Prices of the Skoda Kushaq mid-size SUV will be announced tomorrow (28th June 2021). The carmaker has confirmed that the deliveries of the model will begin from 12th July. Initially, the SUV will be offered with the smaller capacity 1.0L turbo petrol engine (115bhp/178Nm) and 6-speed manual and torque convertor automatic gearbox options. The more powerful 1.5L turbo petrol unit (150bhp/250Nm) with 6-speed manual and 7-speed DSG automatic transmission will be rolled out in the month of August. The SUV model lineup will come in three trims, namely, Active, Ambition and Style. Read – Skoda Slavia To Rival Honda City; Launch Soon
The Active trim will be offered with a combo of 1.0L TSI turbo petrol engine and 6-speed manual gearbox. The mid-level Ambition trim will come with the 1.0L gasoline motor that can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox. The top-end Style trim will be made available with all engine and gearbox combinations including 1.0L TSI with 6-speed MT, 1.0L TSI with 6-speed AT, 1.5L TSI with 6-speed MT and 1.5L TSI with 7-speed DSG. All variants of the SUV have been equipped with front disc and rear drum brakes.
Inside, the Skoda Kushaq has a layered dashboard with knurled plastic panel running across its width and a thin chrome strip connecting the chrome-lined vents. The SUV comes with the brand’s new two-spoke steering wheel with mounted control buttons. It has a free-standing 10-inch touchscreen featuring VW Group’s new ‘Play’ infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, in-built apps, connected car technology, a ‘Valet’ mode, in-car Wi-Fi and more. Read – Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo Edition Under Development
Some of its other key features include a USB Type-C ports, 6 speakers and a 50W subwoofer, an electric sunroof, ambient cabin lighting, a cooled glovebox and more. The Kushaq will be the first vehicle in its segment to offer electronic stability control (ESC) as standard safety fitment. The hill hold control and tyre pressure monitoring system are optional offerings. The SUV also comes equipped with Isofix child mounts, a multi collision braking system, a rear parking camera and auto headlamps and wipers.
Designed on the India-specific MQB AO IN platform, the Skoda Kushaq stays true to the Vision IN concept. Skoda’s signature front grille with chrome surround, dual headlamp setup with LED DRLs, bumper with lots of creases and cuts, a faux air intake placed under the fog lamps and a faux skid plate with three slats at the bottom create an aggressive front fascia. The top-end trim gets 17-inch dual-tone, diamond cut alloy wheels and roof rails.
The body cladding on the lower sections of the door and around the wheels further enhance its sporty looks. At the rear, it gets wraparound LED taillamps with a few prominent crystalline elements and a chrome strip running across the tailgate. The Skoda Kushaq measures 4225mm in length, 1760mm in width and 1612mm in height, thus making it smaller than the Creta and Seltos. Though, it sits on the segment’s largest 2651mm of wheelbase. It has a ground clearance of 188mm and offers a boot space of 385-litres. One can increase its cargo volume by up to 1450-litres by folding rear seat.
Skoda will offer its new mid-size SUV in five colour options, namely, Carbon Steel, Tornedo Red, Honey Orange, Candy White and Brilliant Silver. The Kusaq prices are likely to start from Rs 10 lakh for the base model and go up to Rs 16 lakh for the top-end variant (ex-showroom). In this price range, it will take on the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
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