Skoda is increasing its world engineering footprint with the launch of a crossover developed particularly for the Indian market. After the Kamiq GT and Kodiaq GT launched in China, the brand new Kushaq is a devoted Indian mannequin driving on the localized MQB-A0-IN platform. It was previewed a bit over a yr in the past by the Imaginative and prescient IN idea and now the manufacturing model is debuting with practically the identical look.
At 4,221 millimeters (166.1 inches) lengthy, 1,760 mm (69.3 in) huge, and 1,612 mm (63.4 in) tall, the Kushaq is a tad shorter and narrower than the Kamiq offered in Europe whereas being considerably taller. It sits increased to accommodate a selected suspension setup wanted to raised address India’s sometimes rougher roads. Total, the design is much like the crossover offered on the Previous Continent, particularly the extra rugged-looking Kamiq Scoutline trim.
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Featured right here within the India-exclusive Honey Orange paint, the brand new Kushaq rides on 17-inch alloys with a two-tone design whereas lesser variations get 16-inch metal wheels. Skoda can even promote the crossover with a model-reserved Twister Pink paint along with already obtainable Carbon Metal, Reflex Silver, and Sweet White hues.
Very like the outside design sends out a Euro vibe, the cabin additionally would not stray away an excessive amount of from the Kamiq. It will get Skoda’s swanky new two-spoke steering wheel and the newest tablet-style infotainment system, whereas the touch-sensitive local weather controls are completely different than the standard knobs and digital display screen utilized by its European cousin.
As you’d anticipate from a Skoda, the inside is impressively spacious, because of a wheelbase stretching at 2,651 mm (104.3 in) – among the many longest in its class. There are quite a few cargo compartments offering a complete storage quantity of 26.2 liters together with a 60:40 split-folding rear bench with a 385-liter quantity behind it.
LED ambient lighting is out there, as are ventilated entrance seats wrapped in leather-based. Step as much as costlier variations and the principle display screen’s measurement jumps from seven to 10 inches whereas the upgraded sound system even has a subwoofer within the spare wheel nicely.
Energy is supplied by the acquainted three-cylinder 1.0-liter gasoline engine with 115 horsepower and 175 Newton-meters (129 pound-feet) of torque. The turbocharged mill is connected to a regular six-speed handbook or an elective six-speed computerized. The bigger and extra highly effective four-cylinder 1.5-liter is rated at 150 hp and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) and comes with a six-speed handbook or a seven-speed, dual-clutch auto. No matter engine and gearbox alternative, the Kushaq comes solely with a front-wheel-drive structure.
The crossover will go on sale in June and buyer deliveries are going to begin a month later. The Kushaq is the primary out of 4 devoted fashions collectively deliberate by Skoda and Volkswagen for the world’s second-most populous nation.
