Skoda Kushaq price, AT, automatic, Onyx edition, features, performance, design -DellyRanks

The Skoda Kushaq Onyx now gets a 6-speed automatic transmission, priced at Rs 13.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India). This is the most affordable Kushaq automatic variant and is Rs 60,000 more expensive than the Kushaq Onyx MT which is priced at Rs 12.89 lakh (ex-showroom, India). With this introduction, the Onyx variants are now available with both automatic and manual gearboxes. 

1. Available only with the 1.0-litre TSI engine 
2. Hill hold assist, paddle shifters
3. Gets 6 airbags as standard

Skoda Kushaq Onyx AT powertrain 

We get to the biggest talking point on the midsize SUV, the gearbox. The 6-speed automatic unit does duties on the other variants of the SUV and is available only with the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder,  turbo-petrol engine that puts out 115hp and 178Nm. With this automatic gearbox, you also get paddle shifters and hill hold assist. The front-wheel-drive midsize returns a claimed fuel efficiency of 18.09kpl with this powertrain combination. 

Skoda Kushaq Onyx AT features and safety 

Since it’s the Onyx, it gets ‘Onyx’ badging on the B-pillars, scuff plates and floor mats. Apart from that, it comes with 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, LED headlamps with DRLs, black fabric seats, a 7-inch infotainment unit with a 6-speaker sound system, wired Android Auto and Apple Carplay and automatic climate control to name a few. 

Kushaq Onyx gets steel wheels with wheel covers.

On the safety front, the midsize SUV comes with ABS, ESC, EBD, TCS and 6-airbags. In 2022, the midsize SUV was crash-tested by GNCAP and secured a 5-star safety rating for both adult and child occupants. 

Skoda Kushaq rivals 

The Skoda Kushaq rivals other midsize SUVs like the Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate and Kia Seltos. 

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