2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift Launched in India at ₹10.69 Lakh — Full Details on Design, Features, Engine, and Price

Skoda Auto India has officially launched the Kushaq Facelift in India on March 21, 2026. The 2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift price starting with ₹10.69 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Classic+ variant just ₹3,000 more than the outgoing model’s entry price. The range goes up to ₹18.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec Monte Carlo variant. The Kushaq facelift is available across five trims Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige, and Monte Carlo with both 1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI turbo-petrol engine options.

Interested buyers can book the new Kushaq online or at any authorised Skoda dealership by paying a token amount of ₹15,000. Deliveries are expected to begin in March 2026 itself from Skoda’s manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune where production has already started.

The 2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift brings a revised exterior design, an upgraded cabin with more features, a segment-first rear seat massager, and a brand-new 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox for the 1.0 TSI engine.

2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift Exterior 

The front of the 2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift has been updated with Kodiaq-inspired design elements. The new front gets a wider signature grille with an integrated illuminated light band individual LEDs run across the grille similar to the style seen on the new Kodiaq. The LED headlamps are sleeker and sharper than before, with revised LED DRL signatures. 2026 Kushaq Facelift look modern and preminum with this changes.

The current Kushaq the basic shape is unchanged. Visible changes include new 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels on mid-spec and higher variants the base Classic+ gets 16-inch alloys. Redesigned fenders are also part of the update, along with special Monte Carlo badging on the top variant. Roof rails are now fitted as standard on higher trims.

The 2026 Kushaq facelift is available in eight colour options including three new shades: Shimla Green, Cherry Red, and Steel Grey. The other five Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Lava Blue, and Deep Black continue from the outgoing model. The Monte Carlo variant gets exclusive red accents on the grille and a blacked-out exterior treatment.

The 2026 Kushaq facelift dimensions  as length 4,229mm, width 1,760mm, height 1,612mm, and wheelbase 2,651mm. Ground clearance is 188mm and boot space is 491 litres expandable to 1,400 litres with rear seats folded.

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2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift Interior

The most visible change is the new 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster called the Digital Cockpit which is customizable and replaces the analogue-digital hybrid cluster of the older car. The infotainment system is now a 10.1-inch touchscreen with an AI-integrated voice assistant a Google AI companion built into the system. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are supported.

Other features include 6-way electrically adjustable front seats with ventilation, a panoramic sunroof on higher trims a single-pane electric sunroof is standard across all variants wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, leatherette upholstery on mid and higher variants, and a 6-speaker sound system with subwoofer on top trims. All variants also now get a rear wiper and defogger, rain-sensing wipers, and auto-dimming IRVM features that were previously restricted to higher trims.

2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift Features and Technology

The base Classic+ trim now comes with a significant standard features list LED headlamps and tail lamps, alloy wheels, electric sunroof, Climatronic automatic AC, and the touchscreen infotainment system. This is a significant value improvement over the outgoing base variant.

Higher variants add the Digital Cockpit 10.25-inch cluster, the Google AI assistant in the infotainment system, ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, rear seat massager, Skoda sound system with subwoofer, and connected car features via the MySkoda app.

The Monte Carlo variant gets an exclusive interior theme, red accent stitching, sports seats, and the blacked-out exterior treatment along with a sport-tuned suspension setup.

2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift Safety

The 2026 Skoda Kushaq facelift retains its 5-star Global NCAP safety rating from the outgoing model.  6 airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill Hold Assist, electronic differential lock, ISOFIX child seat anchors, TPMS, and front parking sensors. Higher variants add a rear parking camera, rear parking sensors, and additional active safety systems. The total safety suite counts over 40 active and passive safety features on higher trims.

the 1.0 TSI variants get disc brakes only at the front with drum brakes at the rear. Only the 1.5 TSI variants get disc brakes on all four wheels.

2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift Powertrain

The 1.0L three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine produces 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed manual or the new 8-speed torque converter automatic replacing the older 6-speed AT. The 8-speed unit is smoother and more efficient than the outgoing 6-speed automatic. ARAI-claimed mileage for this engine is 19.66 kmpl (manual) and 18.72 kmpl (automatic).

The 1.5L four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine produces 150 bhp and 250 Nm of torque paired exclusively with the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic. This engine also gets Active Cylinder Technology a feature that shuts down two of the four cylinders during light-load driving to improve fuel efficiency. The 1.5 TSI DSG is the most engaging engine and gearbox combination in the Kushaq lineup. ARAI-claimed mileage for this variant is approximately 18.09 kmpl.

Variant-Wise Price List

By launching 2026 Kushaq Facelift Skoda pushing this vehicle as top competitor in SUV segment. With attractive exterior look and updated features making facelift fresh in competition. More option of variants and aggressive price Facelift appealing every buyers.