Waiting to buy the Skoda Kushaq facelift? Prices to be announced on March 21
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Skoda Auto India will announce prices for the Skoda Kushaq facelift on March 21, 2026, with bookings open and deliveries of the updated mid-size SUV set to begin soon.
Skoda Auto India will announce prices of the Skoda Kushaq facelift on March 21, 2026. The mid-size SUV, which first went on sale in India in 2021, received its first mid-cycle update earlier this year, with bookings already underway for a token amount of Rs 15,000. Customer deliveries are scheduled to commence by the end of March.
The refreshed Kushaq will be offered in five trims: Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo and continues to compete in one of the country’s most crowded SUV segments against rivals such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate and Tata Sierra. With the facelift, Skoda aims to enhance the Kushaq’s appeal through added features, improved comfort and a broader range of automatic transmission options.
The most noticeable updates are at the front, where the Kushaq adopts Skoda’s newer "Modern Solid" design language. It now features sleeker LED headlamps with eyebrow-style DRLs, a redesigned grille with chrome detailing and an illuminated light band inspired by the latest Skoda Kodiaq. A revised bumper with LED fog lamps, front parking sensors and a more pronounced skid plate further adds to its SUV stance.
While the side profile remains largely unchanged, the facelift introduces new 16- and 17-inch alloy wheel designs. At the rear, connected LED tail-lamps with sequential indicators and illuminated 'Skoda' lettering lend a more premium and contemporary look. The colour palette has also been expanded with new shades such as Cherry Red, Shimla Green and Steel Grey.
Inside, the Kushaq facelift gets a more upmarket feel with new interior themes across variants. Higher trims feature a dual-tone black-and-beige cabin, while the Monte Carlo variant adopts a sportier crimson theme.
A major highlight is the introduction of a panoramic sunroof, a first for the Kushaq. The SUV also gets a larger 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster on top trims, an updated 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a new AI-powered voice assistant integrated with Google Gemini for enhanced functionality and voice recognition tailored to Indian users.
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