Skoda Kushaq is the most important product for Skoda. Why? Because this is Skoda’s first compact SUV, which Skoda has made after lots of research and put sincere efforts into this. It is particularly designed for the Indian market.
Exteriors of Skoda Kushaq
Skoda Kushaq looks dashing and bold but in a subtle way. All around the car you will feel the touches of Skoda in it.
If you look at the car from the front, you the Skoda signature grille with Led headlamps and fog lamps. You can also see the chrome stripe all around the front grille which really enhances the looks of the car. In the end, you can see a skid plate below.
The side profile, its looks simple and it is a low heightened vehicle but the wheelbase of the car is more than its rivals which is great and it helps to make more room for the second-row passengers. On the top of the line variants, you will get 17 inches stylish alloy wheels. You can see black cladding throughout the body which makes it looks bolder.
At the back, you can’t see much because Skoda keeps it subtle in design. You will get L-shaped taillights with turn indicators. You can big Skoda written and below that on the side Kushaq branding is also there. you will get three parking sensors normally in other cars you will get four. In the end, you see a greyish sort of skid plate.
Interiors of Skoda Kushaq
The interiors of this Skoda Kushaq are solid. These are appealing to the eyes. Yes, Skoda uses hard plastic but it never looks like cheap plastic. The built of the interior is nice and sturdy.
Instrument Cluster – Now here we can say the looks of this console are very simple, it is a subjective matter that you like it or not. Here Skoda provides two analog meters and a black and white MID. In MID you will get every type of information you will need.
Steering – Here Skoda Kushaq provides its new generation steering wheels which are two spokes. These look fantastic. Steering is leather wrapped and the size of the steering is perfect which helps you make your drive more comfortable. It comes with both tilt and telescopic functionalities.
Infotainment System – Here you will get a 25.4 cm touch screen infotainment system with inbuilt navigation and you can connect your phone with android auto and apple car play. Skoda also provides good quality sound in the car, The rival of this car offers Bose speakers but this music system also has the same capabilities.
Climate Control – Skoda Kushaq offers a fully automatic climate control system with touch functionality which was previously given in Honda city but if you ask me about it, The physical buttons are more practical to change the setting while driving the car.
Air Care – Skoda gives a kind of air purifier that cleans the air inside the cabin.
Ventilated seats – For the front seats, you will get the option of ventilated seats. These kinds of seats help you easily munch the long journey.
In the back, you will get a twin cupholder in the armrest. You also get rear AC vents with two USB C charging ports. You can not control the speed of the fan for this and the plastic where they fit the AC vents is not at the Skoda level but here Skoda tries to cut the prices of the car so the cost-cutting is one of the factors for this.
Technical Overview
Engine and Transmission
Skoda Kushaq offers two engine options. A 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI petrol engine with 113bhp and 178Nm of torque, as well as a 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI petrol engine with 148bhp and 250Nm of torque, will be available on the 2019 Skoda Kushaq.
A six-speed manual transmission is standard, but a six-speed automatic transmission and a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission are available as options for the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre models, respectively.
Brakes
The brakes of Skoda Kushaq is great. In the front, it has a disc and in the rear, it has a drum. It also offers you great features like ABS and EBD with brake disc wiping, multi-collision brake, and much more.
Suspensions
The suspension of the Kushaq is a little bit tuned on the stiffer side, but this helps to give you a very comfortable ride in the city and on the bad roads while on the highways it gives a very stable drive and you can drive your car at higher speed easily with great confidence.
Features of Skoda Kushaq
Skoda Kushaq has a great list of practical features and most of the features are making you feel safer in the car. Yes, this car does lack some fancy features like the rivals of this car have but practicality is here. The list of some features are given below:
- 6 Airbags
- Sunroof
- Keyless entry
- Cruise control
- Rear view camera with guidelines
- Ambient lights
- Valet mode
- ISOFIX child seat mounts
- Rear parking camera
- Automatic headlamps
- Automatic wipers
- Multi collision braking system
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Hill assist control
- ABS and EBD
- Brake assist
- Disc brake wiping
- Traction control system
- Electronic diffrential lock
- Roll over protection
- Adjustable Headrest for all three passengers at the back
- 3 point seat belt for the second-row passengers
Space and Comfort of Skoda Kushaq
The front seats are great, the cushioning is good the fabric is also great. Seats give you great comfort on long journeys.
Let’s talk about the rear seats, the seats are very comfortable the longer wheelbase helps here to make some more room for the passengers. you get good thigh support and headroom as well.
One thing you should consider is three adults can’t sit comfortably here but two adults and one kid is good for here. You will get pockets to place for phones in the back of the front seats.
You will get a good room in the door pockets where you can put a bottle and some other things easily.
Just below the infotainment system, you will get a wireless charger, two USB type C ports with a 12-volt charger. The glove box is also fine not much space but it will do its work.
The center armrest is quite good you adjust by doing it backward and forward. Below the armrest, you get good space and near it, you will get to bottle holder with a dedicated place for the key.
If we talk about the boot space of the car, it gives 385 lt boot space which is fine but Kushaq offers less boot space than its rivals.
Skoda Kushaq Variants and Features
Skoda Kushaq comes in three variants Active, Ambition and style. Active is the lowest variant and style is the highest one. Here are some features which come with all these variants.
| EQUIPMENT | ACTIVE | AMBITION | STYLE |
| Rear wiper and defogger | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror | Yes | ||
| ESC (Electronic Stability control), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) & EBD | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MKB (Multi Collision Braking) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HHC (Hill Hold Control) | Yes (AT only) | Yes | |
| Driver and passenger front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes (MT only) |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | No | No | Yes |
| Anti-theft alarm | No | No | Yes |
| Central door locking with speed sensor | Yes | Yes | No |
| KESSY (Engine Start/Stop & Locking/Unlocking of Door) | No | No | Yes |
| Rear seats split 60:40 foldable with center armrest | No | Yes | Yes |
| Black fabric woven seats | Yes | No | No |
| Black fabric seats with dual colour sporty center stripes | No | Yes | No |
| Ventilated black leather front seats with perforated grey design | No | No | Yes |
| Height and length adjustable steering wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes (AT only) | Yes (AT only) |
| Electric sunroof with bounce back system | No | No | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | Yes | Yes |
Skoda Kushaq Mileage
Skoda claims different mileage for the different variants and transmissions of the Kushaq. These mileages are given below:
- For 1 litre petrol (MT) – 17.88 KMPL
- For 1 litre petrol (AT) – 15.78 KMPL
- For 1.5 litre petrol (MT) – 17.95 KMPL
- For 1.5 litre petrol (DSG) – 17.70 KMPL
Skoda Kushaq Colours
Skoda Kushaq is available in five awesome colours which suit its elegant looks. These colors are:
- Honey Orange
- Tornado Red
- Candy White
- Carbon Steel
- Brilliant Silver
Skoda Kushaq Price
The prices of Skoda Kushaq are depending on the engine and transmission options. We have listed all variants ex-showroom prices below:
Manual Variants
| ACTIVE 1.0 TSI MT | ₹ 10,49,999 |
| AMBITION 1.0TSI MT | ₹ 12,79,999 |
| STYLE 1.0 TSI MT | ₹ 14,59,999 |
| STYLE 1.5 TSI MT | ₹ 16,19,999 |
Automatic Variants
| AMBITION 1.0 TSI AT | ₹ 14,19,999 |
| STYLE 1.0 TSI AT | ₹ 15,79,999 |
| STYLE 1.5 TSI AT | ₹ 17,59,999 |
Pros and Cons of Skoda Kushaq
Pros.
- Strong build
- Good Engine
- Great Cabin Design
- Practical Features
- Comfortable
- Good Space
- Great Infotainment System
Cons.
- Long travel of clutch
- No Diesal Engine option
- Some Features are missing
- Less cabin space in second row
- Sun Shades
- Only type C ports
Verdict on Skoda Kushaq
In my opinion, Skoda Kushaq is a magnificent product. If you are looking for a car that looks great and you want a design that never gets older. This Kushaq is for you.
It gives you sheer driving pleasure and a great comfortable drive with lots of safety features. It also has great interiors.
Which Engine option you should buy?
As we know Kushaq is offered by Skoda in two engine options the first is 1-litre petrol and the other is 1.5-litre petrol.
If you are a more city driver then you should go for a 1-litre engine it gives you good power and fuel efficiency on the other hand if you are a tourer and you mostly drive on the highways then you should opt 1.5-litre engine. A 1.5-litre engine gives you good power for the highway and a silent ride.
FAQs
Ques. What is the exact on-road price of Skoda Kushaq?
Ans. The on-road price of Skoda Kushaq starts from Rs 12 lakh and goes up to Rs 22 lakhs.
Ques. Skoda Kushaq mileage?
Ans. We have already shows the mileage of every variant claimed by Skoda which starts from 15.78 KMPL to 17. 95 KMPL. In the real world, it would be expected between 12 KMPL to 16 KMPL.
Technical Specifications of Skoda Kushaq
Engine
| Engine type | 1.0 TSI Petrol and 1.5 TSI Petrol |
| Clutch | Dry Single Plate (MT), Hydro-Dynamic Torque Converter (AT), Dry Double Clutch (DSG) |
| Cylinders | 3 (1 litre) and 4 (1.5 litre) |
| Displacement [cm3] | 999 and 1498 |
| Max. power/revs | 85 / 5 000 – 5 500 (1 litre) and 110 / 5 000 – 6 000 (1.5 litre) |
| Max. torque/revs | 178 / 1 750 – 4 500 (1 litre) and 250 / 1600-3500 (1.5 litre) |
Transmission
| Wheel drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | 6 speed and 7 speed |
Brakes and Tyres
| Braking system | Hydraulic Diagonal Split Vaccum Assisted Braking System |
| Brake – front | Disc |
| Brake – rear | Drum |
| Tyres | 205/60 R16 (Active and Ambition), 205/55 R17 (Style) |
Dimensions
| Length [mm] | 4225 |
| Width [mm] | 1760 |
| Height [mm] | 1612 |
| Wheelbase [mm] | 2651 |
| Ground clearance (laden condition) | |
Other
| Storage capacity | 385 Litres |
| Tank capacity | 50 Litres |