[yesyeswe]

I think people are lucky who were able to buy the peace edition, kushaq at 11 lakhs on road in a steal, unfortunately only limited units were produced due to parts shortage. Let's just hope a rider variant gets launched in future at 9.99 lakhs rupees ex showroom.

I think the best form of marketing is cars visible on the road, Skoda should divert some marketing budget on reducing the base variant price.

Thank you for the review and the pictures, both are great. You made a great decision!

[sukhbirST]

Congratulations for your new Kushaq and wish you and your family miles of smiles . Appreciate your writing style and details in the review. Very relevant points covered, which will help in purchase for would be owners.

[Bsimhan]

Originally Posted by Rambo-RS

Initial Ownership Review:-

One thing that I find strange is that the spare tire offered in the car is an Apollo Alnac 4g instead of a Ceat Secura Drive.

Congrats on the Kushaq. Wish you many years of safe and enjoyable driving. On the point of your spare tyre, can you confirm that the spare is of the same specification as that of the 4 tyres fitted on to the car? I have seen poorer tyres rated for only 80 Kmph that are offered as a spare tyre these days. Regards, Balaji

[CafeRacer16]

Congratulations Rambo-RS on buying Kushaq Active Peace variant & thanks for this excellent write-up. Even I bought the same variant in April but in Carbon Steel colour.

Can you share some feedback on AC performance particularly in bumper to bumper traffic as I have seen a noticeable dip in my car's AC cooling in peak traffic conditions.

[roadlover1705]

Congratulations on your new Kushaq! Your story was heart-warming and I hope you, your mom, and your dad enjoy Kushaq's drive for a very long time! Also, it is impressive how your mother picked up driving and is giving you a good competition.

As you rightly said, while encountering an issue can happen to anyone, how it is dealt with makes all the difference.

[baarish84]

Congratulations on buying Kishaq. I must say , that Alto K10 looked really good even after 80K . Are steering controls working well with the after-market Android unit ?

[gulerianeeraj]

Heartiest congratulations on a great buy. Just a query regarding HU. How much did it costed you to install it and what happened to the old HU?
Regards

[Zen Av8r]

Rambo-RS, Heartiest Congratulations on getting your Kushaq. I loved going through your experience of getting a new car. Your search yielded good results and I am glad the process made you happy. Wishing you many happy miles with your Kushaq.

[Rambo-RS]

Originally Posted by SRISRI_90

Congratulations on the Acquiring the Skoda Kushaq !
Special mention to those wheel covers by Skoda, they look very classy .

Many thanks! They are indeed classy.

Originally Posted by swiftvxi06

What an excellent detailed review. Congratulations for your new Kushaq and wish you loads of happy miles ahead.

Thank you so much!

Originally Posted by subie_socal

Congrats on the big upgrade.

Thank you very much!

Originally Posted by NTO

Hello Rambo - RS, Congratulations to you and your family on the Kushaq. The car appears to be significant value for money with the stonker of an engine. Wishing you many happy miles with the beauty.

From my observation, I feel it is a PDI miss. However, all is well that ends well. Enjoy the car and keep posting updates

Many thanks for your wishes! Surely it is a PDI miss on my part. I was too excited seeing the car that I didn't do the PDI as it should have been done. But with God's Grace, everything turned out to be good.

Originally Posted by Durango Dude

Congrats on your new car and a very well written and documented thread with pics and test drive and experiences, excellent choice of car. Lovely feedback posted on every car considered with their pro's and con's. This thread would help many to make their choices. 5*

Thank you very much sir! Glad you liked it.

Originally Posted by yesyeswe

Thank you for the review and the pictures, both are great. You made a great decision!

Many Thanks!

Originally Posted by sukhbirST

Congratulations for your new Kushaq and wish you and your family miles of smiles . Appreciate your writing style and details in the review. Very relevant points covered, which will help in purchase for would be owners.

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it.

Originally Posted by Bsimhan

Congrats on the Kushaq. Wish you many years of safe and enjoyable driving. On the point of your spare tyre, can you confirm that the spare is of the same specification as that of the 4 tyres fitted on to the car?

Thank you! Yes, the spare tire fitted is of the same size, although the brand is different. The spare tire is an Apolla Alnac 4G while the other tires are Ceat Secure Drive(s).

Originally Posted by CafeRacer16

Congratulations Rambo-RS on buying Kushaq Active Peace variant & thanks for this excellent write-up. Even I bought the same variant in April but in Carbon Steel colour.
Can you share some feedback on AC performance particularly in bumper to bumper traffic as I have seen a noticeable dip in my car's AC cooling in peak traffic conditions.

Thank you and Many Congratulations to you as well! Waiting for your Ownership Review now.

I do plan to write in detail about the AC Performance of the Kushaq, but in brief, I am satisfied with it according to my usage. Yes, the same is noticeable to me as well but doesn't bother me much as I don't encounter much traffic frequently.

Originally Posted by roadlover1705

Congratulations on your new Kushaq! Your story was heart-warming and I hope you, your mom, and your dad enjoy Kushaq's drive for a very long time!

Thank you very much, sir! Glad you liked it.

Originally Posted by baarish84

Congratulations on buying Kushaq. I must say, that Alto K10 looked really good even after 80K . Are steering controls working well with the after-market Android unit ?

Thank you! Yes, it was really a well-maintained and clean car. Parting ways with it was difficult for me.

Yes, this android unit is fitted with a device called 'CANBUS' which can read a lot of data present in the car, thus the steering wheel controls work very well. Along with that, door ajar warnings, current speed, mileage, range, service reminder, etc all can be seen on the head unit as well.

Originally Posted by gulerianeeraj

Heartiest congratulations on a great buy. Just a query regarding HU. How much did it costed you to install it and what happened to the old HU?

Thank you! It cost me Rs. 17,500 incl. the rear camera + the fitting charges. This being an 'Active Peace' variant didn't come with an inbuilt stereo system but just the speakers and tweeters.

Originally Posted by Zen Av8r

Rambo-RS, Heartiest Congratulations on getting your Kushaq.

Thank you very much!

[suranjan1983]

OP I am planning to buy the same car (variant and colour too), what's your take on some of the niggling issues reported by owners? Did you face any so far?

[Rambo-RS]

Originally Posted by suranjan1983

OP I am planning to buy the same car (variant and colour too), what's your take on some of the niggling issues reported by owners? Did you face any so far?

Apologies for replying late, somehow missed your post.

I am happy to report that I have not faced any of the issues that are being reported by Kushaq owners on the internet (touchwood), neither have I faced any small niggle of any sort .

Just go ahead if you can get your hands on this Active Peace variant, it is value for money and am completely satisfied with the car so far!

Regards
Ranvir

[Rambo-RS]

Greetings Bhpians!

I am here to share my one-year ownership experience with my car, and I must say it has been a truly delightful journey. This review comes after almost a year of driving, and the reason for the delay is simply that there has been nothing noteworthy to report. My car has exceeded my expectations in terms of reliability, performance, and overall satisfaction. So, let’s dive into the details of my ownership experience.

The current ODO stands at 10,200 Km at the time of writing this review.



Index:-
1. Reliability
2. Engine Performance
3. Fuel Economy
4. Comfort and Suspension
5. Road Presence
6. First Service Experience



1. Reliability:-
From the moment I drove my car off the lot, it has proven itself to be the epitome of reliability. I can confidently say that I have never encountered any major issues or breakdowns throughout the entire year. Whether it is daily commuting or long road trips, my car has always performed flawlessly.
I am happy to report that I never got any “EPC Errors” or “AC Performance” issues or even “Power Window Rolldown” problems that are commonly seen on the internet.
In this year of ownership, I have never faced any significant niggles. No strange noises, no warning lights, and no unexpected surprises. It has truly been a "fill it and shut it" type of experience.

2. Engine Performance:-

It is actually hard to believe it is a small motor under the hood. Went on a road trip from Patiala to Jaipur in December last year, the other car with us was a Creta 1.6 Petrol (2018). I drove both Kushaq and Creta for almost 50:50 and can confidently say that this Small Turbo GDI motor is supreme!
The engine is very smooth and the car goes 90Kmph at 2K RPMs, which is a very relaxed number. This also translates into a very good fuel economy, more on that in the next section.

On the highway, this car is a hoot to drive. I love redlining it, especially in the 3rd gear which is the strongest gear in this car. Gearing is quite tall in the interest of fuel economy.

In the city traffic though, this car requires the active involvement of the driver. There is a considerable turbo lag before 1.7K RPM, thus requiring constant gear shifts. Not a problem though, because the gearbox is smooooth!


3. Fuel Economy :-

I have gotten truly amazing mileage figures from this car. I am not too sure of the City Traffic because I don’t encounter much where I live, a rough idea is it gives 11 to 14Kmpl depending on the type of Traffic. I have never seen it below 11Kmpl on the MID though.

But out on the highway is where this car shines in this department. If you can control the throttle nicely, achieving above 23 Kmpl is a piece of cake at speeds below 90Kmph (max speed limit on most NHs). I am stating this figure with complete confidence because I have derived 24 Kmpl (by Tank-to-Tank method) on my return journey from Jaipur at constant speeds of 80Kmph on the Ambala-Narnaul Expressway. Don’t ask me how I did it because the amount of self-control you need to drive a European car on an empty expressway is way too difficult to have, especially when driven by a car enthusiast. It tests your patience levels to an extreme which is very difficult to endure, I must say.

On Normal Highways too, above 20Kmpl with AC is easily achievable even if driven sedately without any special attention to fuel economy.
The least I have gotten on an NH while having a blast was 15.5 Kmpl.
The car is truly a hoot to drive and I always have a B-L-A-S-T on Highways (only when it is safe).

Primarily, this car is driven by my mother on her daily commute to work which is 50 Km to and fro on a well-built state highway and a constant speed of 70-80 Kmph throughout. She gets 22.5 in Winters with No AC and 19 in Summers with AC (based on MID only).

The car is always filled with XP95 from Indian Oil which is approx. Rs. 7.5 more per liter than Normal Petrol. Did an in-depth analysis at the beginning of this car’s ownership and I noticed approx. 1.5 Kmpl more mileage with improved engine note and possible performance too. Also, the inner sticker on the Fuel Lid recommends 95 Octane anyway, so I stick to it.


4. Comfort and Suspension: -

The seat comfort is amazing along with a very comfortable suspension setup that is Neither too hard nor too soft, just the perfect balance.
One thing I notice though is that the front co-driver seat is set a bit too low, that person sitting there almost seems to sink inside the seat. Just nitpicking though.


5. Road Presence: -
As I mentioned in my Initial Ownership Thread, the road presence of this car especially in Punjab where this car is rare (not the case anymore, I see quite many Kushaqs on the road these days) is taken well. People often complement the design of this car, often comparing it with the much more expensive BMW X1 for some reason. Also “Skoda” brand commands respect here in Punjab.


6. First Service Experience:-

I got the car serviced just yesterday on 11th May, 2023. I have taken 4 years/ 60K km maintenance package, thus the service cost came to be 0/-.
Things replaced were Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Oil drain Plug, and Cabin Filter.
But me being a Bhpian, opted for the Air Filter Replacement instead of just cleaning it so, got a bill of Rs. 300 for it.

The AC Update was done during the service, and am yet to test out what the difference is.

Also, an Important update for fellow Kushaq/Taigun/Slavia/Virtus 1.0 TSI owners although our Owner’s Manual recommends 0w30 grade engine oil, the latest circular issued to the service centers has updated the engine oil grade i.e. 0w20 VW 508/509 now. It is manufactured by Shell Hong Kong and is Imported here by VW-Skoda.

The Service was done at Krishna Skoda Patiala and my experience there was amazing. Both the Service Advisor and the Technician who worked on my Car, (Both Mr. Parminder) were truly knowledgeable and knew their work. Throughout the service, I was standing there by my car and never objected to it, I took photographs of various parts, (coming soon in a different thread where I shall be revealing quite interesting insights about VW 2.0 Cars) we had an interesting discussion on Old Skoda-VW Cars and engines. Learned a lot from both and enjoyed the whole process and never felt bored standing there (Of course).

In conclusion, my one-year ownership experience with Skoda Kushaq has been nothing short of exceptional. It has exceeded my expectations in terms of reliability, performance, and overall satisfaction. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a hassle-free and enjoyable driving experience. Here's to many more years of happy motoring!



- Ranvir

[thirdmainroad]

Originally Posted by Rambo-RS

Greetings Bhpians!

I am here to share my one-year ownership experience with my car, and I must say it has been a truly delightful journey.
- Ranvir

Hello Ranvir. What variant is your Kushaq please?

[yesyeswe]

Originally Posted by thirdmainroad

Hello Ranvir. What variant is your Kushaq please?

It's kushaq active peace edition, a special edition based on the base active trim, minus the radio unit. Price was 9.99 lakhs ex showroom, a really steel deal. It was launched during the semi conductor shortage, very few units were sold, those who got it are really lucky.

[thirdmainroad]

Originally Posted by yesyeswe

It's kushaq active peace edition

So that comes with a 1.0 engine?