Skoda Kushaq Classic, Signature, Onyx, Prestige, Monte Carlo Variants Explained: Which One Should You Buy?

Skoda has given its Kushaq mid-size SUV a host of variant-wise revisions as part of MY2024 updates. You can now bring home the more affordable Kushaq at an ex-showroom price of Rs 10.89 lakh, down from an earlier Rs 11.99 lakh. This comes along with a revised variant line-up of the SUV. Doing away with the previous nomenclature, Skoda now has the following variants on offer: Classic (Rs 10.89 lakh), Signature (Rs 14.19 lakh), and Prestige (Rs 16.09 lakh), corresponding to Active, Ambition, and Style variants. However, the Monte Carlo (Rs 15.60 lakh) and Onyx (Rs 12.89 lakh) variants continue to be available with the SUV. All mentioned figures are starting prices, ex-showroom.  

The Skoda Kushaq gets two engine options: a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol mated to either a 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT, and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine coupled with either a 6-speed MT or 7-speed DSG. The 1.0-litre petrol unit churns out 114bhp and 178Nm of torque, while the more potent 1.5-litre engine makes 148bhp and 250Nm of torque. 

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The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol MT is available with the Classic and Onyx variants, while the latter can additionally be had with an automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the other three – Signature, Prestige, and Monte Carlo – come with both engine options. With a 19.76km/l mileage, the 1.0 turbo-petrol MT engine is the most efficient option, while the 1.0 turbo-petrol AT, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol MT, and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT returns 18.09km/l, 18.6km/l, and 18.86km/l, respectively. 

Skoda Kushaq: Features

Here's a look at what features each variant offers:

Skoda Kushaq Classic 

-  Halogen headlamps with DRLs
-  LED tail-lamps
-  Manual follow-me-home function
-  Manually adjustable ORVMs
-  Power windows
-  16-inch steel wheels with Lhotse covers
-  Manual AC with rear AC vents
-  Front centre armrest
-  Height-adjustable driver seat
-  Fabric seat covers and door upholstery
-  Tilt and telescopic steering adjust
-  7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
-  Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
-  3.5-inch MID
-  6 speakers
-  Dead pedal 
-  Remote key
-  Rear parking sensors
-  Three-point seat belts 
-  Tyre pressure monitor
-  Auto start-stop function
-  ABS with ESC and EBD
-  6 airbags
-  Traction control
-  ISOFIX anchors

Skoda Kushaq Onyx  (In addition to What Classic Gets)

-  LED headlights
-  Front fog lamps with cornering function
-  Rear wiper and defogger
-  16-inch steel wheels with Tecton covers
-  Onyx badge on B-pillar
-  Leather-wrapped steering wheel
-  Paddle shifters (AT only)
-  Automatic climate control 
-  Hill-hold assist

Skoda Kushaq Signature  (In addition to What Onyx Gets)

-  Shark fin antenna
-  16-inch Grus alloy wheels
-  Rear camera
-  Rear parcel tray
-  Ambient lighting
-  Rear centre armrest
-  Dual-tone fabric seat covers
-  10-inch infotainment touchscreen
-  Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
-  60:40 split folding rear seats
-  USB-C ports front and rear
-  Cooled glove box
-  Cruise control

Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo  (In addition to What Signature Gets)

-  Glossy black grille and ORVMs
-  Monte Carlo fender garnish
-  Body-coloured door handles with dark chrome accents
-  Auto headlamps  with auto follow-me-home function
-  Split LED tail-lamps
-  Dual-tone tailgate spoiler
-  Red brake callipers (1.5 TSI only)
-  Auto wipers
-  Auto-dimming IRVM
-  Rear fog lamps
-  17-inch dual-tone Vega alloy wheels
-  Keyless entry and go
-  Ventillated leatherette seats
-  Footwell illumination
-  Powered sunroof
-  Powered 6-way adjustable front seats
-  8.0-inch digital instrument cluster
-  10-inch touchscreen Infotainment system
-  In-car connectivity suite
-  Subwoofer
-  Wireless charging

Skoda Kushaq Prestige 

The Skoda Kushaq Prestige shares nearly everything with the Monte Carlo, except for the Monte Carlo-specific exterior and interior bits. Even so, it is Rs 49,000 more expensive than the Monte Carlo. 

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In terms of market competition, the Skoda Kushaq rivals the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (Rs 10.99 lakh), Volkswagen Taigun (Rs 11.70 lakh), Honda Elevate (Rs 11.91 lakh), and the Kia Seltos (Rs 10.89 lakh). They are starting prices, ex-showroom.