Skoda has confirmed that the prices of the Kushaq facelift will be revealed on March 21, 2026. The midsize SUV has been on sale in India since 2021, and its first mid-cycle update was revealed in January 2026. It will be offered in five trims: Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo, the pre-bookings of which are already open.
- Gets revised lighting elements inspired by the bigger Skoda Kodiaq
- Offers new features like a panoramic sunroof and rear seat massage function
- Offers an 8-speed torque converter option with the 1.0-litre TSI engine
Skoda Kushaq facelift engine and performance
1.0-litre TSI engine gets a new torque converter gearbox
The Skoda Kushaq facelift continues with the older model’s 115hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 150hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines. While the bigger engine continues with a 7-speed DCT only, the 1.0 TSI mill is offered with a new 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission, in addition to a 6-speed manual option.
Skoda Kushaq facelift exterior design
Gets slimmer headlights, segmented DRLs on grille and connected LED tail-lights
Exterior design of the Skoda Kushaq facelift is largely inspired by the bigger Skoda Kodiaq. Compared to the older model, the facelifted Kushaq gets slimmer projector LED headlights with eyebrow-shaped DRLs, segmented LEDs on the grille and LED fog lamps.
In profile, it gets up to 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails with 50kg load bearing capacity and rugged black cladding on the wheel arches and lower edges of the doors. At the rear, it gets sleek connected LED tail-lights with an illuminated ‘Skoda’ lettering, a roof-mounted spoiler and a rear wiper and washer. The rear bumper is finished in black and features reflectors on both sides.
Skoda Kushaq facelift interior design and features
Introduces a panoramic sunroof, rear seat ventilation and a bigger driver’s display
Inside, the Skoda Kushaq facelift gets a similar-looking dashboard with a 2-spoke steering wheel and ambient lighting. What has changed, however, is the user interface of the 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a bigger 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. The facelifted model also offers amenities such as a panoramic sunroof, a segment-first rear seat massage function, powered and ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger and an automatic climate control with rear vents.
Safety features include 6 airbags (as standard), a rear parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM). However, it misses out on a 360-degree camera and an ADAS suite that are offered by most rivals in the segment.
The Skoda Kushaq facelift is expected to be priced between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom). It rivals the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun and Citroen Aircross.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
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