Skoda Kushaq Goes On Sale In India At Rs 10.50 Lakh

• Skoda Kushaq is priced between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 17.60 lakh.
• It’s offered in three variants: Active, Ambition, and Style.
• Overall dimensions are smaller than its rivals, but it has the longest wheelbase.
• Features a 10-inch infotainment system, ventilated front seats, and a single-pane sunroof.
• Offered with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines.
• Both units offered with manual and automatic transmissions.
• It rivals the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

Skoda Auto has launched the made-in-India Kushaq compact SUV at Rs 10.50 lakh. Available in three variants (Active, Ambition, and Style) with two turbo-petrol engines, the Kushaq is armoured to take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. 

Bookings for Skoda’s midsize SUV begins from today for a token amount of Rs 35,000 while deliveries of the 1.0-litre variants are set to begin from July 12. The 1.5-litre TSI variants, on the other hand, will be delivered from the first week of August.

Here are the detailed variant-wise prices:

Meanwhile, here’s a quick price comparison against two of its closest rivals: the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta. 

Size ain’t the Kushaq’s forte, with it being the smallest in its segment. The well-shaped 385-litre boot, though, can be compared to the Sonet, instead of the Seltos. Besides, its wheelbase is longer than the Korean duo, which should make it a comfortable four-seater SUV. 

The Kushaq’s design, with plenty of sharp creases and lines, looks unmistakably Skoda. The familiar butterfly grille dominates the front end, flanked by sleek LED headlamps with crystalline detailing. The faux air dams and the silver skid plate give the front end a rugged demeanor. In contrast, its profile is sleek with a sharp shoulder line, 17-inch alloy wheels, and flat wheel arches. The design is topped off by C-shaped tail lamps and a butch rear bumper. 

The Kushaq gets a minimalist cabin design with all the controls at the right places. The honeycomb mesh-like detailing and piano black bits add an element of interest while the new two-spoke steering wheel with metal knobs feels good to use. 

Skoda has covered all bases when it comes to features, with the Kushaq getting 10-inch infotainment system with connected car tech, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control, a single-pane sunroof, wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, a 6-speaker sound system with a subwoofer, auto headlamps and wipers. 

Passenger safety is taken care of by six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, and electronic stability control.  

The Kushaq is offered with two turbo-petrol options -- a 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre -- with both manual and automatic transmissions. The larger engine features cylinder deactivation tech, shutting down two cylinders under light load for improved fuel economy. Here’s a quick look at the specs:

	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)

The Skoda Kushaq is offered in the following exterior colour options: Candy White, Brilliant Silver, Carbon Steel, Honey Orange, and Tornado Red. 

The Kushaq takes on the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, MG Hector, and the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun. To know our impressions of Skoda’s latest SUV, check out our first drive review.