The new Skoda Kushaq facelift is all set to go on sale in India on March 21, 2026 with the official price announcement. Pre-bookings are already underway nationwide. The updated SUV comes with improved styling, a more feature-packed interior and a new powertrain option.
In the midsize SUV segment, the 2026 Skoda Kushaq will continue to take on the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Victoris, Kia Selots, Tata Sierra, Volkswagen Taigun, Toyota Hyryder and Honda Elevate.
New Skoda Kushaq Warranty
The carmaker is offering a standard 4 year/1,00,000km warranty with the new Kushaq, which is extendable to 6 years. It also includes 4 years of RSA (roadside assistance) and four free labour services for up to 2 years/30,000km.
New Skoda Kushaq 2026 – Engine & Gearbox Options
The SUV lineup now offers a 115bhp, 1.0L turbo petrol engine with a new 8-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox, replacing the older 6-speed automatic unit. The same engine is also available with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The 150bhp, 1.5L turbo petrol engine continues to be offered with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Mechanically, the new Kushaq also receives rear disc brakes with the 1.5L TSI petrol-powered variants.
2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift – Interior & Features
The Prestige trim offers a dual-tone black and beige interior theme, while the Monte Carlo variant comes with Crimson colour scheme.
The updated 10.1-inch infotainment system, a new 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a panoramic sunroof and dual-colour ambient lighting enhance its premium experience. The SUV also offers a first-in-segment massage function for the rear seats along with a 6-speaker sound system, leatherette seats, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, a wireless charging pad, and more.
New Skoda Kushaq 2026 – Design & Colours
Compared to its predecessor, the new Kushaq offers 106-litre more boot space, now measuring 491-litre. Featuring Skdoa’s Modern Solid design language, the SUV now looks fresher than before.
Key design highlights include a newly-designed front grille, revised bumper, new alloy wheels ranging between 16-17-inches, illuminated ‘SKODA’ lettering at the back, an LED light bar and sequential turn indicators. The SUV lineup also gets three new exterior colour schemes – Shimla Green, Cherry Red and Steel Grey.