MUMBAI: Skoda Auto India announced the start of production of the Kushaq at VW Group’s plant in Chakan, Pune.
Skoda Kushaq is based on the MQB-A0-IN, a variant of the modular MQB -A0 platform.
The vast know-how of highly qualified local engineers was leveraged to enable high localization.
Kushaq will mark Skoda’s debut in the C-segment SUVs, where it will compete against the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
Customer deliveries planned to begin in July, this new SUV offers a compelling combination with its striking design, ample space, exceptional comfort, outstanding safety features and modern infotainment systems, according to a statement released by Skoda Auto India.
Skoda Kushaq will offer two turbo-petrol engine choices with both automatic and manual transmissions.
Kushaq is expected to start at Rs 9.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd, said, “The production roll out of the first car under the India 2.0 project marks a historic milestone for Skoda Auto and the Volkswagen Group in India.
It stands testament to a great collaboration between our teams across the globe and here in India.
We have managed to achieve localisation levels up to 95 per cent, which truly puts the engineering and manufacturing expertise of India on the global map.” “With Skoda Kushaq, we will be present in one of the fastest-growing segments of the automotive industry.
We look forward to offering customers an SUV that stands out for its emotive design, unmatched performance, superior build quality, outstanding safety, and numerous Simply Clever solutions, enabling an exemplary value proposition,” added Boparai.
Zac Hollis, Brand Director – Skoda Auto India confirmed that the team is gearing up for the launch later this month.
“We have already increased our network reach substantially and have instituted several best practices towards ensuring customer delight,” Hollis said.