Skoda Kushaq facelift breaks cover: 5 things to know before booking

Skoda India has recently launched the new and updated Skoda Kushaq facelift SUV in the Indian market. Pre-booking of the SUV has already started. Interested customers can book the new Kushaq online or by visiting the nearest dealership. Prices are expected to be announced in February – and deliveries are scheduled to begin in March 2026. This is the first facelift for the Kushaq since its launch in 2021 and includes cosmetic changes to the exterior, a revised 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 New Look: Design The overall silhouette of the SUV remains the same, however, it now gets a completely redesigned front and rear. At the front, it now gets a redesigned grille with chrome accents, slimmer headlamps and a new LED DRL signature that extends across the grille. The lower section gets a refreshed skid plate, while the bumper adopts a honeycomb-style design. Changes on the sides are subtle, limited to newly designed 17-inch alloy wheels and thick black wrap that enhances the road presence of the SUV.

At the rear, it gets new connecting LED taillights and a redesigned tailgate with bright ‘SKODA’ lettering. Other highlights include 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 will continue to be offered with two engine options – a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo petrol with 115 hp and 175 Nm torque. The second engine is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel with 150 hp and 250 Nm. Gearbox options for the 1.5 include only a 7-speed DSG. The smaller 1.0-litre gets a new 8-speed torque converter auto with a 6-speed manual that 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 will continue to have capacitive climate control panel, two spoke steering wheel and control panel. In terms of features, 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, a segment-first Rear massager and more are available.

Skoda Kushaq facelift: Variants, color 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, while 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 color options – Shimla Green (new), Cherry Red (new), Steel Grey, (new), Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Lava Blue and Deep Black. Note that there is no dual tone color option offered. Skoda Kushaq Facelift: Safety, Warranty Skoda India is offering a standard warranty of four years or 1,00,000 km, with interested customers having the option to extend the coverage to six years. Buyers also get four years of roadside assistance with complimentary labor for the first four services, which is valid for two years or up to 30,000 km. Additionally, the Kushaq comes with six years of rust warranty and three years of warranty on paint finish.