The Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd launched the Skoda Kushaq last year under its ‘India 2.0’ project. Volkswagen Group had decided to invest 1 billion euros to strengthen its presence in the Indian subcontinent. The Skoda Kushaq is based on the new MQB-A0 IN platform which has 95% localization levels. Currently, the Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Slavia, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming Volkswagen Virtus are sharing the same platform. The MQB production line is based in the Chakan plant in Pune, Maharashtra. So, let’s proceed with the key highlights in this Skoda Kushaq review. EXTERIOR FAÇADE: The new butterfly grille surrounded by chrome gives the Skoda Kushaq exterior a really sharp look and the aerodynamics cuts on its bonnet give aggressive and sportier appeal. Few design elements are inspired by Skoda Kodiaq – for instance, the slim LED headlamps, L-shaped faux air dams on the front bumper, and get cladding to give a rugged look. Coming to the rear, it gets a boomerang-shaped taillight followed by a lower set of reflectors. The side profile is the same as Volkswagen Taigun. Comparing the Skoda Kushaq among its competitors, it holds the longest wheelbase of 2651mm in its segment but it’s smaller in length, width, and height than Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta, yet 4mm longer in length than Volkswagen Taigun. Ground clearance of Skoda Kushaq is 188mm. ON THE INSIDE: The Skoda Kushaq interior has a well-laid-out multi-layered dash that gives a premium look and the grainy textured plastics used on the dash and front door panels give a sophisticated appeal. Similar to Skoda Superb and Skoda Octavia, the Skoda Kushaq also gets a two-spoke steering wheel and an analogue-digital instrument cluster. It also gets a floating ten-inch touchscreen infotainment system and single-tone ambient lighting. It also gets cabin-boot access and offers a sunroof, which, however, is exclusive to the Style variant. It gets 385 litres of boot space and can be expanded to 1405 litres by folding the 60:40 split rear seats. Jumping to performance and transmission in this Skoda Kushaq review. UNDER THE HOOD:
Coming to the Skoda Kushaq specifications, it has two petrol engines on offer. There is a 1.0-litre TSI, three-cylinder engine which churns out 114bhp at 5000rpm and 178Nm torque at 1750rpm. The 1.5 litre TSI four-cylinder engine churns out 147bhp at 5000rpm and 250Nm torque at 1500rpm. Both the engines get a fuel capacity of 50 litres. Skoda Kushaq transmissions include a 6-speed manual transmission (MT), 6-speed torque converter (AT), and 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch automatic). As per ARAI, it returns a mileage of 15.78kmpl to 17.95kmpl depending upon the variant and gearbox combination. For more information about the Skoda Kushaq’s driveability, check out the Skoda Kushaq drive review at autoX PRICE AND VARIANTS: The Skoda Kushaq price in India ranges from ₹10.99 (Ex-showroom) for the base 1.0 litre TSI Active MT to ₹18.19 Lakh (Ex-showroom) for the top-end 1.5 litre TSI Style 6 Airbags DSG. To read more about the Skoda Kushaq review in India, comparisons, and price, visit our website.
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