Team-BHP - Skoda Kushaq Review

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Originally Posted by eccentric (Post 5216559)

Applying sunfilms on the glass area is what I meant. 3M CR70 on the windscreen and RE35 on the sides and rear would be my pick of the lot.

Again, average A/C performance wouldn't matter much when you'd be grinning by that 1.5 TSI though.

@arunramaswamy Is your ownership review ready?:)

You have a keen eye mate! That's the one gripe I still have with the Kushaq, AC not being a chiller. Definitely going for the sun films before the summer starts.
Windshield - CR70 for sure.
For others - Would Garware Iceshield be better compared to 3m RE?

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Originally Posted by ridehard (Post 5216603)

For others - Would Garware Iceshield be better compared to 3m RE?

Have heard of positive reviews about Garware and V-Kool. But, I haven't come across any equivalent charts of these brands Vs 3M, to deduce the necessary.

Has anyone upgraded/changed the tyres right after taking delivery?

The stock tyres are Goodyear ATM2 205/55, not sure how good they are. But I've had very bad experience with Goodyear in the past.

So, I am thinking of upgrading the tyres to 215/55 R17, Conti UC6 or Yoko E1.
Would there be any concerns with the warranty?

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Originally Posted by ridehard (Post 5216779)

Changing the tyres and even the alloys will cause no issues with your warranty. This info was confirmed by the SVC team of the dealer to a friend of mine who's interested in the Ambition variant. But then, it's always best to cross check with your dealership personally.

I've been given 205/55 R17 MRF wanderers - noisy stuff to run on. The Contis and Yokos are great options.

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Originally Posted by ridehard (Post 5216779)

Has anyone upgraded/changed the tyres right after taking delivery?

So, I am thinking of upgrading the tyres to 215/55 R17, Conti UC6 or Yoko E1.
Would there be any concerns with the warranty?

I have always changed the tyres within one week of purchase. For two reasons: upsize and noise. I don't see why it should affect warranty.

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Originally Posted by nimblemaster (Post 5217029)

The SA at my dealer is refusing to hand over the tyre and battery warranty docs stating that the car’s invoice is sufficient proof. Is that the case with all Kushaq owners here?

There is never a separate document for tyres and battery warranty since you’re buying the car, which itself has a warranty period.

Tyres and Batteries come under consumables and even if you’ve opted for extended warranty, they’ll be covered for a limited time period or kilometres.

Anyway, for all warranty related matters, the details are available with the service centre via the centralised database.

This is a general statement and I assume would hold true for Kushaq as well.

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Originally Posted by nimblemaster (Post 5217029)

The SA at my dealer is refusing to hand over the tyre and battery warranty docs stating that the car’s invoice is sufficient proof. Is that the case with all Kushaq owners here?

For my Creta, dealer has entrerd battery and tyre details in the booklet itself at the time of delivery. See if there is any field in the Kushaq booklet/service manual which can be endorsed by dealer.

Checking on EPC issue prevelance, post Nov. I have been allotted a Sonet, but am keen about downpaying for Kushaq today, as they have my required car in stock. Only EPC is a bother.

I know all the other pros and cons, just need reassurance on EPC.

666

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Originally Posted by 666 (Post 5217648)

Checking on EPC issue prevelance, post Nov. I have been allotted a Sonet, but am keen about downpaying for Kushaq today, as they have my required car in stock. Only EPC is a bother.

Fact that you are still thinking of Kushaq even after Sonet is alloted, says that your heart is set on Kushaq. Have seen only one EPC issue in social media’s since couple of months and that was only to do with software reset. And in Bangalore Skoda service is excellent, personal experience. Also Kushaq is a much better product, in my opinion, than both Sonet and Seltos.

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Originally Posted by rideon74 (Post 5217719)

They'd done a round of price hikes for the Kushaq effective last month, if I'm not mistaken...
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Only the base variant was made expensive by 30k, all other variants were kept as is.

And given all manufacturers are increasing the price, this increase seems valid and expected. The commodity market is super hot right now with prices touching the roof!

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Originally Posted by 666 (Post 5217648)

Checking on EPC issue prevelance, post Nov.
666

My car is Oct manufactured and I took the delivery on 2nd Dec. I have already done 1100 KMS with no issues.

I was in the same boat and quite nervous but I’ve seen Škoda center replacing new pumps before delivery for all cars from the first batch and the ones coming from the factory are pre-fitted with the new pump.

Quite honestly the issue was overblown and quite justifiably at the time but Škoda has been prompt in rectifying it. Hopefully the steam settles.

Anyhow, I hope you found this useful.