Skoda Kushaq

Positives

The Skoda Kushaq is powered by a 1.0L three-cylinder TSI engine producing 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque, offering a good balance of performance and efficiency.

It is available with a 6-speed manual and a smooth 8-speed torque converter automatic with paddle shifters, giving drivers flexibility and ease of use.

On the road, the Kushaq impresses with excellent high-speed stability, well-weighted steering, and minimal body roll, making it a confident highway cruiser.

The automatic transmission shifts seamlessly and delivers quick acceleration, ensuring stress-free driving in city traffic.

Driving engagement is enhanced with Sport and Manual modes, along with paddle shifters for added control.

Braking performance is strong, progressive, and consistent, inspiring confidence during both city and highway driving.

It also offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 19.09 km/l, along with a driving range of up to 955 km, making it practical for long journeys.

Negatives

Being a three-cylinder engine, refinement is not the strongest point, with noticeable vibrations and a slightly rough character at higher RPMs.

While wind noise is well controlled, engine and road noise do filter into the cabin, especially at higher speeds.

The ride quality at low speeds feels slightly firm, particularly over uneven or broken roads.

• The facelifted Skoda Kushaq 2026 features an updated dashboard with a 10.25-inch customisable digital cockpit and a 10.07-inch infotainment screen with Google AI companion.

• The cabin focuses on comfort with six-way electrically adjustable front seats, along with ventilation and rear seat massage functions, complemented by premium leatherette upholstery.

• An electric sunroof comes as standard, while higher variants are equipped with a larger panoramic sunroof, enhancing the overall cabin experience.

• It will get 491-litres of boot space, expandible to 1400-litres with rear seats folded.

• The facelifted Skoda Kushaq has achieved a 5-star rating in Global NCAP crash tests, underlining its strong safety credentials.

• It comes equipped with six airbags as standard and offers a comprehensive safety package, featuring over 25 active and passive safety systems, with higher variants extending this to 40+ safety features.

• Expected safety equipment includes ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESP), traction control, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), reverse parking sensors, along with seat belt reminders and a speed alert system.

The front fascia of the facelifted Skoda Kushaq has been refreshed with a new grille design, sleek LED DRLs, a connected LED light bar, and chrome accents, giving it a more modern and premium appearance.

• Up close at the front, the grille in the top-spec Monte Carlo variant also features red accents

• Towards the rear, it features a reworked bumper, a rear wiper, updated spoiler, fresh new horizontal LED tail lights taking the center stage.

  

• Inside, the cabin features a dual-tone beige and black dashboard, highlighted by a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.07-inch infotainment display. A round steering wheel and ambient lighting further enhance the premium feel.

• The Monte Carlo variant stands out with its sporty black and red interior theme, adding a more dynamic character to the cabin.