The special edition of the SUV gets cosmetic and features updates; remains mechanically unchanged.
Skoda has launched the Anniversary Edition of the Kushaq which starts from Rs 15.59 lakh for the Style 1.0 trim, going up to Rs 19.09 lakh for the Style 1.5 trim (ex-showroom, India). Launched in June 2021, the Kushaq has had a successful run in India and recently became the first midsize SUV alongside the Taigun to score a full 5-star safety rating under the new GNCAP testing protocol.
- To get cosmetic updates inside and out
- Gets the 10-inch touchscreen system
- Offered with both 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI engines
Here’s a price table comparing the prices of the new Kushaq Anniversary Edition with the equivalent standard Kushaq.
| Skoda Kushaq Anniversary Edition prices (ex-showroom, India) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant | Kushaq Anniversary Edition | Kushaq | Difference |
| Style 1.0 TSI MT | Rs 15.59 lakh | Rs 15.29 lakh | Rs 30,000 |
| Style 1.0 TSI AT | Rs 17.29 lakh | Rs 16.99 lakh | Rs 30,000 |
| Style 1.5 TSI MT | Rs 17.49 lakh | Rs 17.19 lakh | Rs 30,000 |
| Style 1.5 TSI DCT | Rs 19.09 lakh | Rs 18.79 lakh | Rs 30,000 |
Skoda Kushaq Anniversary Edition: styling updates
As part of the celebrations, the Kushaq Anniversary Edition is available in all exterior colours that are offered on the standard model. Similar to the recently launched Volkswagen Taigun First Anniversary Edition, the special edition Kushaq also gets a ‘Anniversary Edition’ badge on the C-pillar and the steering wheel, new door-edge protectors, new contrast stitching, and a chrome applique across the base of the doors. Apart from these changes, the Kushaq Anniversary Edition retains the faux diffuser element on the front bumper, a sunroof, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Skoda Kushaq Anniversary Edition: powertrain and features
The Kushaq Anniversary Edition is based on the top-spec Style 1.0 and 1.5 trims. Therefore, it is powered by the 115hp, 175Nm, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that will be mated to a 6-speed manual or torque converter automatic with paddle shifters and the 150, 250Nm, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that’s mated to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox.
In terms of features, Skoda has also reintroduced the 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the Kushaq Anniversary Edition that was previously replaced with an 8-inch unit in June 2022 due to global chip shortage. Other highlighting features of the special edition Kushaq include, traction control, 6 airbags, ESC, rain sensing wipers, automatic climate control, and cruise control.
Skoda Kushaq: rivals
The Skoda Kushaq takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, and the recently launched Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara midsize SUVs in our market.
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