Which variant of the new Skoda Kushaq should you buy?

By Dipan Sur
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The Skoda Kushaq facelift is offered in five trims: Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo.

Skoda has launched the Kushaq facelift in India, starting at Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available with the same 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines as the older model, and is offered in five trims: Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo. Compared to the older model, the new Skoda Kushaq gets some new exterior design elements, more features and a new powertrain option. If you are interested in the new Kushaq, which variant will suit you the best? Let us find out. 

2026 Skoda Kushaq powertrain options and prices

1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine gets a new automatic gearbox

2026 Skoda Kushaq ex-showroom prices

Trim

1.0 turbo-petrol MT

1.0 turbo-petrol AT

1.5 turbo-petrol DCT

Classic+

Rs 10.69 lakh

Rs 12.69 lakh

-

Signature

Rs 14.59 lakh

Rs 15.59 lakh

-

Sportline

Rs 14.74 lakh

Rs 15.74 lakh

-

Prestige

Rs 16.79 lakh

Rs 17.59 lakh

Rs 18.79 lakh

Monte Carlo

-

Rs 17.89 lakh

Rs 18.99 lakh

Skoda offers the new Kushaq with the same 115hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 150hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines. While the smaller engine gets a new 8-speed torque converter gearbox alongside the already available 6-speed manual, the 1.5-litre mill continues with a 7-speed DCT.

2026 Skoda Kushaq variant-wise colour options

Offered with 8 exterior colours; dual-tone options reserved for Monte Carlo trim

Colours (left to right): Shimla Green, Cherry Red, Steel Grey, Brilliant Silver, Carbon Steel, Candy White, Deep Black, Lava Blue.

2026 Skoda Kushaq variant-wise colour options

 

Classic+

Signature

Sportline

Prestige

Monte Carlo

Carbon Steel

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

-

Lava Blue

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Deep Black

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Candy White

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Dual tone

Brilliant Silver

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Dual tone

Cherry Red

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Dual tone

Shimla Green

-

-

Yes

Yes

Dual tone

Steel Grey

-

-

Yes

Yes

Dual tone

2026 Skoda Kushaq variant-wise features

Classic+

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Price: Rs 10.69 lakh - Rs 12.69 lakh

Powertrains: 1.0TP 6MT, 1.0TP 8AT

  • 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • USB-A socket for wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 6 speakers
  • Instrument cluster with analogue dials and monochrome MID
  • Single-pane sunroof
  • Automatic climate control with air purifier and rear vents
  • Paddle shifters (AT only)
  • Cruise control (AT only)
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • LED DRLs
  • Front LED fog lamps with cornering function (AT only) 
  • Powered ORVMs with LED turn indicators
  • LED taillights
  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Black roof rails with 50kg load-bearing capacity
  • Roof-mounted spoiler
  • Boot lamp
  • 12V charging socket for front passengers
  • Black and Greige fabric seat upholstery
  • Front door scuff plates with ‘Kushaq’ inscription
  • Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever (AT only)
  • Tilt and telescopic adjustments for steering wheel
  • All four power windows
  • Sliding front centre armrest with storage space
  • 6 airbags
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Rear wiper and defogger
  • Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
  • Anti-glare outside rearview mirror (ORVM)
  • Hill hold assist (AT only)
  • ESC, ABS, EBD, TCS
  • Brake disc wiping
  • 3-point seatbelts for all passengers with reminders
  • ISOFIX child seat anchors on rear seats

Signature

(Features over Classic+ trim)

Price: Rs 14.59 lakh - Rs 15.74 lakh 

Powertrains: 1.0TP 6MT, 1.0TP 8AT

  • 8-inch digital driver’s display
  • 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 15W wireless phone charger
  • USB-C ports for front and rear seat passengers
  • Cruise control (both MT and AT)
  • LED fog lamps with cornering function (both MT and AT)
  • Illuminated segmented light band on front grille
  • Rear LED light bar with illuminated ‘Skoda’ lettering
  • Rear fog lamp
  • 17-inch silver alloy wheels
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Rear parking camera with static guidelines
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Hill-hold assist (both MT and AT)
  • Keyless entry
  • Electrically folding ORVMs
  • Black and beige cabin theme
  • Cooled glovebox
  • Front seat back pockets
  • 60:40 split rear seats
  • Rear parcel shelf
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholder
  • One-touch function on driver-side power window
  • Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob (both MT and AT)
  • Dual-tone interior ambient lighting

Sportline

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(Features over Signature trim)

Price: Rs 14.74 lakh - Rs 15.74 lakh 

Powertrains: 1.0TP 6MT, 1.0TP 8AT

  • 17-inch black alloy wheels
  • ‘Sportline’ badge on the front fenders and tailgate
  • Gloss black trunk garnish
  • Black cabin theme
  • Carbon steel matte trim on dashboard
  • Aluminium pedals

Prestige

(Features over Sportline trim)

Price: Rs 16.79 lakh - Rs 18.79 lakh

Powertrains: 1.0TP 6MT, 1.0TP 8AT, 1.5TP 7DCT

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Powered and ventilated front seats
  • Massage function on rear seats
  • 6-speaker Skoda sound system with subwoofer and amplifier
  • Anti-theft alarm system
  • Footwell illumination
  • Chrome accent on the outside
  • Black and beige cabin theme
  • Beige leatherette seat upholstery
  • Leatherette materials on doors and front centre armrests
  • Chrome materials on dashboard, handbrake and gear lever surround
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Monte Carlo

(Features over Prestige trim)

Price: Rs 17.89 lakh - Rs 18.99 lakh 

Powertrains: 1.0TP 8AT, 1.5TP 7DCT

  • 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
  • Dark chrome accent on outside door handles
  • Red stripes on the grille
  • Red brake calipers (1.5TP only)
  • ‘Monte Carlo’ badge on front grille and fenders 
  • Black cabin theme with red trims on dashboard and doors
  • Red stitching on steering wheel, seats, door armrests and centre armrest
  • ‘Monte Carlo’ inscription on front door scuff plates
  • Red theme on the driver’s display and infotainment system

Which 2026 Skoda Kushaq variant should you buy?

Even in the base Classic+ trim, the Kushaq is well-equipped with features like alloy wheels, touchscreen infotainment, LED lighting, a sunroof, auto AC and 6 airbags. However, if you are looking for a value-for-money variant, we'd recommend the second-from-base Signature trim, which offers a great balance between features and price with the 1.0-litre engine option. It offers a larger touchscreen, larger 17-inch alloys, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless charger, and also covers all basic comfort and convenience features. For the more powerful 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, though, you’ll have to step up to the Prestige trim, which has all bells and whistles the Kushaq has to offer. 

Prices are ex-showroom, India.

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