Skoda Kushaq will be the next big launch from the Czech carmaker in the country. Recently, the company released the first set of its official sketches revealing its close-to-production design. While the SUV’s final model is slated to debut on 18th March, a digital rendering based on the sketches previews a possible design. The rendered model appears to be a slightly toned down version of the sketches.
Upfront, the SUV features the signature Skoda butterfly grille with split headlamps, bumper with a silver skid plate and two sharply designed air intakes. The upright hood, flared wheel arches with alloy wheels and heavy body cladding all around body further enhance its bold look. You can notice ‘Skoda’ lettering on a plaque of front fender. At the back, the Skoda Kushaq sports wraparound LED taillamps, a faux diffuser element and a roof spoiler.
The upcoming Skoda mid-size SUV sits on 2651mm of wheelbase, which is longer than its arch rivals – Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. That means, the Kushaq will have more cabin space to offer. It will be the brand’s first production model to underpin the MQB-A0-IN platform. The new architecture complies with the new, stricter safety and emission norms in the country. Read – New Skoda Fabia To Be Based on VW Polo’s Platform
Engine setup of the Skoda Kushaq includes a 1.0L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol and 1.5L, 4-cylinder turbo petrol. While the former makes power worth 110bhp, the latter delivers 150bhp. A 6-speed manual gearbox is standard across the model lineup, a 6-speed torque converter automatic and a 7-speed DSG automatic transmissions are exclusively offered on the 1.0L petrol and 1.5L petrol variants.
The carmaker has planned 95 per cent loacalization level for its new models including Kushaq. Therefore, it’s expected to be priced quite competitively. The SUV prices might start from Rs 10 lakh for the base variant and go up to Rs 16 lakh for the fully-loaded model. The Kushaq will take head-to-head against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun.
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