
Skoda Kushaq
The Kushaq is a compact SUV which is known for its fun-to-drive nature and capable and powerful engine options. It is a safe and comfortable SUV with a well-equipped cabin consisting of premium features. It offers European sophistication in a segment which is dominated by Korean SUVs.
Key Specifications of Kushaq
- 999 - 1498 CCEngine
- 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpmPower
- 250Nm@1600-3500rpmTorque
- Manual & AutomaticTransmission
- FWDDrive Type
- 18.86 - 19.76 KmplMileage
Skoda Kushaq Price
Skoda Kushaq price starts at Rs. 10.99 Lakh(ex-showroom) for the base model in India while the top model price goes upto Rs. 19.09 Lakh. The price of Kushaq automatic models starts from Rs. 13.59 Lakh.
- Petrol (15 Variants)
- Automatic (9 Variants)
- Manual (6 Variants)
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999 cc . Petrol . Manual |
Rs. 10.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
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999 cc . Petrol . Automatic |
Rs. 13.59 Lakh Check On Road Price
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999 cc . Petrol . Manual |
Rs. 13.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
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Kushaq Key Highlights
Features: The Skoda Kushaq SUV is equipped with features such as a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger, single-pane sunroof, keyless entry with push button start, ambient lighting, a digital driver’s display and ventilated front seats. In terms of safety, the Kushaq comes with a five star safety rating from Global NCAP and the passenger safety features consists of up to six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Engine: The Skoda Kushaq SUV gets an option of two turbo-petrol engines: a 1-litre three-cylinder engine making 115PS of power and 178 Nm of torque and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine making 150 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque. The larger engine also uses a cylinder deactivation technology which shuts off two cylinders out of the four, when the engine load is low, improving fuel efficiency. A six-speed manual is offered as standard, while automatic options include a six-speed torque converter and a seven-speed DSG gearbox for the 1-litre and 1.5-litre engines, respectively. In terms of fuel efficiency, the smaller 1.0-litre engine provides a claimed fuel efficiency of 19.76kmpl with the manual and 18.09kmpl with the automatic gearbox. On the other hand, the larger 1.5-litre TSI unit returns 18.6kmpl and 18.86kmpl with the manual and the DSG gearbox, respectively. In terms of its dimensions, the Skoda Kushaq is 4,225mm long, 1,760mm wide and 1,612mm tall. It sits on a 2,651mm wheelbase and has an impressive ground clearance of 188mm (unladen).
Rivals: The Skoda Kushaq rivals the Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Toyota Hyryder.
Variants: The Skoda Kushaq offers five primary variants which includes: Classic, Onyx, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo. The Skoda Kushaq is offered in 9 different colours - Brilliant Silver, Red, Honey Orange, Carbon Steel, Onyx, Tornado Red, Candy-white-with-carbon-steel-painted-roof and Tornado-red-with-carbon-steel-painted-roof.
Safety Rating: The Kushaq has scored a 5 star safety rating in NCAP crash tests.
Pros and Cons of Kushaq
- Classy SUV looks
- Sensible features list and simple variant line-up
- Powerful 1.5 TSI petrol engine and engaging driving dynamics
- Good safety features
- Lacks some 'wow' features
- Could have been wider for better space in the second row
- No diesel option
The Kushaq's sensible feature set, peppy engines and rewarding driving dynamics should appeal to enthusiasts shopping in this segment.
Latest Updates on Kushaq
Skoda has rejigged the prices of the Kushaq compact SUV. Optional colours have been introduced across the variant lineup at an additional cost of Rs 10,000.
Kushaq Colours
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Tornado Red
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Tornado Red Dual Tone
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Lava Blue
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Lava Blue Dual Tone
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Deep Black
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Carbon Steel
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Candy White
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Candy White Dual Tone
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Brilliant Silver
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Brilliant Silver With Carbon Steel Roof
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Brilliant Silver Dual Tone
Kushaq Videos
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Honda Elevate vs Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, Taigun/Kushaq & Astor | The Compact SUV Deep Dive30 Aug, 2023 11179 views 20:7
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Hyryder vs Kushaq vs Creta | Rough Roads, Handling & More!28 Mar, 2023 19488 views 6:8
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Top 5 Concept Cars From Auto Expos | What happened to them? | Zig Fast Forward6 Jan, 2023 3593 views 3:53
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Skoda Kushaq Crash Tested! | 5/5 Stars From Global NCAP | ZigFF22 Oct, 2022 12675 views 2:48
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VW Taigun & Skoda Kushaq Crash Tested! | 5/5 Stars From Global NCAP! | ZigFF15 Oct, 2022 15226 views 2:41
Kushaq User Reviews
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Mileage3.2/5
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Performance4/5
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Maintenance3.2/5
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Comfort4.4/5
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Safety4.6/5
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Features & Styling4.4/5
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Questions & Answers on Kushaq
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- Yes, the Skoda Kushaq comes equipped with a single-pane electric sunroof.
- The Skoda Kushaq has 2 Petrol Engine on offer of 999 cc and 1498 cc coupled with 6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic and 7-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission.
- The Skoda Kushaq has max torque of 250Nm@1600-3500rpm.
- The Manual Petrol variant has a mileage of 17.88kmpl. The Automatic Petrol variant has a mileage of 15.78kmpl. The Kushaq comes with two turbo-petrol engines: 1.0-litre (115PS/178Nm) and 1.5-litre (150PS/250Nm). While both engines get a 6-speed manual as standard, the 1.0-litre unit also comes with the option of a 6-speed torque converter while the other engine gets a 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch automatic).
- The mileage of Skoda Kushaq is 19.76 Kmpl.
- The mileage of Skoda Kushaq is 19.76 Kmpl.
- The Skoda Kushaq has Twist Beam Axle rear suspension.
- The Skoda Kushaq has Twist Beam Axle rear suspension.
- The Kushaq gets standards features like Power Steering, Power Windows-Front and rear, Air Conditioner, Adjustable Steering, Low Fuel Warning Light, Gear Shift Indicator, etc. Read more -Skoda Kushaq Goes On Sale In India At Rs 10.50 Lakh.
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Kushaq Mileage
Fuel/Transmission | ARAI Claimed Mileage |
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Petrol Automatic | 18.86 Kmpl |
Petrol Manual | 19.76 Kmpl |
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