Skoda Auto India has revised the prices of its compact SUV, the Kushaq, marking an increase of up to ₹20,000 across select variants. Following this price update—the first since the SUV’s facelift earlier this year—the Skoda Kushaq is now priced between ₹10.69 lakh and ₹19.19 lakh (ex-showroom).
The price hike is part of Skoda’s overall October price revision across its lineup, which was capped at a maximum of 1.2% or ₹20,000, depending on the model and variant. No cosmetic or mechanical updates have been made to the vehicle alongside this price change.
Key Variant-Wise Price Changes
The extent of the price increase varies depending on the chosen trim and powertrain:
1.0-Litre TSI Variants
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Manual Transmission (MT):
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Classic Plus (Base): Unchanged at ₹10.69 lakh.
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Signature: Increased by ₹10,000.
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Sportline & Prestige: Increased by ₹15,000, now priced at ₹14.89 lakh and ₹16.94 lakh, respectively.
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Automatic Transmission (AT):
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Signature AT: Increased by ₹10,000.
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Sportline AT: Now priced at ₹15.89 lakh (+₹15,000).
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Prestige AT & Monte Carlo AT: Increased by ₹20,000, taking their prices to ₹17.79 lakh and ₹18.09 lakh, respectively.
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1.5-Litre TSI Variants
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Prestige DSG & Monte Carlo DSG: Both receive the maximum ₹20,000 hike, bringing their updated prices to ₹18.99 lakh and ₹19.19 lakh, respectively.
New Variant Addition: Sportline 1.5 TSI DSG
To offer a more accessible entry point for buyers desiring the performance-oriented powertrain, Skoda has introduced a new Sportline trim paired with the 1.5-litre TSI engine and DSG automatic gearbox.
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Price: ₹16.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Highlights: It is now the most affordable variant in the Kushaq lineup featuring the 1.5-litre DSG combination, allowing customers to get the larger engine without having to stretch their budget to the top-tier Prestige or Monte Carlo trims.
Summary
The Skoda Kushaq continues to offer its two petrol engine choices—a 1.0-litre TSI and a 1.5-litre TSI—with manual and automatic transmission options. With its revised pricing, the Kushaq continues to compete in the compact SUV segment against key rivals such as the Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.
