KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Kushaq test mule's grille appears similar to the Kylaq.
- The tail lamps appear to be slimmer and the rear could also feature modern elements.
- The interiors are likely to remain identical, but smaller tweaks could also take place.
- Some feature additions are likely to be level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera and more.
The Skoda Kushaq was the first of the India 2.0 products launched by the car maker back in 2021, and since then, the Kushaq has caried on largely unchanged, save for a few variant re-jigs and special edition models. However, the mid-size SUV is now due for a facelift, and yet another test mule has been spotted, but with far more clearer detials than before.
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Skoda Kushaq Facelift Spotted Testing Again; Details
We can now finally comment on a few clear details of the Kushaq facelift. The test car appears to have a new grille, which looks similar to what we have seen on the Kylaq. The hood and the front bumper also appear to be redesigned, with the latter featuring a new air vent. The front is otherwise very heavily disguised, and it is difficult to comment on further changes. However, it seems like the current car's headlight setup is likely to be retained, and it may not get the split headlamp treatment from the Kylaq.
The side profile of the Kushaq facelift appears to be identical, but we can expect some new alloy rims to be on offer. The tail lamps appear to be slimmer than what we have seen on the current car, and we can also expect a full-length light strip on the tailgate. The rear bumpers are also likely going to be redesigned.
Things are not going to be too different on the inside, and we can expect the cabin to retain bits such as the two-spoke steering wheel, the 10.25-inch infotainment touch screen and the touch-based controls on the centre console. However, the features list is likely to get longer with the addition of a Level 2 ADAS suite, and there could also be other things such as a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable front seats, and more.
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The Kushaq facelift is also going to retain its current powertrains; the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol with 113bhp and 178Nm of torque, paired to a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque-converter. The other is the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol turbo-petrol, churning out 148bhp and 250Nm of torque, paired to a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG.
With the current Kushaq range beginning from Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom), we can expect the facelift to command a slightly higher price tag.
Verdict
The Kushaq has been around for quite a while, and this facelift should help inject some much-needed life back into the mid-size SUV. Even though the mechanicals are expected to stay the same, the addition of new features will make its case stronger among mid-size SUV buyers.
