Kamal Ghorui
Skoda India has just launched the new and updated Skoda Kushaq facelift SUV in the Indian market. The Pre-bookings for the SUV have already begun. Interested customers can book the new Kushaq online or by visiting the nearest dealership. The prices are expected to be announced in February – and the deliveries are scheduled to begin from March 2026. This marks the first facelift for the Kushaq since its debut in 2021 and features cosmetic changes on the outside, a tweaked interior with additional features, and more. In this article, let’s take a look at the top five things you need to know.
Skoda Kushaq facelift: Design The overall silhouette of the SUV remains the same, however, it now gets a completely reworked front and rear end. Up front, it now features a redesigned grille with chrome accents, slimmer headlamps, and a new LED DRL signature that extends across the grille. The lower section gets a fresh skid plate, while the bumper adopts a honeycomb-style design. Changes along the sides are subtle, limited to newly designed 17-inch alloy wheels and thicker black cladding that enhances the SUV’s road presence.
At rear, it gets re-designed tailgate with new connecting LED taillights and a glowing ‘SKODA’ lettering. Other highlights include a shark fin antenna, silver skid plate, rear wiper with washer, roof rails, integrated spoiler and more.Skoda Kushaq facelift: PowertrainMechanically, there are no changes; it continues to get two engine options – a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo petrol with 115 hp and 175 nm torque. Another engine is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel with 150 hp and 250 nm. Gearbox options include only a 7-speed DSG for the 1.5. The smaller 1.0-litre gets a 6-speed manual along with a new 8-speed torque converter auto which replaces the 6-speed torque converter auto.
Skoda Kushaq facelift: Interior and features Moving inside, the overall layout is still the same with minor changes. It continues to get a capacitive climate control panel, two spoke steering wheel and control panels. Features-wise, it gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Car Play/Android Auto, a 10.25-inch fully digital cluster, a six-speaker Skoda sound system with subwoofer and amplifier, automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, leatherette seats, electrically adjustable front seats with ventilation, Ai companion powered by Google, segment-first rear massager and more.
Skoda Kushaq facelift: Variants, colour options The new Kushaq is offered in five variants: Classic Plus, Signature, Sportline, Prestige, and Monte Carlo. The 1.0-litre engine is offered in all five variants, whereas the 1.5-litre engine is offered only with the top spec Prestige and Monte Carlo variants. The SUV will be offered with eight monotone colour options – Shimla Green (new), Cherry red (new), Steel Grey, (new), Candy white, Carbon steel, Brilliant silver, Lava blue and Deep black. Do note that there are no dual tone colour options offered. Skoda Kushaq facelift: Safety, warranty Skoda India is offering a standard warranty of four years or 1,00,000km, interested customers will have the option to extend coverage up to six years. Buyers also receive four years of roadside assistance, along with complimentary labour for the first four services, valid for up to two years or 30,000km. In addition, the Kushaq comes with a six-year corrosion warranty and a three-year warranty on the paint finish.
