THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA KUSHAQ HAS BEEN REVEALED TO the world. The new compact SUV is the Czech challenger in the burgeoning segment and should make for an exciting new choice.
The name “Kushaq” is derived from the Sanskrit word for “king” or “emperor”. Based on the MQB-A0-IN transverse-front engine platform, it will be made in India for the world.
The Kushaq, inspired by the crystalline design language, looks premium as well as bold and muscular. It is 4,225 mm long, 1,760 mm wide, and 1,612 mm high, with a long 2,651-mm wheelbase. A ground clearance of 188 mm and a sizeable 385-litre boot are reassuring numbers, too.
Inside, the Kushaq packs a smart interior with a new steering wheel, ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, 10-inch touchscreen, wireless Smartlink, Apple CarPlay,…