Skoda India has announced prices for the Kushaq facelift, priced between Rs 10.69 lakh and Rs 18.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The mid-lifecycle update to the midsize SUV brings slight exterior and interior tweaks, longer list of features, and a new automatic gearbox choice. As before, the Kushaq is up against Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Tata Sierra, Maruti Grand Vitara and Victoris, Honda Elevate and more.
- New 8-speed AT unit introduced for the 1.0 TSI engine
- 1.5 TSI lineup gets rear disc brakes as standard
- Panoramic sunroof, rear seat massaging function among new feature additions
Skoda Kushaq facelift price list
Skoda Kushaq facelift engine and gearbox options
New 8AT replaces the 6AT unit
The biggest update on the Skoda Kushaq facelift is the new 8-speed torque-converter automatic for the 115hp 1-litre turbo-petrol engine, replacing the older 6-speed unit. This engine is also available with a 6-speed manual gearbox. For those wanting more performance, the 150hp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is offered with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic; a manual is not on offer. With this update, Skoda has also added rear disc brakes to the 1.5 TSI variants.
Skoda Kushaq facelift exterior highlights
Connected light bars at the front and rear, new alloy wheel design
The Skoda Kushaq facelift adopts Skoda’s latest Modern Solid look up front: slim LED headlights with eyebrow-like DRLs and L-shaped light signatures joined by a segmented light bar in the grille, a detail borrowed from the Skoda Kodiaq. The bumper has been reshaped and now features an angular, ridged silver skid plate. The Monte Carlo trim replaces chrome with gloss-black, adds two red grille stripes and carries unique badging.The sides are largely unchanged apart from new 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels (variant dependent).
At the rear, the Kushaq gets a full-width LED light bar with illuminated ‘SKODA’ lettering and sequential turn indicators. Skoda has also added three new colours: Cherry Red, Shimla Green and Steel Grey.
Skoda Kushaq interior and features
Lower-spec variants get a single-pane sunroof as standard
Inside, the Skoda Kushaq facelift gets a black-and-beige theme for Prestige and a crimson scheme for Monte Carlo. The layout is familiar, but the car now has a 10.25-inch digital driver display and a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen running updated software, plus dual-colour ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof.
Boot space is listed at 491 litres, 106 litres more than before, though Skoda now measures capacity up to the roof rather than to the parcel tray. The facelift gets a rear-seat massage function, 6-way ventilated power front seats, front parking sensors, leatherette upholstery, automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system and a wireless charging pad. Skoda has also integrated the Google Gemini AI assistant into the infotainment system for news, real-time information and hands-free control of in-car functions.
Rain-sensing wipers, rear wash-wiper are now standard
Safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, traction control, an electronic differential lock, hill-hold assist, rain-sensing wipers, ISOFIX mounts and an auto-dimming IRVM. The Skoda Kushaq facelift also retains the 5-star Global NCAP safety rating from the previous model.
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