Skoda Kushaq SUV completes one yr in India: Will get new options, variant – Occasions of India

The Skoda Kushaq was launched in June 2021 as part of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s INDIA 2.0 technique, and the mid-size SUV has actually helped the undertaking turn into a hit with its gross sales numbers. With the automotive having accomplished a yr within the Indian market, Skoda has now launched some new options for the Kushaq to mark its first anniversary.
The highest-spec Model variant of the SUV now will get the 8-inch Digital Cockpit digital instrument cluster, similar to the Monte Carlo version. Skoda has additionally launched a tyre stress monitoring system as commonplace throughout the vary, whereas the 1.0-litre TSI variants now get an idle-engine stop-start as effectively.
Whereas the SUV was initially launched with a 10-inch infotainment system with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Skoda now gives the Kushaq with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired smartphone connectivity as an alternative. The ten-inch infotainment unit is now solely provided with the Monte Carlo variants.
Other than that, the corporate has additionally launched a brand new variant – Model NSR, which sits between Ambition and Model variants. Obtainable with the 1.0-litre TSI engine, Model NSR is priced at Rs 15.09 lakh, and could be had with a 6-speed guide transmission solely.
The Kushaq is now priced from Rs 11.29 lakh, going all the best way as much as Rs 19.49 lakh (all costs, ex-showroom). The Skoda SUV presently places up towards the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Nissan Kicks, in addition to its cousin, Volkswagen Taigun within the Indian market.