Skoda Kushaq is the identify the Czech carmaker has given to the production-spec model of the Imaginative and prescient IN idea that was first showcased on the 2020 Auto Expo. This might be Skoda’s first made-in-India mannequin underneath Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd’s (SAVWIPL) India 2.0 plan.
- It’s based mostly on the India-specific MQB A0 IN platform
- It would include 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines
- Skoda is ready to debut the Kushaq in March 2021
In accordance with Skoda, the mid-size SUV’s identify has been derived from the Sanskrit phrase ‘Kushak’, which in English interprets to ‘King’ or “Emperor’. The Kushaq identify can also be very a lot in keeping with the model’s SUV nomenclature – Kodiaq, Karoq and Kamiq (with ‘Okay’ at first and ‘Q’ on the finish).
Skoda Kushaq design
The Skoda Imaginative and prescient IN idea showcased at Auto Expo 2020
Though Skoda has solely revealed a teaser picture of the Kushaq that highlights the upcoming SUV’s silhouette, the mannequin has been caught testing on our roads earlier than. What we are able to see from the teaser and check mule is that the Imaginative and prescient IN Idea’s sharp strains and trendy styling seem to have been carried over to the manufacturing mannequin.
Skoda Kushaq platform
By way of platform, the Skoda Kushaq might be based mostly on the India-specific MQB A0 IN platform, and might be related in dimension to its mid-size SUV rivals. Nonetheless, it’s going to function an extended 2,671mm wheelbase, which may positively profit the quantity of inside area on supply.
Skoda Kushaq engines and gearboxes
Underneath the hood, Skoda will supply a pair of turbo-petrol engines, with the decrease variants getting the 110hp, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol unit (used within the present Skoda Speedy). This engine might be accessible with both a handbook or a torque converter computerized gearbox.
The opposite choice for the Kushaq, supplied on increased variants might be a extra highly effective 150hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that’s anticipated to come back paired with a 7-speed DCT computerized gearbox.
Provided that SAVWIPL has determined to maneuver away from diesels, the Skoda Kushaq received’t be supplied with any diesel powertrain.
Skoda Kushaq rivals
As soon as launched, the Kushaq might be positioned within the fiercely aggressive mid-size SUV section, taking up the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, MG Hector, Tata Harrier and Mahindra XUV500. The competitors will solely improve, with the Volkswagen Taigun (based mostly on the identical platform because the Kushaq) slated to enter the section later this 12 months.
Skoda Kushaq anticipated launch
The all-new Skoda Kushaq is anticipated to make its world premiere within the latter half of the primary quarter of 2021 (March), with deliveries set to start by mid-2021.
Skoda can also be aiming to closely localise the mid-size SUV – about 95 % – with a purpose to guarantee aggressive pricing.
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