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Skoda Kushaq Anniversary Edition SUV: price, engine, cosmetic updates, features details



The special edition of the Kushaq SUV gets cosmetic and features updates; remains mechanically unchanged.


Skoda has priced the Anniversary Edition of the Kushaq 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), according to our dealer sources. Launched in June 2021, the Kushaq SUV 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

We’ve compared variant prices of the new Kushaq Anniversary Edition with the standard SUV.

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

The Kushaq Anniversary Edition gets the same exterior colour options as the standard model. However, similar to the recently launched Volkswagen Taigun First Anniversary Edition, the special edition Kushaq gets an ‘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. It is powered by the 115hp, 175Nm, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, mated to a 6-speed manual or torque converter automatic with paddle shifters, and the 150hp, 250Nm, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, 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 8.0-inch unit in June 2022 due to global chip shortage.

Standard features on the Kushaq’s Style trim include traction control, six 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.

Also see:

India is Skoda’s third largest market following record sales

VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq crash test video





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