[AB84]

Originally Posted by JishD

That is correct - I do not gain anything from a safety perspective since both Ambition and Style have 2 airbags.

As it stands , the only gains I see are the ventilated seats , alloys , auto IRVM, rear LED lights. My current Polo alloys (Momo revenge) are a direct fit, so I can swap them out. I don't like the leatherette seats on the Style. And the chrome trims on the outside are more a negative than a positive.

I love ventilated seats , and auto IRVM is a boon - but finding it hard to justify paying additional 2L for just these two features.

Hi JishD,
My 2 cents. How long do you intend to keep the vehicle ? If its for 6-7+ years , and if money is not really a problem. If its only about " VFM" , i would say its subjective.

I had bought by Figo Exi in 2010. The top variant had Bluetooth and I felt whats the need when I can connect an AUX cable and listen to music. I had no real money issues. Turns out , I still miss foregoing a Bluetooth system in the Figo for a few thousands..

In the subsequent launches across car companies, Bluetooth became a given and I felt all the more handicapped.

It dint have airbags too and each time I took my car on the highway, I wasn't fully confident of safety and hesitated crossing speed of 80-90. This has happened for 11 years now ! How do you put a price tag on that?


Agreed Bluetooth and airbags weren't commonplace then but soon my car started looking dated.


I would readily put a premium on factory fitted top of the line variant instead of after market hassle and fear of something going wrong. Affects resalebility too at times.

I am not a big fan of aftermarket fitments as I have heard couple of stories from friends where they felt something amiss , even from reliable garages.


So my take is if you really want a feature and going to keep the car for long, its worth it. For all you know, ventilated seats ( its only going to get hotter in the coming years!!) and Auto IRVM might be must have features couple of years down the line even in base models of CSUVs and that is when you rue your decisions. With new launches of other companies lined up, its a real possibility.

The alloys are diamond cut and clearly differentiate this as the top variant. The rear LEDs look really cool in the videos I have seen. I feel its a big differentiator. No ? What about TPMS too?

You might not need a sunroof but you never know when you might need one to be "appreciated". "Wow "sunroof ( a kid who sits in your car for the 1st time or someone who hasn't experienced it before like a relative / friend / colleague). What premium do you put on that feeling of pride ? Or the other way round - someone asking " Why dint you get a sunroof ? " !

A sunroof makes the cabin look roomier / less claustrophobic. You can keep it closed when you dont need it and forget about it.


Choose the best of what ever is available if money is not a concern. A 12-13% increase in what you are shelling out is worth it if you want a feature / would need it in the future. Instead of justifying your " logical " purchase each time to your self.

If the leatherette and chrome bothers you beyond a limit, its a different story.


A stupid but important point :

Not sure if it matters to you / your family but :

A Style variant will give you understated bragging rights as well?
Kaunsa variant liya hai aapne ? "Top wala" ( in a subtle manner) will be your answer each time to lesser knowledgeable souls !

Cheers !

[agambhandari]

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

Please confirm if the alloys are of 100 mm PCD. I suspect they are of 112.5 mm PCD. If you visit the showroom again, just keep a paper besides the wheel and mark the centre of the bolt head/cap and check the PCD.

Alloys are 100mm PCD. I have checked ETKA database for VAG.

[CARDEEP]

Seeing a base variant Kushaq in Orange shade regularly. To be honest, it appears smaller as the smaller size debate/ comments are etched on my mind.

While the fit & finish does look acceptable, to me it looks apt for market runs & nuclear families than ferrying 3 gens (with 3rd gen being kids) together.

[07CR]

Originally Posted by CARDEEP

to me it looks apt for market runs & nuclear families than ferrying 3 gens (with 3rd gen being kids) together.

This is true. Kushaq is targetted at urban 20-30's buyer who is either a bachelor or has a small family 2+2. If you are looking for a family of five large size adults who frequently does long journeys, you are better off with Korean twins/MG Astor.

[Latheesh]

I entered contact details to express interest in Kushaq few months back. Now a days I get 1-2 marketing calls everyday from them and so far received ~25 calls. As some of you know I pre-booked Kushaq and cancelled it. Do any of you face this problem? It is becoming really disturbing.

[kushagra452]

Originally Posted by Latheesh

I entered contact details to express interest in Kushaq few months back. Now a days I get 1-2 marketing calls everyday from them and so far received ~25 calls. As some of you know I pre-booked Kushaq and cancelled it. Do any of you face this problem? It is becoming really disturbing.

This is precisely the reason I never share my contact details either online or at the dealership, when I am merely evaluating a product. The never ending calls are a nuisance. 25 calls is a bit too much - bordering on harassment!

[JishD]

Originally Posted by 07CR

This is true. Kushaq is targetted at urban 20-30's buyer who is either a bachelor or has a small family 2+2. If you are looking for a family of five large size adults who frequently does long journeys, you are better off with Korean twins/MG Astor.

Kushaq is definitely a 4+1 vehicle - but we need to dispel the false aura that the Korean twins are comfortable 5 seaters. Stick to the Safari/Harrier/Hector if you need to travel 5 large adults regularly.

If you travel 4+1 , Kushaq has more actual rear kneeroom than Seltos or Creta.

[Akshay1234]

Originally Posted by Latheesh

I entered contact details to express interest in Kushaq few months back. Now a days I get 1-2 marketing calls everyday from them and so far received ~25 calls. As some of you know I pre-booked Kushaq and cancelled it. Do any of you face this problem? It is becoming really disturbing.

I faced quite the opposite. We needed a smaller car for home use, and I wanted the Kushaq. Contacted the Skoda dealer here to find out on delivery times, and it seemed it would take too long. Then enquired about the Rapid 1.0tsi, and got the price list etc. Post that, not a single follow up (till date), while in the meantime the Vento 1.0tsi was more vfm than the Rapid and we ended up getting one.

[07CR]

Originally Posted by JishD

Kushaq is definitely a 4+1 vehicle - but we need to dispel the false aura that the Korean twins are comfortable 5 seaters. Stick to the Safari/Harrier/Hector if you need to travel 5 large adults regularly.

If you travel 4+1 , Kushaq has more actual rear kneeroom than Seltos or Creta.

I found the Legroom marginally better in Kushaq, than Seltos/Creta. However the interior width of Koreans is significantly better than Kushaq. Ofcourse Hector/Harrier are in a different league, but IMO Seltos/Creta are great 5 seaters for people with average build.

[anto1212]

Which is more fuel-efficient 1.0 AT or 1.5 DSG in city conditions?

Heard 1.0 AT is the least fuel-efficient variant!

[vbd316]

Originally Posted by curiousnewbie

Similar story. Went ahead with Harrier XZA+ DT. Should get it by this Friday. Maybe I’ll buy a ŠKODA EV in the future.
Online booking amount gets credited to dealer’s account. JMD ŠKODA (Thane) confirmed that and the dealer will issue the cheque for refund.

Thank you so much for your input. I reached out to the dealership and they have refunded the booking amount.

[JishD]

Originally Posted by anto1212

Which is more fuel-efficient 1.0 AT or 1.5 DSG in city conditions?

Heard 1.0 AT is the least fuel-efficient variant!

In city conditions , expect both to give between 8-11. Highway trips, if cruising between 60-80 can result in some insane FE numbers from the 1.5 .

[armumbai]

Originally Posted by GTO

Absolutely loved the 1.5L TSI motor, fantastic 6-speed MT (best manual I've shifted in a long time), solid build and perfect suspension tune.

I wish the 1.0 TSI AT and MT were reviewed in as much details as you have the 1.5 TSI. I know there’s a line or two in your report but considering that the 1.0 would attract most, would have loved to read your review of those two

I am still vacillating between cancelling my Sonet booking and going for one of the 1.0 TSI offerings. A good incisive report on both/either would be just what I need to nudge be in the right direction at this stage

[RPM1706]

Originally Posted by armumbai

I wish the 1.0 TSI AT and MT were reviewed in as much details as you have the 1.5 TSI. I know there’s a line or two in your report but considering that the 1.0 would attract most, would have loved to read your review of those two

I second this. The official review, as always, was comprehensive but the drive comments were mostly (or only?) on the 1.5. Would love to hear the Team BHP official, expert take on the 1.0 which is definitely going to be the segment that the majority would be eyeing.

Hope this request can be taken up...for both the 1.0 MT and AT. Thanks.

[volkman10]

ŠKODA Kushaq opens its sales account in the monthly sales chart. Sells/dispatches 1800 units in July. Bookings cross 6000.


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