Skoda Auto VW’s Group project is here as Skoda Kushaq has been launched in India. The Skoda VW Group has minutely focused and taken care of Kushaq’s every detail to bring it into the market with a belief that it can take the brand to the next levels. Henceforth, the platform of Kushaq named, MQB AO IN is specifically designed and engineered with great care and attention, taking into account both the requirements of consumers and roads to sustain and succeed under all conditions.
The price range starts from ₹ 10.50 lakh and goes up to ₹ 17.60 lakh with customisations.
Skoda is aiming at the localization of 95% which can be challenging for its rivals such as Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, MG Hector and Hyundai Creta in the context of pricing. Let’s take a look at its highlights and other features that make it more happening amongst the consumers.
Skoda Kushaq – Exterior Features:
Vision IN concept was first showcased at the 2020’s Auto Expo wherein, Skoda has put all its efforts to retain and make the best of that concept. With this, Kushaq has been able to present a muscular body with a bold exterior and features having a butterfly front grille, chunky bumper with an upright stance and skid plates, and split crystalline LED headlamps with LED DRLs. Its sharp creases are accentuated by 17-inch dual-tone alloys with promising and practical roof rails and are compact with fast acceleration. At its rear, the Kushaq has an LED tail tramp along with skid plates under the rear bumper which makes it look broader and its chrome strip makes it look wider in appearance. The car offers two options of turbo petrol such as 1.0-litres TSI and 1.5-litres TSI abreast with three transmission choices.
Enlightening Parameters of Skoda Kushaq
Dimensions:
Length: 4225mm
Width:1760mm
Height: 1612mm
Specifications:
Wheelbase: 2651mm Boot Space: 385l Ground Clearance: 188mm
Out of all the specifications, the wheelbase is the best considered and is the right fit for rear passengers. Additionally, it has also intruded into a boot with a capacity of 385l and a ground clearance of 188mm which would help a consumer to drive smoothly over the rough patches on the roads.
Interiors: The list of interior equipment is loaded with multiple features such as:
- Free-standing 10-inch Digital Touchscreen Infotainment System
- Pre-Installed Apps
- Two-Spoke Multi-Purpose Steering Wheel
- Connected Car Tech
- Wireless Charging
- Automatic Climate Control
- LED Reading Lights
- White Ambient Lighting
- Chrome Bits inside the Cabin
- Chrome-Plated Door handles
- 6-speakers with Extra Subwoofer in the Spare Wheel
- Phone Box in the front for the Smartphone
- Non-Slip Base in a Cup Holder
- Bag Hooks in the Boot
- A ticket holder on A-Pillar
- Smartphone Storage Pockets on the Front Seatbacks
All these modern amenities and equipment make Kushaq exceptional in itself, setting it apart from its rivals.
Engine:
It is available in two petrol engines: 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI. the first engine has 113 bhp along with 175 Nm peak torque and the other one has 148 bhp and 250 Nm peak torque. A six-speed manual gearbox is present in the former and the latter has
a seven-speed DSG gearbox.
Safety Features: Coming to the safety measures, features and concerns, the Kushaq is equipped with 6 Airbags, Hill-Hold Control, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, ABS with EBD and ESC, Multi-Collision Brake, Front and Rear Parking Sensors with Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Three-point Seatbelt, etc.
With a TSI turbo petrol engine, the Skoda Kushaq is going to be legendary in the market.
