KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Skoda Kushaq prices start a Rs. 10.89 lakhs
- Comes with a 1.5L and a 1.0L petrol engines
- Offers modern features like an electric sunroof, Skoda Virtual Cockpit, and more
With a 5-star GNCAP-rated SUV, a range of engine options, and a striking design, the Skoda Kushaq has made its way into the segment and people are ready to look beyond the usuals like the Creta and Seltos. In this section, I will take you through the key features, that make the drive with Kushaq, a comfortable and convenient experience. For more such interesting and detailed insights, don't forget to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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1. Electric Sunroof
Prestige Onwards- Rs. 16.09 Lakhs
The Skoda Kushaq, with its Prestige variant priced at ex-showroom Rs. 16.09 lakhs price tag, comes with an electric sunroof with a bounce-back feature. Since this is something that is now in great demand, almost all new launches are offering a sunroof with at least some of its higher-spec variants.
Competition Check- Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and the Grand Vitara, all rivals go a step further and come with a panoramic sunroof in their higher trims.
2. Ventilated Seats
Prestige Onwards- Rs. 16.09 Lakhs
Agaian, with its Prestige trim onwards, the Skoda Kushaq comes with front seat ventilation, which you will be thankful for in the hot Indian summer that quickly drenched your back even with the AC on full blast. I think, with the price point gradually increasing, the new launches should go ahead and consider this an essential add-on rather than a premium feature.
Competition Check- All of its above-mentioned rivals also offer ventilated seats with the exception being the Honda Elevate. Elevate offers the ventilated seat with massage function as an additional accessory priced at Rs. 6,000
3. 8-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
Prestige Onwards- Rs. 16.09 Lakhs
The Skoda Kushaq comes with a fully digital instrument cluster, which the Skoda likes to call the Skoda Virtual Cockpit, with its Prestige trim onwards. You get all the info digitally on the 8-inch screen placed just behind the steering wheel, which gives a futuristic and much more immersive feel.
Competition Check- Except for the Honda Elevate, all the other rivals offer a fully digital instrument console.
4. 10-Inch Infotainment Touchscreen
Signature Onwards- Rs. 14.19 Lakhs
Handling the multimedia duties is a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen floating centrally above the front AC vents. While this supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, it is available only from the Signature variant onwards.
Competition Check- The Creta, E,levate, and Seltos feature a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while the Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder offer a 9-inch screen in their top trims.
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5. 6 Airbags As Standard
Standard Across Variants
Starting right from its base variant, the Skoda Kushaq gets a pretty solid safety suite with 6-airbags being standard across its variants. Although not mandatory, more and more carmakers are opting for this as standard fitment gradually. On top of this, the Kushaq also scored a robust full 5-star GNCAP safety rating.
Competition Check- Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, and Kia Seltos offer 6 airbags as standard whereas the Grand Vitara and the Toyota Hyryder offer dual airbags in entry-level variants and 6 airbags in their top trims.
Other notable features include:
- Cruise control
- Front-powered electric seats
- Rear wiper and washer
- Rear camera with guidelines
- Wireless charging
- All power windows
- USB-C charging ports for rear seats
Verdict
Kushaq has been a decent seller and contiues with its regular sales trajectory. Challeneged feircly by the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, the facelift of Kushaq is in works and will come with design updates along with the inclusion of ADAS, and a few more modern features.
