Skoda Kushaq Production Begins In India Ahead Of Launch This Month

Skoda Auto India has commenced production of the Kushaq compact SUV in the country at Volkswagen's Chakan facility, near Pune. The new Skoda Kushaq is scheduled to launch towards the end of June this year and is the first model to be based on the new MQB-A0-IN platform. It promises to offer a host of creature comforts, a strong road presence, a spacious and feature-rich cabin with over 90 per cent of local components going in. The new Kushaq will be offered with the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI petrol engines with manual and automatic transmission options.

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Gurpratap Boparai - MD and Mojmir Hajek - Executive Director, Technical Head Production and Logistics - SAVWIPL at the rollout of the new Skoda Kushaq

Speaking on the occasion, Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, ŠKODA Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL), said, "The production rollout of the first car under the India 2.0 project marks a historic milestone for ŠKODA AUTO and the Volkswagen Group in India. It stands testament to a great collaboration between our teams across the globe and here in India. We have managed to achieve localisation levels up to 95 per cent, which truly puts the engineering and manufacturing expertise of India on the global map. With ŠKODA KUSHAQ, we will be present in one of the fastest growing segments of the automotive industry. We look forward to offering customers an SUV that stands out for its emotive design, unmatched performance, superior build quality, outstanding safety, and numerous Simply Clever solutions, enabling an exemplary value proposition."

Zac Hollis, Brand Director - Skoda Auto India, said "With the start of production of the all-new KUSHAQ, we are looking at a new chapter to mark the success story of Skoda Auto India. India's preference for SUVs has continued to grow steadily over the years. The Kushaq will offer an unparalleled driving experience and brings together all the attributes that matter to an SUV buyer. The team is gearing up for the launch later this month. We have already increased our network reach substantially and have instituted several best practices towards ensuring customer delight. With Kushaq, we are looking forward to welcoming more customers into the Skoda family."

Deliveries of the new Skoda Kushaq will commence from July 2021 onwards across India

The upcoming Skoda Kushaq will be competing against the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier, and the likes in the segment. The feature list will comprise a digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, LED lighting, dual-tone cabin, connected car technology, and more. Prices are expected to be competitive starting from Rs. 10 lakh, going all the way up to Rs. 17 lakh (ex-showroom).