Skoda Kushaq’s 1.5-litre TSI Variant Deliveries To Commence In August

• Skoda Kushaq to launch on June 28.
• Will be available in three trims.
• Has been provided with two turbo-petrol engines, paired with manual and automatic transmission options.
• Features include ventilated front seats, 10-inch infotainment, and 6-speaker sound system with subwoofer.
• Likely to be priced between Rs 9 lakh and Rs 17 lakh.

Skoda India will commence deliveries of the Kushaq’s 1.5-litre TSI variant in August 2021. Bookings for all three trims - Active, Ambition, and Style -- will begin soon after the price announcement on June 28. The 1.5-litre engine will be limited to the top-spec Style. 

The Kushaq is Skoda’s first foray into the hotly contested compact SUV segment that consists of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Size ain’t the Kushaq’s forte, as it’s considerably smaller than its rivals. However, the Skoda has a longer wheelbase compared to the Korean duo. 

The made-in-India SUV packs a 10-inch infotainment system with connected car tech, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 6-speaker sound system with subwoofer, automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, a single-pane sunroof, cruise control, and analogue dials with multi-info display. 

Passenger safety is secured by six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a rear view parking camera, and electronic stability control. 

Under the hood, the Kushaq has been provided with two engine options: 115PS 1.0-litre and a 150PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol. Both get manual and automatic transmission options. Also, the larger engine features a segment-first cylinder deactivation technology, which automatically shuts down two cylinders in keeping with the power requirement for improved fuel economy. 

The Kushaq will likely be priced between Rs 9 lakh and Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it in the same league as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun. It will also battle larger SUVs like the Tata Harrier and MG Hector.