Skoda Kushaq facelift spotted testing again, rear seat massage function confirmed

The upcoming Skoda Kushaq facelift was recently spotted on a road test yet again. The spy shots give a glimpse of the SUV’s interior, confirming the massage function for the rear seats. The facelifted model will go on sale in India next month. It will get several cosmetic and feature upgrades. However, it will remain the same under the hood.

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Skoda Kushaq facelift: What to expect?

The front and rear sections of the Skoda Kushaq test mules spotted so far have been draped in heavy camouflage. The facelifted model is expected to feature redesigned LED headlamps and DRLs along with a bolder, more premium grille. The front and rear bumpers will get some tweaks, too. The LED tail lamps will mimic the design of the DRLs. They will be connected by a sleek light bar. The profile of the SUV will remain unchanged, but its all-black alloy wheels will sport a new look.

Inside, the Kushaq facelift will get a new layout for the dashboard. It will feature a larger touchscreen infotainment system. The current model comes with a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8-inch digital instrument cluster. Newer spy shots confirm the presence of the massage function for the rear seats by revealing its control panel. The Kushaq will be the first car in its segment to offer this feature.

Previous spy shots have confirmed a panoramic sunroof on the SUV. This feature will be limited to the top-spec variants. The entry and mid level variants will be equipped with a single-pane sunroof. There will be a Level 2 ADAS package on board as well. On the safety front, the SUV will rock features like Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Differential Locking System (EDS), 6 airbags (standard), and a 360-degree camera.

The Kushaq facelift will remain mechanically unchanged. It will retain the 2 engine options from the current model. The 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine produces a maximum power of 115hp and 175Nm peak torque. It can be mated to a 6-speed manual or torque converter gearbox. Skoda may add an 8-speed torque converter gearbox down the line. The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine produces a maximum power output of 150hp and 250Nm peak torque. It can be mated to a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.

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Final Thoughts

Prices for the current Kushaq lineup start at Rs 10.61 lakh and go up to Rs 18.43 lakh. The facelifted model will demand a small premium. We expect its prices to start at Rs 10.90 lakh. Upon launch, it will rival the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, and Volkswagen Taigun.