[nilanjanpaik]

So the automatic engine shut down works when you stop, put your car in neutral, and remove your foot from the clutch. As soon as you push back the clutch or adjust the steering it starts again.
When in bumper to bumper traffic you may want to rest your left feet for couple of seconds, and engine will shut down. I have seen my car start and stop engine almost 7-8 times in a minute. I cannot imagine it's healthy for the car. So when in heavy traffic I usually turn off the auto engine off feature.

[Venkatesh]

Skoda Kushaq lava blue edition launched.

[IamMrH]

Originally Posted by sabi_swat

Just let me know what happens next.

All is well now. Wrote an email to Piyush Arora and the skoda team were helpful in putting pressure on the dealer to sort this issue. The dealer had to deliver the BS6.2 version for the same price they quoted for BS6.1 version. Took the delivery on 8th April (Invoiced on 30th March). Overall happy with the outcome and but disappointed with the delivery process.

[thanixravindran]

Originally Posted by nilanjanpaik

So the automatic engine shut down works when you stop, put your car in neutral, and remove your foot from the clutch. As soon as you push back the clutch or adjust the steering it starts again.
When in bumper to bumper traffic you may want to rest your left feet for couple of seconds, and engine will shut down. I have seen my car start and stop engine almost 7-8 times in a minute. I cannot imagine it's healthy for the car. So when in heavy traffic I usually turn off the auto engine off feature.

I have never come across this as mine is also 1.0 MT Ambition. May be it is turned off by default? How can one idle when we stop, put car in neutral and take the leg off from clutch with automatic engine shutdown?

[Nazy]

Originally Posted by tsi_niks1989

Total bill for the service was 6053 INR (1st service so no labour charges). Horn was 1500 so in total we paid 7553 for the 1st year service.

Hey,
Can you please provide the details of your service cost? Or share the invoice? As per Skoda's service cost calculator the first service should cost between 3-4k only. Any idea why they charges you 6k+?

I am asking this because I still in a dilemma regarding the Service Package. Should I go ahead with it or not?

Thanks

[Nazy]

Hi everyone,

I have recently purchased Kushaq Ambition 1.0MT and when I inquired about the Skoda Maintenance Package the dealer quoted me ₹ 26,899.28 for it instead of the usual ₹24,999. They said the prices have just been revised for the SMP and the price of the extended warranty remains the same @₹26,999.

Can anyone please confirm the same?
Thanks

[sam2007$]

Originally Posted by Nazy

Hi everyone,

I have recently purchased Kushaq Ambition 1.0MT and when I inquired about the Skoda Maintenance Package the dealer quoted me ₹ 26,899.28 for it instead of the usual ₹24,999. They said the prices have just been revised for the SMP and the price of the extended warranty remains the same @₹26,999.

Can anyone please confirm the same?
Thanks

This is correct and the rate varying depending on the model. As per dealer, rate is even higher for new purchases, about 30K. I'm yet to see the rate chart though. My dealer has agreed for SMP during purchase in Dec 2022, however kept delaying due to various reasons. Now they are ready to refund Rs 24,999 due to price increase. Last year Skoda was offering SMP at discounted rate of Rs.14,999, don't know whether same will be offered this year. Really disappointed

[VEA]

Has anyone retrofitted the digital instrument cluster in their Kushaq? It appears that no one has done it so far. Mine is a Style variant from 2021, would like to get the mod done if its possible.

[dmplog]

Originally Posted by VEA

Has anyone retrofitted the digital instrument cluster in their Kushaq? It appears that no one has done it so far. Mine is a Style variant from 2021, would like to get the mod done if its possible.

Why do you want Digital Cockpit? Wouldn't you better off with Analogue 2 dial configuration which shows 'both' speed and RPM meter at the same time?
I have a digital cockpit but my pet-peeve is that I can't view both RPM and Speed at simultaneously.

[VEA]

Originally Posted by dmplog

Why do you want Digital Cockpit? Wouldn't you better off with Analogue 2 dial configuration which shows 'both' speed and RPM meter at the same time?
I have a digital cockpit but my pet-peeve is that I can't view both RPM and Speed at simultaneously.

I feel the digital read outs are easier than the analogue dials and contain more information without the need for scrolling through menus. I dont look at the speedo dial anyways, mostly use the digital speedo in the MID.

[sinharishi]

Was at Brite Skoda (Noida) yesterday and they had the lava blue on display.

[sansvk]

Originally Posted by Nazy

Hi everyone,

I have recently purchased Kushaq Ambition 1.0MT and when I inquired about the Skoda Maintenance Package the dealer quoted me ₹ 26,899.28 for it instead of the usual ₹24,999. They said the prices have just been revised for the SMP and the price of the extended warranty remains the same @₹26,999.

Can anyone please confirm the same?
Thanks

Got the same quote for SMP on April 2nd. Did not opt as mine is under a company car lease with a higher maintenance reimbursement.

[Cresterk]

Originally Posted by dmplog

Why do you want Digital Cockpit? Wouldn't you better off with Analogue 2 dial configuration which shows 'both' speed and RPM meter at the same time?
I have a digital cockpit but my pet-peeve is that I can't view both RPM and Speed at simultaneously.

Would be interesting if anyone fit an international spec digital cluster that is wider. The virtus etc sold in Brazil gets the wider full screen cluster like in the Skoda Octavia, Tiguan etc which comes with a whole lot of extra features. Maybe we can import one.

After seeing someone retro-fit a digital cluster and even ADAS into an ecosport, I’m convinced nothing is really impossible

[gauthampait]

Originally Posted by Cresterk

Would be interesting if anyone fit an international spec digital cluster that is wider. The virtus etc sold in Brazil gets the wider full screen cluster like in the Skoda Octavia, Tiguan etc which comes with a whole lot of extra features. Maybe we can import one.

After seeing someone retro-fit a digital cluster and even ADAS into an ecosport, I’m convinced nothing is really impossible

This is true, it also gets proximity sensors on the front, 18" wheels, soft touch panels, . Below picture is of Virtus Brazil


Instrument panel - Brazil


Interior Brazil


Virtus India

[adi_petrolhead]

Originally Posted by Cresterk

Would be interesting if anyone fit an international spec digital cluster that is wider.

You can do this but the only difference would be that the RPM gauge and Speed gauge is separate, otherwise the feature changes are not mentionable. It does lend a more aesthetic appeal to the cabin. The Brazilian Virtus Exclusive edition is equipped with ADAS, 18 wheels and this 10.25" cluster, but it also costs a whopping 24 Lakh. Really not worth it in my opinion as except ADAS, cluster and wheels won't cost more than a lakh! Also it comes with a 1.4 TSI, not 1.5 TSI.

Will admit the cabin of the Brazilian spec looks better though.