Skoda Kushaq: What To Expect

The new Skoda Kushaq is all set to go on sale in India tomorrow and it marks the beginning of a new journey for the German carmaker. The Skoda Kushaq is also the first model to be spawned by the Indianised version of the MQB-AO platform which will underpin a slew of new model of the VW group in India going forward. The new SUV looks sleek and has macho appeal, while is also loaded to the brim in the creature comforts department. Here is what expect.

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Exterior and Platform

The Skoda Kushaq looks sleek and has a macho appeal.

The new Skoda Kushaq is built on the company's new MQB-A0-IN platform, a localised version of the VW Group's versatile MQB architecture, which has been specifically developed for the Indian market. Thanks to the new platform, the Skoda Kushaq is expected to come with about 95 per cent of localised content and hence will be priced aggressively. Now speaking of its dimensions, the Skoda Kushaq is 4225 mm long, 1760 mm wide and has a height of 1612 mm, while its wheelbase is measured at 2651 mm. In terms of looks, the Skoda Kushaq largely remains true to the concept version we saw at the 2020 Auto Expo. It features a similar chrome-accented butterfly grille flanked by a set of LED headlamps with LED daytime running lamps, and separate trapezoidal LED foglamps. The SUV will also come with LED taillamps, and Skoda will also be offering the SUV in Honey Orange and Tornado Red colours in India. Other colours include - Candy White, Brilliant Silver, and Carbon Steel. The Skoda Kushaq's entry-level trim line, Active, will come with 16-inch steel wheels and Lhotse full wheel covers. In the Ambition trim level, the Kushaq gets Grus 16-inch alloy wheels, while the style variant will come with 17-inch Atlas two-tone alloys as standard.

Interior

The cabin of the new Skoda Kushaq looks classy and is loaded to the brim with features.

The cabin of the SUV is well-balanced and neatly designed with a dual-tone paint scheme. It also gets a 10-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless MirrorLink, ventilated front seats, AC vents at the rear, MID instrument console, cruise control, ambient lighting, a seven-speaker music system, two-spoke steering wheel, auto-dimming IRVMs, steering-mounted controls, wireless charger and My Skoda Connect among others. The Skoda Kushaq also offers plenty of space for five occupants and it comes with a boot capacity of 385-litre.

Engines

The new Skoda Kushaq is offered with two engine options.

Under the hood, the Skoda Kushaq SUV will be offered with a choice of two petrol engines - a 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI. While the former will be tuned to make 113 bhp of maximum power, the latter will belt out 147 bhp. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual gearbox along with optional 6-speed automatic transmission (1.0-Litre TSI) and 7-speed DSG (1.5-litre TSI).

Safety

The new Skoda Kushaq will come with a range of standard offerings like dual airbags, ESC, a three-point seatbelt for all five passengers, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

In terms of safety features, the new Skoda Kushaq will come with a range of standard offerings like dual airbags, ESC, a three-point seatbelt for all five passengers, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. Optional safety features include - Hill-Hold Control, tyre pressure monitoring, 6 airbags (side and curtain included), auto headlamps and wipers and multi-collision braking system among others.