New Delhi: Skoda Auto India has carried out yet another enhancement in its 5-star protected fleet — the introduction of the Kushaq Onyx AT at INR 13.49 Lakh. The Onyx was initially launched in Q1 2023 primarily based on buyer suggestions to offer satisfaction and excessive worth to Skoda followers and clients.
Skoda Auto India, primarily based on the most recent buyer suggestions, has now additional enhanced the Kushaq Onyx with an automated transmission and a number of recent options, making it probably the most inexpensive automated in its phase, the corporate mentioned in its media launch.
Petr Janeba, Model Director, Skoda Auto India, mentioned, “The Onyx variant has been a key addition in our line-up combining the worth of the Lively trim with options from the upper variants. This new Kushaq Onyx providing is in response to suggestions from our clients, which factors at a wholesome demand for an automated variant at a extra accessible worth level. In reality, our worth proposition makes this Kushaq probably the most inexpensive automated in its complete phase. Providing a hassle-free possession expertise, getting nearer to our clients and consistently listening to our clients is our endeavour, and a key a part of our progress technique.”The Onyx AT, just like the Onyx earlier than it, slots between the present Lively and Ambition variants of Skoda’s best-selling SUV. The exteriors see options from the upper Ambition variant making it to this Kushaq. Considered one of them are the Skoda Crystalline LED headlamps with DRLs. Additional enhancing visibility and security are the entrance fog lamps with the static cornering operate. The rear sees the wiper and defogger. With this iteration, Skoda Auto India continues with the Tecton Wheel covers and ‘Onyx’ badging within the B-pillars, the discharge added.
Inside, the Onyx AT will get much more substantial updates. Topping the checklist of additives is Hill Maintain Management and Paddle Shifters. The motive force now will get a 2-spoke, multifunction, leather-based steering wheel with a chrome scroller. The cabin additionally will get Skoda’s Climatronic with the contact panel, and the scruff plates within the entrance get an ‘Onyx’ inscription in them. Clients of the automobile may even get Onyx-themed cushions and textile mats as commonplace. All new on this newest product replace is the supply of six airbags as commonplace within the Onyx AT.
The Onyx AT is powered completely by Skoda Auto India’s confirmed 1.0 TSI turbo-charged three-cylinder petrol engine. It develops 85 kW (115 ps) of energy and 178 Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed automated transmission. The World New Automobile Evaluation Programme crash examined the Kushaq underneath its newer and stricter protocols in October 2022. The SUV scored 29.64 factors out of 34 for grownup occupant security and 42 out of a potential 49 factors for youngster security. The Kushaq was the primary made-in-India automobile to attain a full 5 stars for each grownup and youngster safety.
The Kushaq sits on the MQB-A0-IN platform that was particularly developed for India by groups in India and the Czech Republic. It was designed with a deal with excessive localisation – 95% — and low price of possession – beginning at INR 0.46 per kilometer. The Kushaq was launched in July 2021 and Skoda’s second product on this platform – the Slavia sedan – debuted in March 2022. The corporate started 2024 with the announcement of an all-new compact SUV primarily based on this platform. The automobile will make its debut in 2025.
