[ladha.deepak]

Originally Posted by worldlife83

I was told that Ambition is getting discontinued and it will be replaced by classic model which will be around 30k cheaper and won't have Automatic climate control.

I have heard that there is going to be a trimmed version of Ambition variant named Ambition Classic with fewer features than Ambition e.g. Auto foldable ORVM, Automatic Climate Control etc. I have heard that it could be 50K cheaper than Ambition. I guess until Skoda reveals, there would be as many stories around it. By the way, Ambition variants itself is now coming with Auto foldable ORVM.

Btw, my dealer has told me that SMP has been discontinued on Ambition starting April. So, one has to buy it separately directly from Skoda. Is it the case ?

[worldlife83]

Originally Posted by ladha.deepak

Btw, my dealer has told me that SMP has been discontinued on Ambition starting April. So, one has to buy it separately directly from Skoda. Is it the case ?

my dealer has given me SMP free of cost in the final quotation, I will be getting a Feb manufactured model so may be that's why they are giving me better discount and offer. For Slavia I was not getting any discount or SMP.

[thanixravindran]

With Active Peace and Ambition Classic, it looks like Skoda is trying to get more variants at the lower end and reduce the price difference between the variants to may be a lakh (with
corresponding feature cuts).

Active peace - 9.99L
Active - 10.99L
Ambition Classic - May be 11.99L?
Ambition - 12.94L

And today there is an advertisement in Times Chennai edition that SMP package for 4 years is Free of cost but no mention of variants that it is applicable. It is best to write to Zac Hollis and get it confirmed.

[KapilD]

4000 KM update

Subsequent to my last update many days ago, i’m jotting down the experience with the Kushaq 1.5 TSI MT Style in the recent past.

1. Once I completed 1500 kms, did an Engine oil change. No difference in performance but peace of mind that no initial new engine metal micro particles would be present.

2. Past 2500 kms, the engine has become so smooth that I never know of the engine has shut down or is idling. Absolute 0 vibration on the brake pedal and gear lever.

3. Around the 2500 km mark, the rattling noise from left A pillar cropped up, which was rectified by the service centre with padding on the cables running on the left A pillar. Seems that the clip on the pillar holding the cable is having a larger diameter than required. So the cables come off.

4. The dashboard also has a squeaky noise if pressed. It seems that there is lack of padding underneath and can be rectified at the service centre and would need 1 full day. So I reserved this work for next visit. There is no noise when driving. So no nuisance at the moment.

6. Did a long drive: Kolkata-Puri-Kolkata. Observations as under:

4 adults, 1 kid, 75% boot filled with luggage, tyre pressure: 33 PSI all around

Onward Journey: Cruising at 100 kmph in 6th gear for most part of the route returned an average of 14.9 KMPL will AC running at 22* along with seat ventilation.



The Return Leg: Cruising at 80 kmph in 5th gear for most part returned an average of 16.3 kmpl. All other factors remaining the same.



So the observation is that the engine is able to get into 2 cylinder mode more easily when doing 80 in 5th gear @2000 rpm. It rarely got activated in 100 kmph in 6th gear @2000 rpm.

So the return leg was showing a total distance to empty of 800+ KM which was pretty acceptable was compared to my Polo 1.2 GT TSI which never could do this much on 45L tank where as I can now on a 50L tank.

The over all average chart is as under:


The mileage in city is hovering around 12/13 kmpl as I drive most of the time in 3rd gear only and try to get the most out of the 2 cylinder mode.

It feels like a nice game each time I go to office and come back. Best possible extraction of mileage..

The best I could extract with seat ventilation on and AC off, during the winter is as under:



And finally a parting shot with the hot selling Korean.

Personal Opinion: the European lines look better

[coolkid]

Kushaq Monte Carlo
Not a big fan of the red inserts, love the alloys. Looks like 17" Good its got the sporty pedals & the digital cockpit. Sad the wipers are not upgraded, heard if you upgrade to the frameless it will lead to noise. Has anyone upgraded their wipers to frameless?

[sunikkat]

Originally Posted by coolkid

Kushaq Monte Carlo
Not a big fan of the red inserts, love the alloys. Looks like 17" Good its got the sporty pedals & the digital cockpit. Sad the wipers are not upgraded, heard if you upgrade to the frameless it will lead to noise. Has anyone upgraded their wipers to frameless?

Wow, really like this de-chrome version.
Though the interiors are bit more flashy to my taste, I love the exteriors.

[abhi_ank]

Originally Posted by coolkid

Kushaq Monte Carlo
Not a big fan of the red inserts, love the alloys. Looks like 17" Good its got the sporty pedals & the digital cockpit. Sad the wipers are not upgraded, heard if you upgrade to the frameless it will lead to noise. Has anyone upgraded their wipers to frameless?

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Yikes. The interiors look like a Karol Bagh mod job.

[aenkay91]

What a beauty, what a waste!

VAG really needs to get rid of the team/person who keeps putting these ugly red trims to the dashboard. Same is the case for the Virtus, loved the styling and the exteriors of the GT in the red tone. Hate the interiors with the same red inserts. Wonder how can something be so tasteful and tasteless at the same time? It's like they are trying to balance out the exterior design with the interior design.

I might draw flak for this, but being a potential buyer who still loves sedan and is actively looking to upgrade from my 2012 city, Virtus seemed perfect. But the lack of manual in the GT trim and this red insert just pushes me to the 5th gen City again. Fingers crossed if these are made optional at launch.

[sid3091]

Originally Posted by aenkay91

What a beauty, what a waste!

VAG really needs to get rid of the team/person who keeps putting these ugly red trims to the dashboard. Same is the case for the Virtus, loved the styling and the exteriors of the GT in the red tone. Hate the interiors with the same red inserts. Wonder how can something be so tasteful and tasteless at the same time? It's like they are trying to balance out the exterior design with the interior design.

I might draw flak for this, but being a potential buyer who still loves sedan and is actively looking to upgrade from my 2012 city, Virtus seemed perfect. But the lack of manual in the GT trim and this red insert just pushes me to the 5th gen City again. Fingers crossed if these are made optional at launch.

I agree with every word of this. I hope this red trim is optional, and if not i'll be getting it wrapped/repainted by any means available.

[vikramk]

Have they done anything about the roof liner , height adjustable passenger seat and exposed sun-roof mechanism?

[psychogogo]

So ladies & gents, I'm about to book the 1.0L Automatic Kushaq- latest 2022 model.

Debating between Ambition & Style models as this one is for the missus and she wants a car for her daily drive needs, in-city within Mumbai. Mostly just Bandra to Prabhadevi & back daily. The color is sorted- Carbon Steel.

My last car purchase, the red automatic Jeep Compass happened 5 years ago only because of all the chatter on TeamBHP so let me begin by saying I love you all . It has served me beautifully over the last 5 years and I intend to extract some more juice out of it for the next couple of years perhaps, before shifting up to an EV.

Anyhow, these are the quotes I'm getting from Skoda for the Kushaq models after the negotiations & haggling plus the test drives.

What do you guys think? Fair? Room for much more?

[nitkel]

Originally Posted by psychogogo

So ladies & gents, I'm about to book the 1.0L Automatic Kushaq- latest 2022 model. Anyhow, these are the quotes I'm getting from Skoda for the Kushaq models after the negotiations & haggling plus the test drives. What do you guys think? Fair? Room for much more?

Wow 65k and 75k just for insurance? Not much of a discount there then!

You could save a cool 30-40k on insurance if taken from outside.

[AutomobFan30]

Originally Posted by abhi_ank

Yikes. The interiors look like a Karol Bagh mod job.

I had the exact same feeling on seeing this. With such nice exteriors, and wacky interiors with Red inserts, this could be a deal breaker for some.

[Skorp_Knight]

Contrary to popular opinion, I think the red inserts look good (atleast in pictures), and go well with the all black cabin. Exteriors are absolutely smashing though, and the colour gels beautifully well with the design.

[Surya1]

What a beauty!

Personally I don't like chrome and this is the one for people like me. Glossy black exterior and black interiors.

Is the digital cocpit proper 10 inch?