Paperman Media (Mumbai)- Skoda Auto India has announced prices and the start of customer deliveries for the refreshed and upgraded new Kushaq. Unveiled in January this year, the new Kushaq moves the goalposts when it comes to value, safety, driving dynamics and furthers the brand’s strategy of democratising European technology across the range. With segment-first technologies like an all-new eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission, Rear Seat Massager, and numerous all-new features as well as standard equipment, the new Kushaq 1.0 TSI and new Kushaq 1.5 TSI both follow Škoda Auto India’s strategy of making European engineering and 5-star safety more accessible on Indian roads. The new Kushaq is available across five trims: Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo, offering a choice of turbocharged petrol engines paired with manual and real automatic transmissions. Customers have a choice between eight colours – Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Lava Blue, and Deep Black – including three all-new ones: Shimla Green, Steel Grey, and Cherry Red.
Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, “At Skoda Auto India, our focus is on democratising European technology and making it accessible to a wider set of customers. With the new Kushaq, we truly redefine value across the range. The new Kushaq leads the way through competitive value pricing across variants, enhanced standard safety features and all-round performance. Segment-first additions such as the eight-speed automatic gearbox, Rear Seat Massager, and standardisation of essential features provide fantastic value right from the entry variant. Class-leading safety, unmatched driving dynamics and pride of ownership come standard with the new Kushaq, as with every Škoda.“
The new Kushaq 1.0 TSI
The new Kushaq continues with its proven and exclusively turbocharged petrol engine line-up. The Kushaq 1.0 TSI offers the best of value, efficiency and technology combined with a six-speed manual, and a segment-first eight-speed torque converter that completely redefines the driving experience of this new Škoda. This SUV produces 85 kW of power and 178 Nm of torque from its turbocharged engine. The 1.0 TSI manual delivers a fuel efficiency of 19.66 km/l – ARAI, while the 8-speed automatic returns 19.09 km/l – ARAI.
The new Kushaq 1.5 TSI
For customers seeking higher performance, the 1.5 TSI delivers 110 kW and 250 Nm of torque and is paired exclusively with a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission. With the new Kushaq, the 1.5 TSI comes with disc brakes on all four wheels with the Monte Carlo getting radiant-looking red brake callipers. The 1.5 TSI DSG delivers a fuel efficiency of 18.72 km/l – ARAI. With its Active Cylinder Technology that shuts two cylinders at cruising mode, the 1.5 TSI is a technological tour de force. This ensures the new Kushaq 1.5 TSI continues with its legacy of offering enthusiast-satisfying performance, power and torque without sacrificing efficiency.
Easy Ownership as Standard: Škoda Super Care
The new Kushaq continues with Škoda Auto India’s ethos of providing a seamless ownership experience. It now comes with Škoda Super Care: standard 4-year or 100,000-kilometre warranty, along with 4 years of Roadside Assistance, offering long-term peace of mind. In addition, customers benefit from four labour-free services for up to two years or 30,000 kilometres. The warranty can be extended on a paid basis up to the eighth year. This is further complemented by a six-year corrosion warranty and a three-year paint warranty.
The New Kushaq: 5 Variants on Offer. These are Classic+ Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo
