The 1.5 TSI Ambition variants of the Kushaq and Slavia cost Rs 1.8 lakh and 1.95 lakh more than the equivalent 1.0 TSI Ambition.
Skoda has introduced the more powerful 1.5-liter TSI petrol engine in Kushaq, Slavia Ambition variants. This engine was earlier available only on the the top-spec Skoda Kushaq Style and Skoda Slavia Style. Prices for the Kushaq Ambition 1.5 start from Rs 14.99 lakh while the Slavia Ambition 1.5 is priced from Rs 14.94 lakh (ex-showroom). The 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine comes with cylinder deactivation, where two cylinders are completely shut down in the interest of fuel efficiency.
- Kushaq, Slavia Ambition get 1.5 petrol
- Two gearbox options available
- Ambition variants now also get dual tone option
Skoda Kushaq, Ambition 1.5 petrol: how does it compare with 1.0 Ambition?
The 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine delivers 150hp and 250Nm of torque which is 34hp and 72Nm more than the 1.0-liter iteration. Customers can choose from either a six-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox to go with this engine option.
The Kushaq Ambition 1.5 MT is priced from Rs 14.99 lakh which is Rs 1.8 lakh more than the Kushaq Ambition 1.0-liter MT (Rs 13.19 lakh), the automatic-gearbox equipped variant costs Rs 16.79 lakh which is Rs 1.8 lakh more than the Kushaq Ambition 1.0 AT (Rs 14.99 lakh). Skoda has also introduced the Kushaq 1.5 TSI Ambition dual tone which is priced at Rs 16.84 lakh.
The Slavia 1.5 TSI Ambition is priced from Rs 14.94 lakh which is Rs 1.95 lakh more than the Slavia Ambition 1.0 MT (Rs 12.99 lakh), the automatic variant costs Rs 16.24 lakh which is Rs 1.95 lakh more than the equivalent 1.0 variant (Rs 14.29 lakh). The Slavia 1.5 TSI Ambition dual tone costs Rs 16.29 lakh.
| Skoda Kushaq, Taigun 1.5 TSI Ambition prices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambition 1.5 TSI | Ambition 1.0 TSI | Difference | |
| Kushaq MT | Rs 14.99 lakh | Rs 13.19 lakh | Rs 1.8 lakh |
| Kushaq AT | Rs 16.79 lakh | Rs 14.99 lakh | Rs 1.8 lakh |
| Slavia MT | Rs 14.94 lakh | Rs 12.99 lakh | Rs 1.95 lakh |
| Slavia AT | Rs 16.24 lakh | Rs 14.29 lakh | Rs 1.95 lakh |
The 1.5 TSI and 1.0 TSI turbo petrol engines are also shared with other VW Group products in India like the VW Taigun SUV and the Virtus sedan. Adding the more powerful 1.5-liter engine to mid-variants helps Skoda add more appeal and attract buyers looking for a more powerful engine but not wanting to go for a full-blown top variant.
Additionally, Skoda has also introduced the Kushaq Onyx edition in India recently, click here for more on that.
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