Skoda Kushaq Facelift 2026 Price Expectations

Skoda Auto India has officially unveiled the Skoda Kushaq facelift, but the brand is yet to announce its prices. The 2026 Kushaq facelift comes with a heavily revised exterior design, a more premium cabin, added safety tech, and a new 8-speed automatic gearbox option.

Pre-bookings for the New Kushaq are already open across Skoda dealerships and online platforms with a token amount of around Rs 15,000. The official price announcement is expected in March 2026, with deliveries likely to begin by the end of the same month.

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New Skoda Kushaq Facelift - Expected Price in India

The Skoda Kushaq facelift price is expected to fall between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom). This indicates a price increase of roughly Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 over the outgoing model, mainly due to refreshed styling, added features, and a new automatic gearbox option.

At present, the current Kushaq is priced between Rs 10.66 lakh and Rs 18.49 lakh (ex-showroom), which gives a clear idea of where the facelifted model could be positioned.

Expected Variant-Wise Pricing

Based on market estimates, the Skoda Kushaq facelift 2026 price could start at around Rs 11.40 lakh for the Classic 1.0L TSI manual variant. The Signature 1.0L TSI manual is expected to cost about Rs 12.55 lakh, while its automatic version could be priced near Rs 13.85 lakh.

Higher variants powered by the 1.5L TSI engine are expected to sit at the premium end. The Sportline 1.5L TSI automatic could be priced at around Rs 17.40 lakh, while the top-spec Prestige variant may reach close to Rs 18.45 lakh (ex-showroom).

How the 2026 Kushaq Facelift Compares With Rivals

In terms of pricing, the 2026 Kushaq facelift is expected to start at around Rs 11.00 lakh, placing it slightly above some key rivals at the entry level. The Hyundai Creta currently starts at Rs 10.73 lakh, while the Maruti Grand Vitara begins at Rs 10.77 lakh, making both more affordable at the base. The Kia Seltos, priced from Rs 10.99 lakh, sits very close to the Kushaq’s expected starting price.

At the top end, the Skoda Kushaq facelift is expected to go up to around Rs 19.00 lakh, keeping it more affordable than the Volkswagen Taigun, which currently stretches to Rs 21.10 lakh. The Kushaq’s pricing is also likely to remain competitive against models like the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Grand Vitara, both of which are priced up to nearly Rs 19.75 lakh (ex-showroom).

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