Skoda Kushaq review - Aiming to be king of the mid-size SUV ring | First Drive | Autocar India

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The made for India Skoda Kushaq is here to take on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks and Renault Duster. Renuka Kirpalani tells you why you should be interested in the all-important new Skoda SUV. At the time of this review the Skoda Kushaq price was not announced but we have added them here for you.
Active 1.0 TSI MT - Rs 10.49 lakh
Ambition 1.0 TSI MT - Rs 12.79 lakh
Ambition 1.0 TSI AT - Rs 14.19 lakh
Style 1.0 TSI MT - Rs 14.59 lakh
Style 1.0 TSI AT- Rs 15.79 lakh
Style 1.5 TSI MT- Rs 16.19 lakh
Style 1.5 DSG- Rs 17.59 lakh
(All prices are ex-showroom)
Camerapersons: Anand Malepu, Shreyans Chordia
Editor: Rohan Salaskar
0:00 - Introduction
1:06 - Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI MT review
4:45 - Skoda Kushaq safety features
5:01 - Skoda Kushaq rear seat and ride quality
7:03 - Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSI DSG review
9:51 - Skoda Kushaq interior
12:11 - Skoda Kushaq interior quality
12:54 - Skoda Kushaq practicality
13:26 - Skoda Kushaq dimensions and design
14:03 - Skoda Kushaq warranty
14:17 - Skoda Kushaq verdict
15:08 - BTS
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  • @autocarindia1
    @autocarindia13 жыл бұрын

    Launch Alert! Kushaq prices below - Active 1.0 TSI MT - Rs 10.49 lakh Ambition 1.0 TSI MT - Rs 12.79 lakh Ambition 1.0 TSI AT - Rs 14.19 lakh Style 1.0 TSI MT - Rs 14.59 lakh Style 1.0 TSI AT- Rs 15.79 lakh Style 1.5 TSI MT- Rs 16.19 lakh Style 1.5 DSG- Rs 17.59 lakh (All prices are ex-showroom) Also, for everyone curious about the Skoda Kushaq's ground clearance: The 155mm figure is official laden ground clearance (that is with a load of passengers). The unladen ground clearance (without any weight of passengers or luggage, and most commonly used by carmakers) for the Kushaq is 188mm. Hope this clears your doubts!

  • @Bibliophile-k3x

    @Bibliophile-k3x

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ❤️

  • @ag135i

    @ag135i

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @adigaarjuna

    @adigaarjuna

    3 жыл бұрын

    How can they precisely say it's 155mm?. Using unladen clearance is better. Healthy passengers can drop this figure even lower or is there any industry standard passenger weights they apply?

  • @kilomisterr
    @kilomisterr3 жыл бұрын

    I'm very glad I was a part of developing this beauty!

  • @TheKaustubh0000
    @TheKaustubh00003 жыл бұрын

    Lets hope they don't overprice this one.

  • @anilmohani7845
    @anilmohani78453 жыл бұрын

    Personally i don't think digital MID and dials are something necessary,but ventilated seats are a must have feature in our climatic conditions.

  • @viperrrrrz
    @viperrrrrz3 жыл бұрын

    Contrary to the expectations, the analogue dials look very classy in this car!

  • @chawrakaxom559

    @chawrakaxom559

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nah they lol cheap

  • @ysrfan2345
    @ysrfan23453 жыл бұрын

    I really feel sorry with the overwhelming taxes on automobiles which are becoming curse to Indian customers to settle with basic cars with tiny engines yet expensive at bank.

  • @ShuvaBrataDeb
    @ShuvaBrataDeb3 жыл бұрын

    Most cars in this segment provide wireless mobile charging, but won't give a dashcam or even a USB port near the rearview mirror to make dashcam installation easy. Car reviewers rarely talk about dashcam either.

  • @gnanrajv
    @gnanrajv3 жыл бұрын

    Yes agree 💯, 1 liter petrol engine is really agressive. Specially when the turbo opens up, the power is unmatched. 🔥

  • @anirudhparthiban1560
    @anirudhparthiban15603 жыл бұрын

    This car is ‘Atom’ frm the movie Real Steel.. Not completely tech loaded as the Koreans but segment best quality, safety nd a really capable engine. I wuld prefer this over the creta. Its a tough call given the feature monster that is the Creta, but fr the premium feel nd the engine…. I wuld give this a shot.

  • @ninad.a
    @ninad.a3 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the analogue instrument cluster over the digital one

  • @akhilsawant4898
    @akhilsawant48983 жыл бұрын

    Interiors look stylish and reviews confirm that it rides well. Skoda has got winner on its hand if priced competitively!

  • @mohitroy.0609
    @mohitroy.06093 жыл бұрын

    The cabin is surprisingly quiet, i hardly noticed any road and engine noise. Which is an absolutely amazing thing to have which no one talks about.

  • @vibhavshetgaonkar260
    @vibhavshetgaonkar2603 жыл бұрын

    I do know Sanskrit and I am a Skoda fanboy so when the revealed the name kushaq my happiness was through the roof

  • @iamdsurve
    @iamdsurve3 жыл бұрын

    In terms of the base/active model I can't think of any other good looking, safest, best engine, decent fuel economy and featuristic car. With around 12 to 12.5L 😎👍(on-road pricing) I personally think Skoda Kushaq has nailed it. It offers all important features which its competitors or rivals don't. It also gives you electronic adj door mirrors, Pretty good quality 6 speakers and rear AC 😲 . I can't consider Kia Seltos or Creta because they almost cost the same but aren't safe enough as Skoda Kushaq. I also considered Kia Sonet HTX 1.0 L Turbo AT and 1.5 Diesel MT which offers plenty of features. I was almost convinced but the leg room is something I couldn't get over with. There were tons of features which I'd hardly use (except wireless Android & Apple carplay). But the overall quality was a downer. Ride quality is not as good as Kushaq's. I'm fine with wired Android auto and Apple carplay 😎👍. After driving a Skoda Kushaq I had no second thought to book one. Also you can completely make a base variant of Kushaq to look like a top end, isn't that insanely good of Skoda? I'm so skeptical when it comes to buying a car so I pay attention to detail and quality. Hope my opinion helps someone who's in a dilemma with KIA Sonet, Seltos, Creta and what not. Skoda Kushaq won't let you down. 😉👍

  • @ratulmodak5855
    @ratulmodak58553 жыл бұрын

    If I had to choose among hyundai(or KIA) or Skoda. I would pick the skoda. Handling and drivability is important to me than features. And it does look cooler.

  • @rockerxoxoxo
    @rockerxoxoxo3 жыл бұрын

    Wait is that instrument cluster from 90's ..feeling nostalgic.

  • @bharathmedala
    @bharathmedala3 жыл бұрын

    Looks good pricing is the key point since no diesel for offer..

  • @CAPRASANNAKUMARPKSIR
    @CAPRASANNAKUMARPKSIR3 жыл бұрын

    I love analog dials , infact that may be one of the reason why I would consider kushaq

  • @wheelsontarmac
    @wheelsontarmac3 жыл бұрын

    Never been this early to any video. Love the looks of the Kushaq. Wish Skoda improves there service network.

  • @ashwathbalagere4361
    @ashwathbalagere43612 жыл бұрын

    Tomorrow I am buying kushaq I am happy. my father told let's buy skoda rapid then I told don't need rapid let's buy kushaq only.

  • @apoorva16
    @apoorva163 жыл бұрын

    Only skodas and VW can pull of an orange color! Looks so great, loved the tiguan allspace in orange as well ❤️

  • @cve1kor
    @cve1kor3 жыл бұрын

    I like the bloopers which is put on the last of the video for couple of seconds and it shows how much dedicated the team is in making this videos

  • @omkardamle1460
    @omkardamle14603 жыл бұрын

    Poor crash test results of the Koreans will certainly benefit this car's appeal.

  • @dieselpreetsingh9544
    @dieselpreetsingh95443 жыл бұрын

    I like the analog instrument cluster. Analog dials are very easy and simple to reada and they feel very sporty and rugged as well.

  • @anirbanbhattacharyya4737
    @anirbanbhattacharyya47373 жыл бұрын

    Naah Analog Indicators has its own charm

  • @Rajat_Anshu
    @Rajat_Anshu3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome car. Probably will be replacing my Brezza

  • @MogPunisher

    @MogPunisher

    3 жыл бұрын

    The car is overall good but I'm a bit concerned about the ground clearance...is 155mm enough?

  • @chetanbhai100
    @chetanbhai1003 жыл бұрын

    I believe It is good decision to have analogue dials in the car. As dials will not look dated after 10 years or so, the screen technology is changing after every 6months I believe cars only after 3 years will have higher resolution, smooth and higher better graphics displays, which can make current cars with screens look dated.

  • @nashvillepsycho
    @nashvillepsycho3 жыл бұрын

    7.99 Lakh for Base and 14.99 Lakh for Top. That's it. It will completely destroy the competition.

  • @letscollectmemories
    @letscollectmemories3 жыл бұрын

    No one talks about the mileage of 1.0... petrol prices are touching INR100/ltr and that will be a crucial factor for common man planning to buy this. Also with 1.0 TSI being the preferred pick over 1.5 TSI with cylinder deactivation technology will be a factor favouring aam janta. Hope the pricing is competitive enough to keep overall ownership cost (Purchase price + Fuel + Maintenance + Insurance) a favorable factor.

  • @90zkid
    @90zkid2 жыл бұрын

    Actually analogue dials and a slick shifting manual are the things that enthusiastic drivers love. Skoda has a reputation of producing well engineered cars, I hope this lives upto the name.

  • @kartiksengupta3249
    @kartiksengupta32493 жыл бұрын

    Let's hope it's priced between 10-15 lakh and it will sell like hot cakes.

  • @johnvinod9838
    @johnvinod98383 жыл бұрын

    Why Autocar never speaks about the audio quality of the car..

  • @smoothinterceptor8452

    @smoothinterceptor8452

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because audio is something you have to experience on your own. The audio that you will listen depends on your TV or smartphone speakers. Also nowadays all good cars have extremely good audio systems. Nexon/Harrier have Harmon, Kia gives Bose, Renault has arkamys, Nissan Magnite has JBL.

  • @PritamDas_26

    @PritamDas_26

    3 жыл бұрын

    The only audio quality that matters for a car is the engine sound

  • @YashodhanGoenka
    @YashodhanGoenka3 жыл бұрын

    Finally a car which doesn't have a screen right in your face and is below the dashboard belt line. But driver electric seat adjustment is a big miss. The Skoda/VW 7 Speed DSG DQ200 really needs to go! Very snappy and jerky on low speeds and bad roads. Very good looking at the price point.

  • @pratyush89sharma
    @pratyush89sharma3 жыл бұрын

    Bloopers were an awesome touch !! 😂

  • @udayadaboina6105
    @udayadaboina61053 жыл бұрын

    Always a thumbs up for Renuka review 👍

  • @nskbeckham
    @nskbeckham3 жыл бұрын

    Test drove the 1.0 tsi manual.. what a lovely engine and gearbox combination.. just sexy ..

  • @dhruvilkumpavat6037
    @dhruvilkumpavat60373 жыл бұрын

    9 to 16 would be perfect ex. Showroom price if they want to be aggresive if just competitive It wont sell

  • @neerajram4507
    @neerajram45073 жыл бұрын

    Ground clearance 155mm only ? 🤔

  • @carencyclopedia6042
    @carencyclopedia60423 жыл бұрын

    15 lakh kushaq has ventilated seats and sunroof but 33 lakh octavia doesn't have them. #simply clever😁

  • @RohanKumar-rz4mg
    @RohanKumar-rz4mg3 жыл бұрын

    Apart from the car being really good, I just love the way autocar india editing department has improved over time.... i mean the videos are really really good and your editing experience just gets better and better. Kudos for making every video much more entertaining to watch!

  • @viqariqbal3887
    @viqariqbal38873 жыл бұрын

    Loved the review as always.. satisfying on info ..secondly appreciate the bloopers 👍

  • @shaishavgandhi
    @shaishavgandhi3 жыл бұрын

    Really like how the video was done vs your previous ones.

  • @deepuleena7999
    @deepuleena79993 жыл бұрын

    Kushaq beats sonet,kiger,venue,magnite,ecosport,nexon, etc., please pardon if I forgot any other car rival to this

  • @floraexoticsfloraexotics
    @floraexoticsfloraexotics3 жыл бұрын

    I somehow always prefer the dials on the cockpit a mixture of analog and digital . Brilliantly reviewed as always. Thank you

  • @karthikbtl1234
    @karthikbtl12343 жыл бұрын

    it is quality loaded rather than feature loaded shits available in market.........thank you vw group for bringing such quality cars to indian market.

  • @ashokgohain1814
    @ashokgohain18143 жыл бұрын

    Companies should start providing dashcams with cars, both front and back

  • @saahil0203
    @saahil02033 жыл бұрын

    That thunk sound would made up for those not so good plastic and other misses because competitors misses that thunk.

  • @The_adv_seeker
    @The_adv_seeker3 жыл бұрын

    Lacks a lot of features. Let's hope it undercuts Seltos/creta or else it will be hard to sell as Indians are more inclined towards features than safety.

  • @sthakur9444
    @sthakur94443 жыл бұрын

    1.0 TSi is a gem of an engine and is going to stay here for a while , if you are looking for driving dynamics , you can’t go wrong with the King 🤴

  • @SameepAgarwal
    @SameepAgarwal3 жыл бұрын

    Would like to know the 1.0 TSI performance with 5 passengers on a gradient. Just to know if it's good for hilly regions.

  • @nagakrishnamech4797
    @nagakrishnamech47973 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Autocar India Team for the wonderful video and review. Eagerly waiting for this review. Skoda, please price KUSHAQ competitively. Really love and appreciate SKODA Engines, build quality and would like to own one.

  • @pranavchoudhary2941
    @pranavchoudhary29413 жыл бұрын

    Madam you are the best auto editor of our country...I always wait for your video..

  • @prathyushprasad7518
    @prathyushprasad75183 жыл бұрын

    SKODA is going to be more powerful than VOLKSWAGEN......

  • @seael2008
    @seael20082 жыл бұрын

    Analog dials look cool in this digital age of screens all around. Thank you, Skoda.

  • @2001divyapaul
    @2001divyapaul3 жыл бұрын

    I am just in love with your review as much as you are in love with the car itself! 😍💛🧡

  • @abhinav6280
    @abhinav62803 жыл бұрын

    I don't why people are starting to prefer digital dials these days when analogue dials actually feel and look more premium compared to digital ones...

  • @anik1860
    @anik18603 жыл бұрын

    I don't think many would prefer this if it's price is similar to seltos considering the Kushaq has a slightly underwhelming interior than seltos

  • @sanjivvakharia3963
    @sanjivvakharia39633 жыл бұрын

    There are plenty of newer folks doing reviews every day. But your review is no nonsense Bang on review simply the best. Cheers keep rocking

  • @AK-ny5bz
    @AK-ny5bz3 жыл бұрын

    Supercharge and turbocharge can expand the power band of even a small displacement size engine.

  • @happisoul9616
    @happisoul96163 жыл бұрын

    I'm now having personal bias towards this car. It is definitely a real king. And this is the best Autocar review ever. Top quality 🙌

  • @abheetjain9819
    @abheetjain98193 жыл бұрын

    autocar india really bringing some great content...u guys really deserve appreciation 💥💥💥🙌👌👌

  • @anchal06
    @anchal063 жыл бұрын

    Great review....when can we see 1.0 torque converter auto review...that option seems very promising

  • @SuperAkashrana
    @SuperAkashrana3 жыл бұрын

    For the most part this has all the bells and whistles one needs and is sensibly built. Though the finish on seats look little low rent and that outdated instrument cluster could definitely have found a middle ground with bigger color MID. AT the end it all boils down to what Skoda prices it at, and between 9.5-15.5 lakhs we might have a winner at our hands

  • @guruprasadkm
    @guruprasadkm3 жыл бұрын

    I sometimes wonder every Mid size is praised so much. But all these features were available on the Nissan Kicks from 2019. Their current petrol engine in Kicks is the most powerful in its segment. Yet, the media outlets don't focus on it much because Nissan isn't as popular as Hyundai and other manufacturers in India and hence videos on Kicks won't get them views and money. Eitherways, Kushaq seems to be a good SUV. Great video Renuka mam as always.

  • @apoorvagarwal3993
    @apoorvagarwal39933 жыл бұрын

    Nice touch adding bloopers to the end and introducing a Hindi version. Cool strategy! All the best 👍

  • @vikramkanth8086
    @vikramkanth80863 жыл бұрын

    Kushaq is my next car. DSG combined with the best of suv and car

  • @rusticbloom4245
    @rusticbloom42453 жыл бұрын

    I guess most people prefer analog speed dial over the digital one, it looks better. But the one here on Kushaq looks like the one we used to see on cheap entry level, badly styled one's from early 2000's.

  • @zakiradi450
    @zakiradi450 Жыл бұрын

    Mam, one question. How much difference is okay between month we get from CIN number and CP8 date? I got allocated a car that has chasis number for April but CP8 date of October. Buying this in December so wondering why Chasis number is for April.

  • @hemanthkumar-zd6rj
    @hemanthkumar-zd6rj3 жыл бұрын

    It will look menacing and stunning in black with those sharp lines with muscular body

  • @kaustubhbaikar4032
    @kaustubhbaikar40323 жыл бұрын

    I have been enjoying the blooper which Autocar India has started putting at the end of all sections. It helps to know the humane side of the team :)

  • @varunarora668
    @varunarora6683 жыл бұрын

    How would you compare performance of Skoda,s 1.5 engine vs Honda city

  • @RaviShankar-ot8ie
    @RaviShankar-ot8ie3 жыл бұрын

    Mam, what about front seat height adjustment on lower versions??

  • @That_AuCh_Geek
    @That_AuCh_Geek3 жыл бұрын

    The background score was just apt and its dope😎

  • @vishalpatel-yr7ee
    @vishalpatel-yr7ee3 жыл бұрын

    Finally a Great Quality Drive and Tank Built in India🔥💯

  • @shvindersingh1991
    @shvindersingh19913 жыл бұрын

    When will the monti carlo virent of skoda kushaq come?????? I'm looking forward to .

  • @divit21
    @divit213 жыл бұрын

    Analog dials look better than the digital one's. Change my mind.

  • @kazisaabji
    @kazisaabji3 жыл бұрын

    Would love the option to choose engine, gearbox combo. Want to have 1.5 tsi with a torque converter.

  • @krishnamohandharmapuri1548
    @krishnamohandharmapuri15483 жыл бұрын

    how is the suspension - wrt Indian bumpy roads / speed breakers and wrt competition?

  • @victordivolvo4808
    @victordivolvo48083 жыл бұрын

    It must jump on Rivals with quality nd premium ness...As you mentioned the price point..with European badging 👍👍

  • @achintyaaatreya005
    @achintyaaatreya0053 жыл бұрын

    I hope VW Group will make the Taigun even more fun to drive while keeping this one mainstream. That will give VW the market share it always deserved.

  • @ajinkyapandit9136
    @ajinkyapandit91363 жыл бұрын

    From the beginning itself I was waiting for the 1.0L pricing. Creta petrol SX variant is the most vfm model I feel. If it undercuts it then bang it's a success already.

  • @LifeLaughsTV
    @LifeLaughsTV3 жыл бұрын

    Haha 😂😂 i love the behind the scenes more..great video and a bunch of efforts..loved this video soo much jst because of behind the scenes 😂😂👏👏

  • @sanketjain9320
    @sanketjain93203 жыл бұрын

    Great review, feels like just my kind of car. Would be great if you can review the Ambition 1.0 TSI Auto. It has paddles, 10" touchscreen so complete value for money. Curious to know if the automatic handles as good as the 1.0 Manual.

  • @anandsubramaniyam3374
    @anandsubramaniyam33743 жыл бұрын

    How about build quality? I do not see that in any impressions video.

  • @mohanperiyaswamy
    @mohanperiyaswamy3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to RENUKA and team. Future if you can share the price it will help

  • @versusM2
    @versusM23 жыл бұрын

    Golden intro 😂 Autocar is finding a cheeky rhythm for themselves with all the bts funny videos and note this intro

  • @aneventmanager
    @aneventmanager3 жыл бұрын

    What a background music! Awesome!

  • @hemalkandoriya4887
    @hemalkandoriya48873 жыл бұрын

    Indians ko ye sochna hey ki 🧐 Jyada over features chahiye ya fir Jarurat ke features aur best ride and handling and solid build quality

  • @deepakabram
    @deepakabram3 жыл бұрын

    looks amazing, especially the white one

  • @allusworld8362
    @allusworld83623 жыл бұрын

    Any difference in features list in 1.0 style and 1.5 style??

  • @anik.b6988
    @anik.b69883 жыл бұрын

    Loves Classic analog dials than the digital

  • @phaneendraraja187
    @phaneendraraja1873 жыл бұрын

    Sunroof is available for all the variants? Or only in the top variant?

  • @dnyaneshpatil3921
    @dnyaneshpatil39213 жыл бұрын

    Is the on/off cylinders feature present on 1 litre variant too?

  • @JIBREELINSIDE_OFFICIAL
    @JIBREELINSIDE_OFFICIAL3 жыл бұрын

    Renuka when you in front of the screen I will always try to watch autocar channel 👍🏻you are a good analyzer

  • @chaindrive98
    @chaindrive983 жыл бұрын

    What's the fuss about digital dials? The analog ones are lovely and functional.

  • @gauravsaikia9362
    @gauravsaikia93623 жыл бұрын

    Once Again awesome review by Renuka Maam and Autocar Team.Cheers❤️.

  • @harshitha.n2941
    @harshitha.n29413 жыл бұрын

    Performance >>>> gimmicky features

  • @jyothis_mathew
    @jyothis_mathew3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the bloopers 😀

  • @samirharris1
    @samirharris13 жыл бұрын

    Great Car ! Superb !! 😁👍 After credit shots were also hillerious .

  • @nitin5417
    @nitin54173 жыл бұрын

    This is gonna be king 😈

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