Skoda Kushaq 2026– car dimensions: 4229 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1612 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,321 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 385 litres.
The cabin offers a touchscreen as standard, starting at 7 inches with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the base trim and upgrading to a 10.1-inch unit with wireless connectivity plus an AI assistant on higher grades. Automatic climate control with rear vents comes on every version. Cruise control is limited to automatics on the entry trim but standard thereafter. Rear parking sensors are fitted across the range, with front sensors and a reversing camera added from the second trim up. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep systems are available on this generation.
Boot space measures 385 litres with the seats up to the parcel shelf, or 491 litres to the roof. Folding the 60:40 split rear seats expands it to 1405 litres.
The cabin offers comfortable sculpted front seats with good support for long drives. Higher trims add 6-way power adjustment and ventilation for the front pair plus rear seat massagers that provide a light back rub. Automatic climate control with rear vents is standard and cools effectively. A single-pane sunroof comes on lower grades while top ones get a panoramic roof that opens up the space and makes it feel airier especially with beige leatherette. Dual-colour ambient lighting and a sliding front armrest add to daily ease.
Petrol only with 1.0 TSI or 1.5 TSI turbo engines
ARAI fuel figures 18.72-19.66 kmpl depending on engine and gearbox
4-year/100000 km standard warranty plus 4 years RSA
4 labour-free services up to 2 years or 30000 km
5-star Global NCAP rating with 6 airbags standard
Over 25 active and passive safety features as standard
The Kushaq runs solely on petrol with a choice of 1.0-litre three-cylinder or 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo engines. Claimed efficiency sits between 18.72 and 19.66 kmpl by the official test cycle. Real-world mixed driving typically returns lower figures around the low teens.
Ownership is backed by a Super Care package that includes a 4-year or 100000 km warranty extendable to six years along with four years of roadside assistance. Four labour-free services cover the first two years or 30000 km. A six-year corrosion warranty and three-year paint warranty further reduce long-term worries.
Safety starts strong with a 5-star Global NCAP rating carried over and six airbags fitted as standard on every variant. Electronic stability control ABS with EBD traction control hill hold and multi-collision braking form part of the base kit that exceeds 25 features. Higher grades push the total past 40 items including tyre-pressure monitoring and front parking sensors though advanced driver aids remain absent.
Length 4229 mm, Width 1760 mm, Height 1612 mm, Wheelbase 2651 mm (Kushaq 2026-)
Sources: manufacturer data, cardekho.com, autocarindia.com, spinny.com.