Skoda Kushaq 1.5 DSG with 6 airbags and TPMS launch postponed: New timeline revealed

Skoda Auto announced that they will be launching the Kushaq’s 1.5 DSG variant with 6 airbags and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System last month. However, now, the updated variant of the mid-size SUV has been delayed. According to the Tweet by the Czech manufacturer, the updated variant will be launched in the first half of November and deliveries will start by the end of November.

Originally, the 1.5 DSG variant was equipped with only dual airbags and missed out on a tyre pressure monitoring system. Some customers complained about this and they wanted that the top-end variant should offer these features.

Zac Hollis, Skoda’s director of Sales, Service & Marketing confirmed last month that Skoda has listened to customer feedback and they will be updating the top-end style Style variant with 6 airbags and a tyre pressure monitoring system. The price of the new variant was set at Rs. 18 lakhs ex-showroom.

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The Style variant comes with a lot of equipment. It comes with an auto-dimming rearview mirror, split LED tail lamps, ventilated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, push-button to start/stop the engine, electric sunroof, anti-theft alarm and automatic headlamps. You also get 17-inch Atlas alloy wheels, follow-me-home headlamps, window chrome garnish, trunk chrome garnish, chrome highlights on the front bumper, body-coloured door handles with chrome accents, Skoda’s sound system with 6 high-performance speakers and subwoofer, perforated black and grey upholstery, front and rear armrest and chrome dashboard line.

Variants

Kushaq is offered only in three variants. There is Active, Ambition and Style. The automatic gearbox is only offered with Ambition and Style variant whereas the more powerful 1.5 TSI engine is reserved only for the top-end Style variant.

The prices of the Kushaq might seem a bit on the higher side but there is a reason for it. Skoda is not offering a naked model of the Kushaq. Even the base Active variant comes pretty well equipped and will be enough for some people. All the rivals offer a base model that misses out on almost every feature because of which they can price the it at a much lower price.

Specs

Skoda offers Kushaq with two petrol engine options. There is a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder TSI and a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI engine, Skoda will not be offering any diesel engine with the Kushaq. The 1.0-litre engine will be opted by most people. It produces 115 PS of max power and 178 Nm of peak torque. It is offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.

Then there is the 1.5 TSI, which puts out 150 PS of max power and a peak torque output of 250 Nm. It comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox. This engine will be preferred by enthusiasts who like the have fun in the corners and drive the vehicle themselves. The 1.5 TSI also comes with Active Cylinder Technology. So, when the vehicle is coasting, the ECU can turn off two cylinders of the engine to save some fuel.

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