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Skoda Kushaq

Skoda's mid-size SUV, refreshed in March 2026 with a new 8-speed torque-converter automatic for the 1.0 TSI and a smarter cabin. Every version is turbocharged and has six airbags and a sunroof. It suits buyers who rate driving feel and build over sheer cabin size, and who want a well-sorted automatic.

₹10.69 – 19.19 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 5
Engine: 999–1498 cc
Mileage: 18.72–19.66 km/l

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At a glance

Turbo petrol in every variant: 115 PS 1.0 or 150 PS 1.5
New 8-speed torque-converter automatic on the 1.0 TSI
6 airbags, ESC and a sunroof as standard
5-star Global NCAP rating
188 mm ground clearance
4-year/1 lakh km standard warranty

Our pick at each price

Signature₹14.69 lakh
With the 8-speed automatic, Signature gets the big touchscreen, wireless phone mirroring, rear camera and 17-inch wheels for ₹15.69 lakh. Going higher mostly buys comfort extras, not anything you will miss daily.
Prestige₹16.94 lakh
If you want the 150 PS 1.5 TSI with the DSG, Prestige at ₹18.99 lakh is the version to get: you also get ventilated seats, the panoramic roof and rear disc brakes. Sportline 1.5 saves ₹2 lakh if you can live without them.

Rivals

Honda Elevate₹11.80 – 18.40 lakh
Volkswagen Taigun₹11.00 – 19.30 lakh
Tata Nexon EV₹12.49 – 17.89 lakh

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Skoda Kushaq specifications

Claimed mileage18.72–19.66 km/l
Transmission6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, 7-speed DSG
Body typeSUV
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999–1498 cc
Seating capacity5

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Engines	1.0 TSI turbo petrol, 1.5 TSI turbo petrol
Gearboxes	6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, 7-speed DSG
Power	115 PS (1.0 TSI), 150 PS (1.5 TSI)
Torque	178 Nm (1.0 TSI), 250 Nm (1.5 TSI)
Claimed mileage	18.72–19.66 km/l
Seats	5
Length	4229 mm
Width	1760 mm
Height	1612 mm
Wheelbase	2651 mm
Ground clearance	188 mm
Boot space	385 litres
Fuel tank	50 litres

Skoda Kushaq variants: price and features

Base variant
Kushaq
Classic+
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 19.66 km/l
₹10.69 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Electric sunroof
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- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Electric sunroof
- LED headlamps and tail-lamps
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic climate control
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Kushaq
Classic+
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 19.09 km/l
₹13.04 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹2.35 lakh more than Classic+ for
- 8-speed torque-converter automatic
- Cruise control
- Paddle shifters
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- 8-speed torque-converter automatic
- Cruise control
- Paddle shifters
- Hill hold
- LED fog lamps with cornering
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Kushaq
Signature
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 19.66 km/l
₹14.69 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.65 lakh more than Classic+ for
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Digital driver display
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- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Digital driver display
- Rear parking camera
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless charger
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Kushaq
Sportline
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 19.66 km/l
₹14.89 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.20 lakh more than Signature for
- Black 17-inch alloy wheels
- All-black cabin theme
- Gloss black exterior trim
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- Black 17-inch alloy wheels
- All-black cabin theme
- Gloss black exterior trim
- Aluminium pedals
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Kushaq
Signature
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 19.09 km/l
₹15.69 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.80 lakh more than Sportline for
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear parking camera
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- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear parking camera
- Tyre pressure monitor
- 17-inch alloy wheels
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Kushaq
Sportline
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 19.09 km/l
₹15.89 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.20 lakh more than Signature for
- Black 17-inch alloy wheels
- All-black cabin theme
- Gloss black exterior trim
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- Black 17-inch alloy wheels
- All-black cabin theme
- Gloss black exterior trim
- Aluminium pedals
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Kushaq
Prestige
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 19.66 km/l
₹16.94 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.05 lakh more than Sportline for
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Powered front seats
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Powered front seats
- Rear seat massage
- Skoda sound system with subwoofer
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Kushaq
Sportline
Petrol · 1498 cc · DCT · 18.72 km/l
₹16.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.05 lakh more than Prestige for
- 150 PS 1.5 TSI engine
- 7-speed DSG automatic
- Rear disc brakes
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- 150 PS 1.5 TSI engine
- 7-speed DSG automatic
- Rear disc brakes
- Active cylinder deactivation
- Black 17-inch alloy wheels
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Kushaq
Prestige
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 19.09 km/l
₹17.79 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.80 lakh more than Sportline for
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Powered front seats
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Powered front seats
- Rear seat massage
- Skoda sound system with subwoofer
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Kushaq
Monte Carlo
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 19.09 km/l
₹18.09 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.30 lakh more than Prestige for
- Contrast black roof
- Red grille stripes and Monte Carlo badging
- Black and red cabin theme
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- Contrast black roof
- Red grille stripes and Monte Carlo badging
- Black and red cabin theme
- Dual-tone 17-inch alloy wheels
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Kushaq
Prestige
Petrol · 1498 cc · DCT · 18.72 km/l
₹18.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.90 lakh more than Monte Carlo for
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated and powered front seats
- Rear seat massage
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated and powered front seats
- Rear seat massage
- Skoda sound system with subwoofer
- Beige leatherette upholstery
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Top variant
Kushaq
Monte Carlo
Petrol · 1498 cc · DCT · 18.72 km/l
₹19.19 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.20 lakh more than Prestige for
- Red brake calipers
- Contrast black roof
- Black and red cabin theme
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- Red brake calipers
- Contrast black roof
- Black and red cabin theme
- Monte Carlo badging
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Our verdict on the Kushaq

The facelift fixes the old Kushaq's weak spot. The new 8-speed automatic makes the 1.0 TSI smoother in traffic, and the equipment list now starts higher, with a sunroof and six airbags on every car. It still drives better than most rivals and the 1.5 TSI is properly quick. The catches are a rear seat and boot that feel tighter than a Creta's or Seltos's, a base Classic+ that is basic on screens, and a big jump from Classic+ to Signature. Skoda's service network is thinner than Hyundai's or Maruti's outside big cities, so check your nearest workshop first. We would buy a Signature automatic, and only stretch to the 1.5 if you drive a lot on highways.

Good things

Turbo engines across the range, with a smooth new 8-speed automatic on the 1.0
Tidy handling and a solid, well-damped ride
Six airbags, ESC and 5-star Global NCAP rating as standard
4-year warranty and 4 labour-free services included

Could be better

Rear seat is narrower than a Creta's or Seltos's for three adults
Big price jump from Classic+ to Signature
Thinner service network outside large cities
No diesel or hybrid option for heavy users

Skoda Kushaq colours and photos

Colours on sale

Candy White
Brilliant Silver
Carbon Steel
Steel Grey
Deep Black
Lava Blue
Cherry Red
Shimla Green

Skoda Kushaq: the driver's pick with a proper automatic now

The Kushaq is Skoda's mid-size SUV, built in Pune on the same base as the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Slavia. The March 2026 update brought a new face with a lit light bar, connected tail-lamps, alloy wheels on every version and, most importantly, an 8-speed torque-converter automatic for the 1.0 TSI in place of the old 6-speed unit.

There are two turbo petrol engines. The 1.0 TSI makes 115 PS and 178 Nm and comes with a 6-speed manual or the new 8-speed automatic. The 1.5 TSI makes 150 PS and 250 Nm, pairs only with a 7-speed DSG, and adds rear disc brakes and cylinder deactivation. Claimed economy is 18.72–19.66 km/l depending on engine and gearbox.

At 4,229 mm long the Kushaq is shorter than a Creta or Seltos, and that shows in rear-seat width and boot space (385 litres to the parcel shelf). What it gives back is a planted, grown-up drive, a 5-star Global NCAP rating, six airbags and ESC on every version, and a 4-year/1 lakh km standard warranty with four labour-free services in the first two years.

Should I pick the 1.0 TSI or the 1.5 TSI?

For city use and mixed driving the 1.0 TSI with the 8-speed automatic is enough and smoother than before. The 1.5 TSI is worth it if you do regular highway runs with a full car, or simply enjoy driving. It costs about ₹1.1–1.2 lakh more than the same trim's 1.0 automatic and is only offered with the DSG.

Is the base Classic+ worth buying?

It has the safety basics, an electric sunroof and LED lights, but a small 7-inch screen and 16-inch wheels. The automatic version also gets cruise control and hill hold. If your budget stops at ₹11 lakh, it is a fair buy; otherwise Signature fixes most of what is missing.

How does it compare with the Volkswagen Taigun?

They share engines, gearboxes and most of the structure. Choose on price at your dealer, the styling you prefer and which brand has the better workshop near you. The Kushaq's rear seat massage and 4-year warranty are small extras on Skoda's side.

Is it big enough for a family of five?

Four adults fit comfortably. Three across the rear is tighter than in a Creta, Seltos or Grand Vitara, and the boot is smaller. For a family that tours often with a full load, a larger rival makes more sense.

Kushaq vs rivals

Spec	Skoda Kushaq₹10.69 – 19.19 lakh	Honda Elevate₹11.80 – 18.40 lakh	Volkswagen Taigun₹11.00 – 19.30 lakh	Tata Nexon EV₹12.49 – 17.89 lakh	Mahindra Thar₹10.32 – 18.99 lakh
Body	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Electric	Diesel, Petrol
Engines	1.0 TSI turbo petrol, 1.5 TSI turbo petrol	1.5 petrol	1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI	Electric	1.5 diesel, 2.2 diesel, 2.0 turbo petrol
Power	115 PS (1.0 TSI), 150 PS (1.5 TSI)	121 PS	150 PS	144 PS	119–162 PS
Gearbox	6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, 7-speed DSG	Manual, CVT	Manual, Automatic, DSG	Single-speed	Manual, Automatic
Mileage	18.72–19.66 km/l	15.31–16.61 km/l	16.44–19.89 km/l	489 km claimed	15.2 km/l
Seats	5	5	5	5	4
Boot	385 litres	458 litres	385 litres	350 litres	600 litres
Compare	Viewing	Kushaq vs Elevate	Kushaq vs Taigun	Kushaq vs Nexon EV	Kushaq vs Thar

Skoda Kushaq mileage

999 cc, PetrolManual
Claimed (ARAI)
19.66 km/l
999 cc, PetrolAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
19.09 km/l
1498 cc, PetrolDCT
Claimed (ARAI)
18.72 km/l

Skoda Kushaq on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹12.34 – 22.12 lakh
Mumbai₹12.58 – 22.55 lakh
Bengaluru₹13.29 – 23.82 lakh
Chennai₹13.19 – 23.66 lakh
Kolkata₹12.34 – 22.12 lakh
Bhopal₹12.34 – 22.12 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Kushaq EMI

₹17,961 a month

On ₹10.69 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹2.14 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹2.22 lakh.

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Skoda Kushaq FAQ

What is the price of the Skoda Kushaq in India?

The Skoda Kushaq costs ₹10.69 to 19.19 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Skoda Kushaq come with?

The Skoda Kushaq is sold with petrol power (1.0 TSI turbo petrol, 1.5 TSI turbo petrol).

What is the mileage of the Skoda Kushaq?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Skoda Kushaq is 18.72–19.66 km/l.

How many people can the Skoda Kushaq seat?

The Skoda Kushaq is a 5-seater suv.

What is the length of the Skoda Kushaq?

The Skoda Kushaq is 4229 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1612 mm tall, with a 2651 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Skoda Kushaq have?

The Skoda Kushaq has 385 litres of boot space.

Does the Skoda Kushaq come with an automatic gearbox?

The Skoda Kushaq is offered with 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, 7-speed dsg gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Skoda Kushaq?

The Skoda Kushaq has 188 mm of ground clearance.

Which Skoda Kushaq variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.