BY Cristian Gnaticov | Posted on
Skoda’s lineup in India currently counts the Rapid, Octavia, Superb, Karoq and Kodiaq, and starting later this year, it will grow to include the Kushaq as well.
The subcompact crossover is based on the MQB-A0-IN platform and features the brand’s new design language, with the easily-recognizable grille that’s flanked by slim headlights, a slightly arched roofline behind the B pillars and a tailgate design that brings it in line with other Skoda SUVs.
“The launch of our new Skoda Kushaq marks the beginning of a new era for Skoda Auto on the Indian subcontinent. It’s the region where we oversee all Volkswagen Group activities within the scope of the India 2.0 project”, said Skoda CEO Thomas Schafer.
Skoda has officially announced that it will expand its SUV lineup with yet another model: the Kushaq.
Previewed by the 2020 Vision In Concept, its name is derived from the Sanskrit word of ‘kushak’, which means ‘king’ or ‘emperor’.
The Kushaq is aimed strictly at the Indian market and will sport a profile similar to both the show car presented last year and the Kamiq subcompact SUV, albeit with a less sloping roofline and thicker C pillars compared to the latter.
Based on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A0-IN platform, which was adapted for the Indian market, the Kushaq will celebrate its premiere in March this year before going on sale locally likely in the summer. The same architecture will be used on a new sedan, which is probably due in 2021 as well, and will be employed in two Volkswagen vehicles too.