Production of the Skoda Kushaq began in India with the first unit of the upcoming mid-size SUV, which is launched today from the SAVWIPL (Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd) plant in Chakan, Pune. While the Kushaq will launch in the country in late June 2021, shipments will begin in July 2021.
The Skoda Kushaq is based on the India-specific MQB-A0-IN variant of the MQB-A0 platform of the Volkswagen Group and will come with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Hector, Tata Harrier and the soon-to-be-launched Volkswagen Taigun. We expect them Skoda Kushaq Prize in India between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 17 lakh (ex showroom).
“The start of production of the first car as part of the India 2.0 project is a historic milestone for Skoda Auto and the Volkswagen Group in India. It is proof of the great collaboration between our teams around the world and here in India localization levels of up to 95 percent, which really puts India’s engineering and manufacturing expertise on the world map, “said Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director of SAVWIPL.
“With Skoda Kushaq we will be present in one of the fastest growing segments of the automotive industry. We look forward to offering our customers an SUV that features emotional design, unmatched performance, superior build quality, outstanding safety and numerous ‘Simply Clever’ solutions that enable an exemplary value proposition, “he added.
The Skoda Kushaq has the characteristic Skoda radiator grille with several vertical slats and chrome surrounds. The grille is flanked by split crystalline LED headlights with LED daytime running lights. The mid-range SUV gets 17-inch alloy wheels in a two-tone look. The taillights are LED units. Features such as roof rails and spoilers are also available. There are five exterior color options – Honey Orange, Tornado Red, Carbon Steel, Reflex Silver and Candy White.
The outstanding features The cabin of the Skoda Kushaq has a two-spoke multifunction steering wheel, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Climatronic automatic air conditioning, ventilated front seats, wireless charging and an ambient lighting system. The midsize SUV claims to have the best wheelbase in its class at 2,651 mm. Its trunk has a volume of 385 liters.
The Skoda Kushaq has a few locally made TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection) engine options. There is a 3-cylinder 1.0-liter TSI petrol engine (115 hp maximum power and 175 Nm maximum torque) with 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT torque converter options, as well as a 4-cylinder 1, 5-liter TSI petrol mill (150 hp maximum power and 250 Nm maximum torque) with 6-speed MT and 7-speed DSG automatic options.
“With the start of production of the brand new Kushaq, we are opening a new chapter in the success story of Skoda Auto in India. India’s preference for SUVs has grown steadily over the years. The Kushaq offers an incomparable driving experience and combines all the attributes that are important to an SUV buyer, “said Zac Hollis, Brand Director of Skoda Auto India.
“The team is preparing to launch later this month. We have already expanded our network reach significantly and implemented several best practices to ensure customer satisfaction. With Kushaq, we look forward to welcoming more customers to the Skoda family, ”he added.
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