Skoda Auto India Private Limited has finally taken the wraps off the all-new 2021 Skoda Kushaq mid-size SUV. The all-new Skoda Kushaq made its grand World Premiere in India yesterday and this is the first offering from Skoda under its new India 2.0 Project. The Czech car manufacturer is betting big on its new SUV that has been developed specifically for the Indian market. Now, as the production version of the new Skoda Kushaq has been revealed completely, we tell you the top five things that you need to know about it.
Skoda Kushaq Revealed - Top Five Things To Know
Looks and Colour Options
The new Skoda Kushaq has a youthful character and it looks very striking. At the front, it gets Skoda's signature butterfly grille with chrome accents flanked by all-LED headlights that also get LED DRLs. The side profile of the SUV houses 17-inch machined-cut alloy wheels, roof rails, etc. and at the rear, it gets LED taillights, a sharkfin antenna, and bold SKODA lettering on the tailgate. It gets skid plates at the front and rear and body-cladding all-around for a SUVish appeal. The new Skoda Kushaq will be available in five colour options. They are Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Honey Orange and Tornado Red.
Dimensions and Capacity
| Specification | Skoda Kushaq |
| Length | 4221 mm |
| Width | 1760 mm |
| Height | 1612 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm |
| Boot Space | 385-litres |
Engine and Transmission Options
The new Skoda Kushaq SUV will be available with two BS6 compliant turbo petrol engines. The first one will be a 1.0-litre TSI that will churn out 115 PS of power and 175 Nm of peak torque. It will also get a 1.5-litre TSI mill that will churn out 150 PS of power and 250 Nm of peak torque. Both the motors will come mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and while the 1.0-litre TSI will also get a 6-speed AT, the 1.5-litre TSI will get a 7-speed DSG too.
Features and Safety Equipment
The new Skoda Kushaq will be loaded with features upto the brim. It will get a 7-inch touchscreen, ESC and ambient lighting as standard across all the variants. The higher trims will get a 10-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity along with SmartLink tech, 6-speakers, wireless smartphone charger, a new two-spoke steering wheel, an electric sunroof and Skoda's Climatronic system among many others. The safety features will include upto six airbags, ABS with EBD, front and reverse parking sensors with a rear parking camera, TPMS and many more.
Expected Price, Rivals and Launch Timeline
The new Skoda Kushaq is expected to be priced between Rs. 9.99 lakhs - Rs. 15.99 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. It will rival against the likes of Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, etc. It is expected to be launched by June this year and the bookings will also commence around the same time.
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