 15.80 lakh |
1.5-litre TSI MT |
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Rs 16.20 lakh |
1.5-litre TSI DSG |
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Rs 17.60 lakh |
With the launch of the new Kushaq, the Czech car maker has got a much required boost in the country. By the end of August, Skoda will have 100 dealerships across India and is aiming to have 225 by the end of 2022. Also, the Czech carmaker has introduced various initiatives to offer customers peace of mind in the after sales department. Read about it here.
The Kushaq comes loaded with features like a 10.1-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech, ventilated front seats, a single-pane sunroof, ambient lighting, automatic climate control, cruise control, and analogue dials with a multi-info display.
Passenger safety is taken care of by up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with rear-view camera, electronic stability control (offered as standard), and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
The compact SUV is offered only with two turbo-petrol engines. Both units can be had with manual and automatic transmissions. Take a quick look at the specifications:
Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI |
Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSI |
|
Power (PS) |
115PS (+5PS over Rapid) |
150PS |
Torque (Nm) |
178Nm (+3Nm over Rapid) |
250Nm |
Transmission Option |
6-speed manual / 6-speed torque converter automatic |
6-speed manual / 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch) |
To know what we think about the Kushaq, read our in-depth first drive review. The SUV locks horns with the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier, MG Hector, and the upcoming VW Taigun.