2026 Skoda Kushaq Price Release in March; Production Begins at Pune Plant

We informed you earlier that the Skoda Kushaq facelift will go on sale in our market in March 2026. The company has now started production of the new Kushaq at its Chakan manufacturing facility in Pune. Interested customers can book the SUV online or at authorised Skoda dealerships by paying a token amount of Rs 15,000. Deliveries are being promised to commence from March 2026. 

2026 Skoda Kushaq Variants and key features

The new Kushaq facelift is available in 5 trim levels - Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo. The base variant is equipped with 25+ active and passive safety features with 6 airbags as standard. It is packed with a single pane-sunroof, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting system, sequential rear turn indicators, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, automatic AC, rain sensing wiper, and rear wiper and defogger.

The top-spec model is packed with 40+ Active & Passive safety features. It gets a panoramic sunroof, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a rear-seat massager function. 

Skoda is offering Supercare Package with the new Kushaq, and it includes 4 years standard warranty, 4 years RSA (Roadside Assistance), and 4 free services. 

Engine Specifications

The 2026 Skoda Kushaq facelift is available with two turbo petrol engines - 1.0L and 1.5L. While the former is good for 114hp and 178Nm, the 1.5L unit produces 150hp and 250Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, a 7-speed DSG and a new 8-speed torque converter automatic. 

Official Quote

Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, said, “The new Kushaq is an evolution and continues to be a key pillar in our mission to bring European engineering excellence within reach of Indian families. This SUV embodies our DNA with its robust design, advanced features and uncompromising safety. Listening closely to our customers, we have added several premium features such as a Panoramic Sunroof, rear-seat massage function and a new 8‑speed automatic transmission option, making it an even more compelling offering. With the start of production, we reaffirm our long-term commitment to India and to positioning it as a strategic manufacturing hub. We are confident that the new Kushaq will continue to delight customers and increase its fanbase in India.”

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