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•6w

I am considering the Skoda Kushaq, but am confused between the 1.0 and 1.5 variants. Around 80% of my driving is within the city, with occasional highway trips. I also want to know how effective the air conditioning is in the facelifted model, both in the 1.0 and 1.5 variants.

•5w

Pick the Skoda Kushaq 1.0. Your driving is mostly in the city, and the 1.0 feels easier and smoother at low speeds, uses a bit less fuel in traffic, and costs a lot less. It still has enough go for occasional highway runs. The 1.5 only really pays off if you do frequent long trips with a full load or you enjoy driving and value the added performance. One catch with the 1.0 is that it sounds a bit gruff when pushed.

About the AC, the facelift’s system is the same across 1.0 and 1.5. Skoda has addressed the early cars’ cooling complaints. The upgraded compressor now delivers best-in-class cooling, rapidly bringing the temperature down even on the hottest of days.

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•5w

Also test drive both versions of the car as the suspension setup feel might be different in both with 1.0 feeling slightly stiffer as compared to 1.5 which might be overall better feel.

•5w

@sanjay.62 After driving the Kushaq, I felt you should go for 1.0 or if size is not the matter, than go for Kylaq

•5w

It would be better to go for 1.5 as 1.0 is a 3 cylinder engine and it cannot be compared to the refinement of a 4 cylinder engine of 1.5 litre. When using AC 1.0 average nosedives compared to 1.5 engine

•4w

My daily travel is 75 km with driver. Please suggest a sub 4 meter car with good milage and safety. Also manual or automatic?

•4w

Please suggest me confused between Taigun 1 liter and Duster 1.3 as they both cost same not being able to pick one please suggest

•4w

@amitkumar just go with Kyshaq 1.5 not with duster... it's shows so many features for looks cool but it has same issue as previous version had... I had that and I observed so I suggest go with Kushaq

•5w

Kindly suggest which is best car to buy. Honda elevate V vs Hyryder S. And what are the key difference in base models

•5w

@radz Elevate feels more robust for city use with better engine refinement and space, while Hyryder focuses more on fuel efficiency. Coming to base model differences, Hyryder offers better mileage and more features like rear AC vents, but Elevate V gives you a stronger engine, bigger cabin, and better driving comfort. If your priority is ease of driving and space, go for Elevate, but if you want better fuel efficiency and features, Hyryder is a better pick.

•5w

@radz what's your daily running in kms?

•5w

Skoda in india is very weak and cannot even handle small problems in sales and service so avoid at any cost else regret it later..hyryder is better option with toyota reliability and average above 25kmpl

•5w

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•5w

@sanjay.62 Best would be Kushaq 1.0 TSI. It offers ample performance for everyday use, is more affordable, and easier to justify unless you regularly drive on highways. As for the facelift, the air conditioning has been improved and performs well in both the 1.0 and 1.5 variants, so I wouldn't base my decision on the AC rather I would choose the engine.

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•1d

Given your knee pain and Gurugram traffic, moving to an automatic is the right decision. The Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 TSI DSG is a fantastic driver's car, but the DSG gearbox is not the most stress-free ownership proposition in the long term, especially in heavy stop-start traffic. If you want to stay in the same segment and not compromise on performance, the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI with the 8-speed torque converter automatic is the best option. The 1.0 litre TSI engine will not be as peppy as your 1.5 litre Taigun, but for everyday traffic it is surprisingly good and lively enough driven at everyday speeds. You will not lose any performance in the city and the torque converter gearbox is far more robust, smoother and better suited to city traffic. It is also a genuinely enjoyable car to drive, so you are not giving up the driving experience you enjoy. If you want to save some money, the Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TSI with the same torque converter automatic is also worth considering. It is essentially the same mechanical package in a slightly smaller and more affordable body. The key point is that the torque converter automatic is the right solution for your knee and your city usage, and you do not have to compromise on performance to get it.

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