2021 Skoda Kushaq unveiled at Rs 10.49 lakh, to compete with Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta

Skoda Kushaq will take on the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, MG Hector and Volkswagen Taigun.

Skoda Kushaq, the mid-sized SUV was unveiled in India on June 28. This car is going to take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Kushaq sounds very unique and this name has been derived from a Sanskrit word 'Kushak' which is often referred to as an emperor or ruler.  In terms of specifications, Kushaq comes with a 1.0-litre TSI engine with both a 6-speed manual and an automatic transmission.  The 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor brings out 115 PS of power and 178 Nm torque output and it will have the same 6-speed manual gearbox and a 7-speed DST automatic transmission as well.