Skoda Kushaq Facelift: Skoda, which sells vehicles across multiple segments, recently introduced a facelifted version of its popular mid-size SUV, the Skoda Kushaq, in the Indian market, with updated features and design. It has now become more attractive, bold, and luxurious than before. It also boasts a host of safety features, making it safer. It also features a premium interior.
This is the first major update since the SUV was launched in 2021, giving it a completely different look and feel, along with a host of luxury features. It also features a new, larger grille, updated LED lights, ventilated front seats, and rear seat massagers. Six airbags are standard across all variants. The 1.5-liter engine is also expected to be offered with a manual transmission. Let us know about the major changes to be made in it.
Design Changes
Skoda Kushaq Facelift has received a major design overhaul, giving it a bolder and more modern look. Its appearance appears to be inspired by Skoda’s flagship SUV, the Kodiaq. The front profile has been significantly revised, featuring an illuminated grille and full-width LED DRLs, giving the car a wider and futuristic look. It also features new 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, redesigned LED headlamps, and connected LED taillights at the rear. The car is now available in eight attractive colors, including new color options like ‘Shimla Green’ and ‘Steel Grey’.
Interior and Features
As soon as you sit inside the Skoda Kushaq Facelift SUV, you feel a sense of luxury because it has been equipped with many high-tech features and comfort facilities. It has a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a large 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Apart from this, for the first time, massage functions have been provided for the rear passengers and now the boot space has also been increased to 491 liters, which was only 385 liters earlier. With this, you can now go on long journeys by keeping a lot of luggage in it. It also has the feature of panoramic sunroof. Apart from this, features like dual color ambient lighting and leatherette upholstery have also been provided in it.
Smart features like Level 2 ADAS
Many special features have been provided in the Skoda Kushaq Facelift in terms of safety. Now it has been introduced with smart features like Level 2 ADAS. 6 airbags have been made standard in all variants of this SUV and features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and autonomous emergency braking have also been provided in it. Apart from this, safety features like rain sensing wipers, auto-dimming IRVM, and rear wiper are also provided as standard. It also has a five star safety rating in GNCAP.
Engine includes a new gearbox update
Engine options on the Skoda Kushaq Facelift remain unchanged, with only the gearbox updated and transmission improved. The 1.00-liter and 1.5-liter TSI turbo petrol engine options remain, with the 1.5-liter engine expected to receive a manual transmission.
Bookings and Pricing
Skoda Kushaq Facelift was officially unveiled on January 20, 2026, and bookings are open for a token amount of ₹15,000. Deliveries are expected by the end of March 2020. It will be available in five trims: Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige, and Monte Carlo. Expected prices are expected to range from ₹11 lakh to ₹19 lakh (ex-showroom).
