Skoda Kushaq To Get More Affordable 1.5L Turbo Petrol Engine Soon

Skoda Kylaq has just been launched at a starting price of Rs. 7.89 lakhs going all the way up to 14.40 lakhs with a more fierce rivalry in sight within the sub-4-meter SUV segment. However, with the price and positioning with a lot of shared componentry, there is still not much distinction between the Skoda Kuahq and the Kylaq, leaving obviously the size. Addressing this same issue, Skoda is gearing up to offer a big differentiator to the Kushaq with a new, more affordable 1.5L turbo petrol mill soon. Before we get into the details, make sure you are a part of our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads to never miss out on any automotive updates.

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Skoda Kushaq To Get A New 1.5L Turbo Petrol Engine

Skoda recently announced the pricing for the Kylaq compact SUV, which ranges yesterday along with the complete variant list. Sharing the platform and engine with the Skoda Kushaq, the Kylaq's pricing overlaps with its larger sibling. To differentiate the two models, Skoda plans to introduce more affordable trims for the Kushaq, possibly with the 1.5-liter TSI engine. Skoda plans to reposition the Kushaq to focus on the 1.5-liter TSI variants, while the 1.0-liter turbo petrol variants will be more focused on the Kylaq.

This strategy aims to differentiate the Kushaq from the newly launched Kylaq and address the overlap that is currently in sight. Skoda is also exploring options to enhance Kushaq's value proposition through feature upgrades and potential warranty enhancements. Another thing is that with the introduction of a more affordable 1.5L turbo petrol option, its appeal would increase and the reliance on the 1.0L turbo could ease out which currently accounts for almost 85% of Kushaq's sales.

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Powertrain Details

The Skoda Kushaq is powered by a 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine producing 115 PS and 178 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Alternatively, it offers a more powerful 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine generating 150 PS and 250 Nm of torque, exclusively mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Although the 1.5L mill earlier offered a manual transmission, it was shelved a while ago.

While it goes head-to-head against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, and Honda Elevate, it is currently priced at Rs. 10.89 lakhs ex-showroom starting price.

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