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Skoda India will launch the new Kushaq Facelift next week, which will compete with Hyundai Creta and Maruti Grand Vitara with ADAS features, panoramic sunroof and updated engine.
Skoda India is preparing to launch the Kushaq Facelift next week. This is the first major update of this compact SUV launched in 2021, which was introduced under the India 2.0 initiative of Skoda Volkswagen Group. Amid tough competition from new rivals like Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in the fast-growing C-segment, the new Kushaq will try to come back into the limelight with some significant changes.
Recently, the Czech brand released a teaser on social media, in which the SUV was shown in green camouflage. The styling changes seem to be minor, but the spy shots suggest that major changes may be made to retain the iconic design. At the front, a large butterfly grille can be seen along with new headlamps and bumper, which will have thin LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs). At the rear, slimmer taillamps may be joined together, along with new 17-inch matte black alloy wheels that will add a sporty look.
Changes to the interior could be made to improve the appeal of the Kushaq compared to its new rivals. It may include a panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster and a large touchscreen infotainment system, which will have sharp graphics.
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Mechanically, the 1.5-litre TSI petrol variants may get rear disc brakes for better handling. Top-spec models with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre engines can get Level 2 ADAS features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist. However, it is likely that the 1.5-litre TSI engine will come only with DSG and will not get a six-speed manual transmission.
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine produces 115 hp power and 178 Nm torque. At the same time, the bigger 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI engine delivers 150 hp power and 250 Nm torque.