Deliveries of the Skoda Kushaq's 1.0-litre TSI variants begin across the country, whereas the 1.5-liter TSI variants will be delivered from August 2021. However, bookings for all variants are already underway for a token amount of Rs 25,000.
For those who aren't aware, the Kushaq has been equipped with two engine options: 115PS 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 150PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines. Both get a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, along with an optional automatic gearbox (a 6-speed torque converter for the 1.0-litre unit and a 7-speed dual-clutch unit for a 1.5-litre engine). Also, the bigger displacement engine features a segment-first cylinder deactivation technology that automatically shuts down two cylinders in low load conditions for improved fuel economy. While the fuel efficiency figures of the 1.5-litre engine are yet to be revealed, Skoda claims 17.88kmpl and 15.78kmpl of mileage from the 1.0-litre manual and automatic powertrains respectively.
The Skoda Kushaq is available in three trims: Active, Ambition, and Style. The 1.5-liter engine is limited to the top-spec Style variant only. The brand has received over 2,000 bookings of the SUV so far. Out of which, the mid-spec Ambition automatic variant had the highest number of takers.
As for features, the made-in-India Skoda SUV packs an all-LED LED lighting system, alloy wheels, a 10-inch touchscreen PLAY infotainment system with connected car technology, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, electric sunroof, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, cruise control, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, a 6-speaker sound system with a subwoofer, keyless entry with push start button, cooled glove box, and more. Click here for variant-wise features details.
Passenger safety is covered by up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, multi-collision braking, hill-hold control, electronic stability control, traction control, rollover protection, electronic differential lock, tire pressure monitoring, ISOFIX child seat mounts, rear parking sensors, and a reverse camera.
The Skoda Kushaq compact SUV retails from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 17.59 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), challenging the segment leader Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Renault Duster, Nissan Kicks, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, and its upcoming sibling Volkswagen Taigun.
