In India, Škoda Auto India unveils the new Kushaq

Škoda Auto India on Tuesday unveiled the new Kushaq in the Indian market, strengthening its strategy of democratising European technology for Indian roads. Pre-bookings for the updated SUV have opened at ₹15,000 on the company’s official website, with deliveries scheduled to begin by the end of March 2026.

The new Kushaq introduces several segment-first features, including an all-new eight-speed torque converter automatic paired with the 1.0 TSI engine, alongside a six-speed manual and a seven-speed DSG with the 1.5 TSI. The SUV also debuts a panoramic sunroof, rear seat massage function, and a host of features offered as standard from the base variant, such as alloy wheels, LED lighting, Climatronic Auto AC, rain-sensing wipers and auto-dimming IRVM.

Safety remains a key focus, with the new Kushaq carrying forward its five-star Global NCAP rating and offering six airbags and over 25 active and passive safety features as standard. Higher variants extend this count to more than 40 safety features.