Launched as a mid-sized SUV in July 2021, KUSHAQ stands out for its emotive design, unmatched performance, superior build quality, outstanding safety, and numerous Simply Clever solutions. 

The SUV is 4,225 mm long, 1,760 mm wide and has a height of 1,612 mm. Its wheelbase of 2,651 mm is amongst the longest in the segment – and a minimum laden ground clearance of 155 mm.

It is offered in five colour options that include Tornado Red, Honey Orange, Candy White, Carbon Steel, and Reflex Silver.

Customers can choose from two engine options (based on the globally acclaimed TSI technology): 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI petrol engine producing 113bhp and 178Nm of torque, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, TSI petrol engine producing 148bhp and 250Nm of torque across three variants: Active, Ambition, and Style.

A six-speed manual unit is standard while the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre versions get a six-speed automatic unit and a seven-speed DSG automatic unit as an option, respectively.

Comes with complete “Peace of Mind” with 4 Years / 1,00,000 km warranty, extendable up to 6 years / 1,50,000 km.

The SUV provides up to 26.2 litres of interior storage space in total along with a boot capacity of 385 litres that can be increased to 1,405 litres by folding down the rear seats. From Ambition onwards, the ambient lighting illuminates the dashboard and door handles, while the door handles, handbrake locking button and air vents are chrome-plated and the gearstick knob is upholstered in leather.

Exterior highlights of the Skoda Kushaq include the signature butterfly grille with black vertical slats and chrome surround, LED headlamps with integrated L-shaped LED DRLs, fog lights, silver skid plates and roof rails, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED tail lights, shark-fin antenna, rear washer and wiper, as well as an integrated spoiler.

Inside, the Skoda Kushaq receives features such as an electric sunroof, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink; a two-spoke steering wheel, wireless charging, ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, cruise control, and a cooled glove-box. The model is equipped with safety features that include six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, multi-collision braking, roll-over protection, brake disc wiping, hill hold control, and TPMS.

The Style variant includes front ventilated black leather seats upholstered in perforated grey design, and black leatherette armrests on the centre console and the doors.

The brand-new ŠKODA KUSHAQ comes with a choice of two modern infotainment systems, each of which enables smartphone integration via SmartLink technology. The Ambition and Style trim levels include the range-topping infotainment system with a 25.4 cm colour touchscreen akin to smartphones, whereas the lower trim gets a 17.78 cm touchscreen.

The 25.4 cm infotainment also features a dual tuner, a Wi-Fi hotspot, an external microphone for hands-free phone calls, valet mode and also enables Wireless SmartLink. The ŠKODA KUSHAQ comes with six speakers: two front high-tone tweeters and two front – bass speakers and two wide-range speakers in the rear – providing a wide frequency range and guaranteeing excellent sound. The style trim level meanwhile comes with ŠKODA Sound system: 6 high-performance speaker with the rear subwoofer in spare-wheel well. The navigation function can be downloaded from the online ŠKODA Play Apps store as an option.

There are two USB-C ports in the front center console for connecting data and charging as well as two at the rear for charging mobile devices. The style trim also provides wireless charging function.

The KUSHAQ comes with touch controlled claytronic with Air care function in Ambition and Style variant.

ŠKODA KUSHAQ features first in segment, Electronic Stability Control as standard, along with Roll over Protection and Multi Collision Braking (MKB). The vehicle also boasts excellent active and passive safety features, with fitment depending on the trim level. Features such as Hill-Hold Control and a tyre pressure monitoring system that ensures comfortable journey for the driver. Occupants are protected by up to six airbags, while all five seats feature three-point seat belts and height-adjustable headrests. ISOFIX and top-tether anchor ensure the greatest possible safety for the vehicle’s youngest passengers.

The vehicle also comes with parking sensors as standard while ambition onwards also get rear view camera with static guidelines. The vehicle also comes equipped with brake assist features like ABS (Anti-Lock Braking), EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), along with varied segment first features like EDS with XDS & XDS + (Electronic differential lock – advanced differential lock), HBV (Hydraulic brake-boosting), BSW (Brake disc wiping) that enhances the safety.