SKODA KUSHAQ
Overdrive|February 2021
Skoda’s smallest SUV yet is a big leap forward for the company. We get to drive the prototype, that will come to market in a few months
BERTRAND D’SOUZA
SKODA KUSHAQ

Coming into 2021, Skoda Auto has significant plans to shake up their product portfolio in India starting off with the all-new Kushaq. The entry-level SUV from the Czech manufacturer is positioned against the likes of the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos, both bestsellers in the segment. The Kushaq is Skoda’s first attempt for an SUV of this size and price, and its India debut will be the first across the globe.

Internally designated the C(A0) SUV, the Kushaq is part of the MQB family of vehicles that will also spawn the next generation Superb and the Octavia, both expected in India shortly. With a stronger commitment to the Indian market, the Kushaq, Skoda officials claim, will have high localised content, going up to nearly 92 per cent at the time of launch, rising up to nearly 95 per cent in a short time. This should keep the cost of the Kushaq in check and enable Skoda to compete strongly against Hyundai and Kia.

I travelled to Goa to get a quick sense of what this new SUV was like, and came away elated that the Skoda tradition of high quality, an enjoyable driving experience, and typically European feel carries on. The Kushaq will come powered by two engines, both petrol, mixed up with three transmission choices. There is a 1.0-liter and a 1.5-liter turbo direct-injection petrol engine, with a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic (torque converter), and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Details on the powertrain mix (which engine goes with which transmission) will be shared at a later date. The group in the interim has ceased to provide diesel propulsion in all their vehicles. Diesel though is on the cards, and the future should see diesel powertrains returning to the fold.

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