So, here we go. Skoda finally started delivering the facelifted Kushaq. Prices? Rs. 10.69 lakh ex-showroom. Not bad. I was chatting with a dealer last week, and he just shrugged, “Bookings are steady, but people, they really wanna check what the base variant gives.” And I thought, yeah, that makes sense.
Price and Rivals
The compact SUV market is brutal. Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos the list goes on. And all trying to catch eyeballs. Skoda? They’re playing smart. Not aiming to topple the Creta. Nope. But they want people to feel value from the get-go, especially in lower variants. Reminds me of 2017. Back then, a compact SUV launched, base variant had barely anything. Buyers were mad. And yeah, the brand took a hit. Skoda probably learned from that.
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Look at the base Classic+ variant. Electric sunroof. Yup. Single-pane, but still. Most rivals? Don’t even think about it. And the new eight-speed automatic. Base variant. Not just a high-end feature anymore. That’s kind of cool. Gives the regular buyer some feeling of luxury. And, honestly, first time I saw it, I thought finally, they get it.
Variants and Colors
We saw one in Deep Black. Sleek. There are total 13 color options. And five variants – Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige, Monte Carlo. Dealer casually said, “Signature and Sportline will move faster, but base Classic+ still packs value. I smiled. Because sometimes casual talks like that tell you more than a brochure ever could.
Engine and Transmission
Engines? Same as before. 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI petrols. Six-speed manual standard. Eight-speed torque converter automatic and seven-speed DCT optional. I took the eight-speed automatic for a spin. City traffic. Smooth. Refined. But mileage… let’s be real, city will give 14-15 kmpl. Highway slightly better, maybe 17-ish. Not the claimed 18-19. Been there, seen that.
Funny thing, last year I drove a base automatic variant, small software hiccup. Gear hesitation. Warranty fixed it, but I thought, hmm, these glitches always pop up when you least expect. So, Skoda making both automatic and sunroof available in the base variant? Clever move. Real buyers feel it. Small features, big impression.
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Final Thoughts
The facelift Kushaq? Well-priced. Features are solid. Base variant looks tempting now. Automatic + sunroof at entry level smart play. But true test? Roads. Real-world use. Long drives. Software stability. That’s what decides if people keep talking good things. This facelift will catch attention for sure. Existing fans, new buyers all curious. But let's see if the car lives up when the showroom lights are off.
