Skoda Kushaq brings refreshed styling with new grilles, connected LED tail lamps, new alloy wheels, and potentially ADAS, while retaining powerful 1.0L & 1.5L TSI petrol engines with manual/automatic options, a premium interior with ventilated seats, a 10-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, ambient lighting, sunroof, and strong safety (6 airbags, 5-star Global NCAP rating). Key highlights are its stylish design updates, powerful engines, advanced tech like wireless connectivity, and focus on comfort and safety. 

Exterior Features

• Design Refresh: New signature grille, slimmer LED headlamps with new DRLs, sportier bumpers, and potential connected LED taillights.

• Wheels: New, possibly diamond-cut alloy wheels.

• Accents: Blacked-out ORVMs and potential new skid plate finishes.

Interior & Comfort Features

• Premium Cabin: Dual-tone theme with red inserts, ambient lighting, chrome accents.

• Seating: Ventilated front seats, 60:40 split rear seats, rear center armrest.

• Steering: New two-spoke steering wheel with scroll wheels.

• Convenience: Electric sunroof with anti-pinch, wireless charging, USB-C ports, auto climate control, rear AC vents. 

Technology & Infotainment

• Infotainment: 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Skoda App Store.

• Digital Cockpit: Optional 8-inch all-digital 'Virtual Cockpit' instrument cluster.

• Connectivity: Skoda Connect ED telematics. 

Performance & Safety

• Engines: 1.0L Turbo (115 PS) & 1.5L TSI Turbo (150 PS).

• Transmissions: Manual, Torque Converter Auto (1.0L), 7-speed DSG (1.5L).

• Safety: 6 airbags (standard), Traction Control, ABS, Rollover Protection, Rear View Camera.

• Potential: Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) expected on facelift. 

The Skoda Kushaq's price in India ranges from approximately ₹13.26 Lakh to ₹22.94 Lakh (on-road), with on-road prices varying by city, starting around ₹13.26 Lakh in places like Madurai and Dindigul Tamil Nadu; it offers two turbo-petrol engines (1.0L and 1.5L) with manual and automatic (TC/DSG) transmission options across several trims like Classic, Onyx, Signature, Monte Carlo, and Prestige, providing a premium compact SUV experience. 

Key Price & Variant Details:

• Starting Price: Around ₹13.26 Lakh for the base 1.0L Classic variant.

• Top Model Price: Up to ₹22.94 Lakh for the top-end 1.5L Prestige/Monte Carlo DSG variant. 

Popular Variants & Approximate on-road Prices:

• Kushaq 1.0L Classic (Base): ₹13.26 Lakh

• Kushaq 1.0L Onyx AT: ₹16.36 Lakh

• Kushaq 1.0L Signature: ₹17.90 Lakh

• Kushaq 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG: ₹22.94 Lakh

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Skoda Kushaq is a 5-seater petrol SUV known for its stylish interior, strong performance with 1.0L turbo (114 bhp) or 1.5L turbo (150 bhp) engines, and options for manual, torque converter, or DSG automatic transmissions, offering features like a digital cockpit, touchscreen infotainment, ventilated seats, and advanced safety tech (ADAS in higher trims) with good mileage and boot space.

Engine & Performance

• 1.0L TSI Engine: 999cc, Turbocharged Petrol, ~114 bhp, ~175 Nm torque, available with Manual or Torque Converter Auto.

• 1.5L TSI Engine: 1498cc, Turbocharged Petrol, ~150 bhp, ~250 Nm torque, with Active Cylinder Technology (ACT) and Manual or 7-speed DSG Auto.

• Mileage: Varies by engine/transmission, roughly 18-20 kmpl (ARAI). 

Key Features

• Interior: Digital Cockpit, 10-inch Touchscreen Infotainment, Leatherette Seats, Ventilated Front Seats, Wireless Charger, Ambient Lighting.

• Exterior: LED Lighting, Alloy Wheels, Roof Rails, Sunroof (on higher trims).

• Comfort & Convenience: Automatic Climate Control, Rear AC Vents, Push-Button Start/Stop, Cruise Control, Paddle Shifters (DSG). 

Safety & Technology (ADAS on higher trims)

• Standard: Up to 6 Airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

• ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems): Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, High Beam Assist.

• Other: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Hill Hold Control, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts. 

Dimensions & Capacity

• Seating: 5-seater.

• Boot Space: 385 Litres.

• Fuel Tank: 50 Litres.

• Drive: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). 

Transmission Options

• 6-Speed Manual.

• 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (for 1.0L).

• 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic (for 1.5L).