The 2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift: Everything You Need to Know
Skoda Auto India has officially unveiled the highly anticipated 2026 Kushaq Facelift on January 20, 2026, marking the most significant update to the mid-size SUV since its 2021 debut. This refresh introduces premium features, modern design elements, and a crucial powertrain upgrade to maintain its competitive edge in a crowded segment.
Fresh Design: "Modern Solid" Appeal
The 2026 model adopts a more aggressive and premium look, heavily inspired by Skoda's latest global design language.
Front Fascia: Features a more prominent, upright "butterfly" grille with an embedded LED light bar that connects the sharper LED headlamps.
Rear Styling: The rear now boasts a connected LED tail-lamp setup and an illuminated "SKODA" wordmark integrated into the light strip.
Wheels: New 17-inch alloy wheel designs are now standard across all variants.
New Colors: Three new shades—Shimla Green, Cherry Red, and Steel Grey—join the existing palette.
Interior & Tech: Segment-First Comfort
The cabin has been updated with a focus on luxury and convenience.
Panoramic Sunroof: This feature is available on top-spec variants, such as Prestige and Monte Carlo.
Rear Seat Massage: This is a segment-first feature for rear-seat passengers.
Updated Cockpit: It has a larger 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch infotainment system.
Aesthetics: The interior features a black-and-beige theme, with black-and-red for Monte Carlo, and premium matte finishes.
Performance: The New 8-Speed Automatic
The engines remain the same, but the 1.0 TSI has a hardware change.
1.0 TSI Engine: It delivers 115 PS and 178 Nm. It features a new 8-speed torque converter automatic (AQ300) to replace the older 6-speed unit.
1.5 TSI Engine: It delivers 150 PS and 250 Nm, paired with the 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch automatic).
Braking: The 1.5 TSI variants have disc brakes on all four wheels.
Unmatched Safety
The 2026 Kushaq retains its 5-star Global NCAP rating.
ADAS Level 2: It introduces Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, including lane-keeping and emergency braking.
360-Degree Camera: This assists with parking and navigation.
Standard Protection: Six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and multi-collision braking are standard.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-bookings: They are now open with a booking amount of ₹15,000 to ₹25,000.
Price Range: Prices are expected to range from ₹11 lakh to ₹19 lakh (ex-showroom).
Deliveries: Scheduled to begin by end-March 2026.
These official resources provide a comprehensive overview of the 2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift's updated design, interior technology, powertrain options, and safety ratings.