{"id":86172,"date":"2021-03-19T20:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T14:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/?p=86172"},"modified":"2025-02-04T17:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T11:53:12","slug":"skoda-kushaq-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/skoda-kushaq-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"Skoda Kushaq Launched: A New King Approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Czech automaker, Skoda is well regarded in India for building luxurious sedans that provide much better value than the German luxury carmakers. In recent years, the shift towards SUVs had left Skoda behind, with a few attempts at breaking into the market with the Skoda Karoq and the Kamiq premium SUVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, Skoda looks to rejuvenate its SUV lineup with its Built-for-India products, starting with the <strong>launch of the Skoda Kushaq<\/strong>. With its sights set on breaking into the hotly contested mid-size SUV segment, here&#8217;s a quick look at the Skoda Kushaq.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script>\n        createSlider(\n          {\n            url: \"https:\/\/api.spinny.com\/sp-consumer-search\/product\/listing\/?city=delhi-ncr&product_type=cars&category=used&model=kushaq&page=1\",\n            utmParams: \"utm_medium=blogcarousel&utm_source=skoda-kushaq-launched\",\n            headingText: \"Latest Skoda Kushaq Cars on Spinny\",\n            ctaText: \"View All Cars\",\n            sliderBg: \"#2e054e\",\n            headingColor: \"#ffffff\",\n            ctaColorPrimary: \"#ed264f\",\n            ctaColorSecondary: \"#fff\"\n\n          }\n        );\n      <\/script>\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 style=\"margin: 0;\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"simpletoc-content-container\" class=\"simpletoc-collapsible\">Table of Contents<span class=\"simpletoc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"simpletoc-content-container\" class=\"simpletoc-content\"><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#skoda-kushaq-exterior-design\">Skoda Kushaq Exterior Design<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#skoda-kushaq-interiors\">Skoda Kushaq Interiors<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#skoda-kushaq-performance\">Skoda Kushaq Performance<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#skoda-kushaq-price\">Skoda Kushaq Price<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skoda-kushaq-exterior-design\">Skoda Kushaq Exterior Design<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The design of the Skoda Kushaq was teased as the <strong>Skoda Vision IN concept<\/strong> at the 2020 Auto Expo. Now in its production-spec, the exterior design carries over many of the features of the concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135200\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-1160x580.jpg\" alt=\"Skoda Kushaq front\" class=\"wp-image-86691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135200\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-1160x580.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135200\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135200\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135200\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-100x50.jpg 100w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135200\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-834x417.jpg 834w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135200\/Skoda-Kushaq-front.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the silhouette appears to be boxy, there are interesting elements that make the Kushaq look very attractive. The front is dominated by the large signature grille flanked by the angular split headlight design. The contrasting bumper features a skid plate, which inspires confidence in its off-roading capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135152\/Skoda-Kushaq-side-1160x580.jpg\" alt=\"Skoda Kushaq side\" class=\"wp-image-86684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135152\/Skoda-Kushaq-side-1160x580.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135152\/Skoda-Kushaq-side-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135152\/Skoda-Kushaq-side-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135152\/Skoda-Kushaq-side-100x50.jpg 100w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135152\/Skoda-Kushaq-side-834x417.jpg 834w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135152\/Skoda-Kushaq-side.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Skoda Kushaq will be one of the shorter mid-size SUVs on the market, its long wheelbase will ensure interior space is competitive against rivals. The ground clearance of 188 mm is also designed for the rough Indian roads. The rear of the Kushaq incorporates Skoda&#8217;s global SUV styling, with slim tail lights and a flat tailgate.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skoda-kushaq-interiors\">Skoda Kushaq Interiors<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135154\/Skoda-Kushaq-dashboard-1160x580.jpg\" alt=\"Skoda Kushaq dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-86686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135154\/Skoda-Kushaq-dashboard-1160x580.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135154\/Skoda-Kushaq-dashboard-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135154\/Skoda-Kushaq-dashboard-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135154\/Skoda-Kushaq-dashboard-100x50.jpg 100w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135154\/Skoda-Kushaq-dashboard-834x417.jpg 834w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135154\/Skoda-Kushaq-dashboard.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Skoda&#8217;s prowess for offering luxurious interiors continues on the Skoda Kushaq. The dashboard receives the same angular aesthetic as the exterior. The large 10-inch touchscreen infotainment display dominates the centre console while the chrome-lined air vents add flair to the dual tone interiors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135156\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-seats-1160x580.jpg\" alt=\"Skoda Kushaq front seats\" class=\"wp-image-86688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135156\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-seats-1160x580.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135156\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-seats-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135156\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-seats-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135156\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-seats-100x50.jpg 100w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135156\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-seats-834x417.jpg 834w, https:\/\/spn-sta.spinny.com\/blog\/20220228135156\/Skoda-Kushaq-front-seats.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The two-spoke steering wheel also houses metallic scroll wheels, adding to the premium driving experience. The dual-tone perforated leatherette seats provide a comfortable passenger experience. The already spacious cabin is complemented by a sunroof that works to improve the ambience.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skoda-kushaq-performance\">Skoda Kushaq Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Performance is where Skoda will really deliver with the Kushaq. With the pedigree of the Octavia RS245 behind it, the Kushaq can be expected to be a very spirited performer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lower variants will be powered by a 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine. With 115 PS of power and 175 Nm of torque, there is plenty of power to make driving the Kushaq a joy. More enthusiastic drivers should gravitate towards the 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine. Producing 150 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque, the Kushaq with this engine is sure to leave its competitors in the dust.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wptb-container-legacy\" data-table-id=\"86717\">\n    <table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-86717 edit-active\" data-reconstraction=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"394.5\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"3\" role=\"table\" data-wptb-fixed-width-size=\"0\" data-table-columns=\"3\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"><strong>Skoda Kushaq Powertrain<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-ondragenter wptb-element-text-5\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Engine<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-7\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">1.0-litre TSI petrol engine<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-3\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">1.5-litre TSI petrol engine<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-4\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Power<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell wptb-ondragenter\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-6\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">115 PS<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-ondragenter wptb-element-text-11\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">175 Nm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-10\"><div class=\"mce-edit-focus\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">150 PS<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-8\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">250 Nm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-2\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Transmission<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell wptb-ondragenter\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-14\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">6-speed manual<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-13\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">6-speed automatic<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-9\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">6-speed manual<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-ondragenter wptb-element-text-12\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">7-speed DSG automatic<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skoda-kushaq-price\">Skoda Kushaq Price<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Skoda Kushaq will be competing against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, and Mahindra XUV500. This places the Kushaq at a price range of \u20b910 lakhs to \u20b918 lakhs. Entering this segment will make the Skoda Kushaq a very compelling choice for those looking for Skoda&#8217;s signature design and interior luxury. Expect the exact pricing when the car is properly launched in June 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Czech automaker, Skoda is well regarded in India for building luxurious sedans that provide much better value than the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":86690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cos_headline_score":0,"cos_seo_score":0,"cos_headline_text":"Skoda Kushaq Launched: A New King Approaches","cos_headline_has_been_analyzed":false,"cos_last_analyzed_headline":[],"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"_pgmb_is_evergreen":false,"_pgmb_ap_template_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[547,1164,1403,1456,5097,908,1459,1654,397,877,1168],"class_list":["post-86172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-hyundai-creta","tag-kia-seltos","tag-mahindra-xuv500","tag-mid-size-suv","tag-new-car-launch","tag-skoda","tag-skoda-kushaq","tag-skoda-suv","tag-suv","tag-tata-harrier","tag-tsi-petrol-engine"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86172"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":520979,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86172\/revisions\/520979"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}