[sanchari]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Škoda Kushaq's November dispatches fall rapidly, reaches a new low:




Source: Auto Punditz

This was predicted by many. I was one among them who had predicted the VAG twins settling to around 1500-2000 each per month. Given the competition, lack of diesel options, pricing etc, it was pretty ambitious of VAG to expect 4-5k per month sales.

[JishD]

Originally Posted by sanchari

This was predicted by many. I was one among them who had predicted the VAG twins settling to around 1500-2000 each per month. Given the competition, lack of diesel options, pricing etc, it was pretty ambitious of VAG to expect 4-5k per month sales.

This is dispatches ie primary sales, not customer sales. Towards the end of the year, even Kia minimizes dispatches so that dealerships are not saddled with 'previous year' cars and forced to give clearance discounts. Don't believe me ? Check the Dec 2020 dispatch figures for top selling cars

[sanchari]

Originally Posted by JishD;

This is dispatches ie primary sales, not customer sales. Towards the end of the year, even Kia minimizes dispatches so that dealerships are not saddled with 'previous year' cars and forced to give clearance discounts. Don't believe me ? Check the Dec 2020 dispatch figures for top selling cars

I totally understand that and know about year end phenomenon. But Skoda has been available with little to no waiting period even in the previous month in many places. And as explained earlier, I don't see them selling more than 2000 per month on a consistent basis throughout the year. Let us see how things turn out in 2022.

[abhishek_hch]

Originally Posted by sanchari

Given the competition, lack of diesel options, pricing etc, it was pretty ambitious of VAG to expect 4-5k per month sales.

From whatever I read, they were talking more of 2.5-3k per month type figure. Given their footprint, I personally expected them to stabilise in 2-2.5k mark. Looking at whatever number they have notched up till now, I think they will stabilise around 2.5k mark.

[nitkel]

Originally Posted by varkey

Received this from Raja Skoda Bangalore with the promos for December 2021. Looks like only the 2 Airbag versions are having good discounts. Ambition variants seem to have 50K offer going on. And the SMP discount is still available in December. I was looking for the 1.0L Style MT, and looks like only the corporate discount is applicable. I've also attached the price list shared for Kushaq 1.0 TSI.

You could easily save 30k on the insurance if taken from outside. Also, bargain on the essential kit, cause it is grossly overpriced. So a net of 50k savings can be had on the price of the car!

[ashutoshb]

Originally Posted by amey027

1. What was the RPM at 120 kmph? That's the max cruising speed I maintain while driving.
2. Is the 1.0 Engine good for the occasional overtakes?

I am really confused between the 1.0 and 1.5 MT. I test drove the 1.0 MT, but unfortunately couldn't drive at 3 digit speeds due to the highway traffic on both my test drives, although found it adequate at 80-90 kmph. I am sure if I test drive the 1.5 MT, my heart will melt right there. Generally, I am not someone who revvs the engine hard while driving a car, around 2000-2500 RPM is my sweet spot. Revving is specifically reserved for my Orange 2-wheeled beast

1.0 is good enough for most of the buyers. It's peppy enough for overtakes.

Regarding RPMs, please find the images below.

Mine is 1.0 AT. Both times, the speed was set using cruise control.

[KapilD]

Originally Posted by RahulNagaraj

Thanks to the Team-BHP fan (he prefers to remain anonymous) who sent this information in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts via this page!

I’m getting mine replaced today.

Got the car on 02 Dec 2021, complained to the service advisor on 03 Dec 2021 of two things:

1. Wheel mounting hub and disc had developed rusting while in transit and I wanted it to be cleaned in PDI but they forgot
2. Took the car from showroom and while driving found that driver side door rubber beading was squeaking
and i’m was called to the service centre for inspection on 04 Dec 2021.

Today 04/12, It was a pretty short conversation:
I said: Door on rough road…
he interrupts: squeak squeak noise is coming.
I said yes.
He says: yours is a new car, will replace all.
I’m surprised!
And
I said: here is the rusting, pointing to the wheel attachment point.
He said: will clear it.

And here i’m now sitting in the customer lounge and reporting to my fellow members

[amey027]

Originally Posted by ashutoshb

1.0 is good enough for most of the buyers. It's peppy enough for overtakes.

Regarding RPMs, please find the images below.

Mine is 1.0 AT. Both times, the speed was set using cruise control.

Damn, you have managed to clock some insane mileage figures. Are those average or instantaneous?

[ashutoshb]

They are instantaneous. Will keep changing as per revs.

The mileage I have calculated till now, comes to around 17 kpl (80% expressway 20% city traffic). No AC.

This is based on the 2500 kms I have covered till now.

[ramgkulkarni]

After a lot of considerations and deliberations, my brother and I decided to get the Kushaq and Rapid coded to remove the 80/120 chimes. From a safety point of view, it makes no sense. I dont understand the half baked regulations that are bought into irritate the aam junta.

Anyway after searching for information on coding, we were able to connect with a VW/German car coding specialist on instagram - https://instagram.com/drcodemyvw (please note we are not associated with the person running the account and this is just for others to explore it if required)

After reading through some of his customer testimonials and his long list of car codings, we were ready to take the leap. I will cover the Kushaq coding here and how it has changed the cars dynamics. Luckily the business owner shipped over a cable which can be connceted to your OBD2 port and computer and he can then remotely update the ECU. The following changes were done:

1. Removed the warning chimes for 80/120 KMPH
2. Improved torque vectoring with XDS
3. Dynamic mode activated for better steering feel

The following changes are noticed immdeiately after the changes:
1. The steering has definitely weighed up. Its still not your typical german car level but it is a lot better now. My comparison is my brother's Rapid and that is still the better steering in terms of feedback but the dynamic mode has made Kushaq better than before.
2. Torque vectoring changes were also made to reduce understeer. However what I have noticed is the throttle response have become better. The car is now holding up in second gear on speedbumps. Its made a change in city driving conditions for the better. This might be because of the dynamic mode too!

The speed warning is now a welcome change as it was more of an irritant than a deterrent.

There were some other options available for coding like making 5 clicks on lane change indicator which I wasnt really interested in. Also another option was add in sounds for lock/unlock which is another thing that I was not interested in. A break assist feature could have been coded too but this means an upgrade to the break system would be needed to avoid heating the breaks. So this wasnt opted too.

I am planning a long trip in December, will test the Kushaq's abilities.

Daily reminder of why we love these machines.


A pic while coding was going on.

[silverbyte]

Originally Posted by varkey

Received this from Raja Skoda Bangalore with the promos for December 2021. Looks like only the 2 Airbag versions are having good discounts. Ambition variants seem to have 50K offer going on. And the SMP discount is still available in December.



I was looking for the 1.0L Style MT, and looks like only the corporate discount is applicable. I've also attached the price list shared for Kushaq 1.0 TSI.

any idea how the exchange offer works ? do they appraise the old value of the car ? i have a hyundai i20 that i want to exchange

[KAA]

I took delivery of my style 1 5 mt today. The car is great to drive and a definite upgrade over my Honda City. I however felt that the cooling of the AC was not upto the mark even when I compared it to my smaller Baleno. Does anyone else have similar feedback? The cabin was definitely cooling but it was not cooling the way I have seen in the other two cars when set at similar temperatures. Is this something worth raising with the service centre or is it normal for kushaq.

[ridehard]

Originally Posted by KAA

I took delivery of my style 1 5 mt today. The car is great to drive and a definite upgrade over my Honda City. I however felt that the cooling of the AC was not upto the mark even when I compared it to my smaller Baleno. Does anyone else have similar feedback? The cabin was definitely cooling but it was not cooling the way I have seen in the other two cars when set at similar temperatures. Is this something worth raising with the service centre or is it normal for kushaq.

I've noticed the same before, and I noticed the same today again.

I went for back-to-back TD of the Kushaq 1.0, 1.5 and the Seltos. The Seltos was a chiller! It just took 3-4mins to cool the cabin.
Whereas both the Kushaqs, just managed to keep me from sweating, at the end of the 8km TD.

The peak temp was around 32c today in Chennai. I'm wondering if the AC will be able to keep up during the super hot summers
Hopefully I am wrong, and adding sun films would make bring significant improvement.

[DragonHawk]

Some good news for people who have already purchased SMP at the previous price of Rs24999

As a part of a goodwill gesture, Skoda has decided to extend the SMP package which is currently being sold at Rs 15999, even for those who have already purchased at Rs24999.

The difference amount will not be refunded back to the a/c instead it will be present in the aftersales a/c.

[volkman10]

Skoda Kushaq's November dispatch numbers are out.
Sibling rivalry, Volkswagen Taigun is ahead .

Skoda Kushaq :1876
VW Taigun : 2849

Source: Auto Punditz