Skoda Kushaq unveiled in India [Mar 19, 2021]
Skoda Kushaq unveiled in India
Designed and built in India,.... for India !
Skoda India has unveiled The petrol-only 2021 Skoda Kushaq, the company's first ever vehicle designed and built in India, for India, and for global markets too. It's also the first product from heavily localised Volkswagen Group MQB-A0 IN platform, soon to be followed by the VW Taigun in India.
Its 2,651mm long wheelbase is one of its highlights, making it the longest-between-wheels in its segment. The petrol-only Skoda Kushaq is Skoda's answer to the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
Powertrain :
The vehicle will offer a choice of two powertrains in a front-wheel drive arrangement only. First is a 1.0-litre TSI making 115PS/175Nm offered with a 6-speed manual transmission, or a 6-speed AT torque convertor, a new gearbox that debuts on the Kushaq. The second option is a 1.5-litre TSI with 150PS/250Nm torque, paired with a 6-speed MT, or a 7-speed DSG automatic (DQ200).
Exterior Dimensions :
With exterior dimensions standing at 4,225mm in length, 1,760mm width and 1,612mm height, Ground clearance is 188mm, and wheel sizes start at 16-inches (steel/alloys), going up to 17-inch alloy wheels on top variants. The Kushaq's styling is dominated by the Skoda grille up front, flanked by a two-tier headlight-fog lamp setup, with LED lighting in top models, except for the fog lamps.
A similarly executed set of sculpted LED tail lights at the rear are mirrored in reflector strips at the top of the bumper, while the sides show fairly restrained styling, with a Skoda badge on the fender being the highlight. Five colour options are available - Candy White, Reflex Silver, Carbon Steel, Honey Orange and Tornado red, the latter two of which are India-exclusives.
Cabin & Dashboard :
Inside, it's more clean,with Skoda's new signature two-spoke steering wheel being an instant differentiator for the Kushaq. A 10-inch touchscreen sits atop the dash, with Skoda's suite of connected tech and provision of apps, and Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities, apart from wireless Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto functionality. Storage spaces are plenty, with a 2.2-litre central storage bin, and a 6.1-litre cooled glovebox, as well as a wireless charging pad, while a couple of USB Type-C ports enhance versatility at the front of the cabin. Ambient lighting is present as standard on base variants, with top variants adding ambient lighting in the door handle recesses and across the dashboard. The Skoda Kushaq come with a full-digital instrumentation panel . Instead the Kushaq comes with twin analogue dials, with a monochrome digital MID between them.
Safety :
ESC/ISOFIX achorages is offered as standard across variants, with up to six airbags available, while a hill-hold control and tyre pressure monitoring system are optional extras.
Price :Skoda Kushaq is expected to be priced between Rs 10-16 lakh, ex-showroom, when it goes on sale in May 2021.