Skoda India has launched special edition variants of the Kushaq and the Slavia to mark the brand’s 25th anniversary in the Indian market. The Kushaq Anniversary Edition is priced from Rs 16.39 lakh, while the Slavia Anniversary Edition starts at Rs 15.63 lakh (ex-showroom). Both limited-edition cars come with a unique exterior finish and some additional equipment on the inside, but carry no price premium over the Monte Carlo trims they are based on.
- Kushaq and Slavia Anniversary Editions get 360-degree cameras
- Anniversary Editions are based on Monte Carlo trims of both models
- Limited to just 500 units each
Skoda Kushaq Anniversary Edition: what’s new?
| Kushaq Anniversary Edition price (ex-showroom) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant | 1.0 TSI MT | 1.0 TSI AT | 1.5 TSI DCT |
| Price | Rs 16.39 lakh | Rs 17.49 lakh | Rs 19.09 lakh |
The Kushaq Anniversary Edition is based on the Monte Carlo variant of the midsize SUV and is being offered in two exclusive exterior paint finishes – Deep Black and Tornado Red. The former gets contrasting accents in red, while the latter has them finished in black. These exterior embellishments include a fog lamp garnish, boot garnish and lower door garnish; there’s also a 25th-anniversary badge on the B-pillar and an additional extension for the spoiler finished in red. Equipment upgrades on the Kushaq Anniversary Edition include a new 360-degree camera, puddle lamps and underbody lighting.
The Kushaq Anniversary Edition gets all three powertrains available with the regular SUV – a 115hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter, and a 150hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed DCT.
Skoda Slavia Anniversary Edition: what’s new?
| Slavia Anniversary Edition price (ex-showroom) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant | 1.0 TSI MT | 1.0 TSI AT | 1.5 TSI DCT |
| Price | Rs 15.63 lakh | Rs 16.73 lakh | Rs 18.33 lakh |
Like the Kushaq, the Slavia Anniversary Edition is also based on the Monte Carlo trim. The updates are also in a similar vein – Slavia with new Deep Black exterior paint finish gets contrasting red accents, while the one finished in Tornado Red gets black accents. These, again, are in the form of front bumper garnish, boot lid garnish and lower door garnish. It also gets the 360-degree camera, puddle lamps and underbody lighting as part of an accessory package. The Slavia Anniversary Edition, too, is available with all three powertrain options as the Kushaq.
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