Skoda Kushaq facelift Live Reveal and Latest Updates: Price, Features, Colours and Variants

The new Kushaq facelift will now feature a 26.03 cm digital cockpit, which we have also seen on a few other Skoda vehicles. It is a fully digital unit that is also fully customizable and comes with turn-by-turn navigation.

Skoda India has revealed the new Kushaq. It looks sharper and more aggressive. The design highlights are taken from the Kodiaq which is the flagship SUV of the brand.

The Kushaq will now come with massaging seats at the rear. This is a first-in-segment feature.

The Kushaq facelift will also come with a panoramic sunroof. However, it will be offered only on the top-end Prestige variant.

All variants of the new Kushaq will have alloy wheels and a sunroof as standard. Both of these features are quite popular in the Indian market.

Skoda will offer the Kushaq facelift in eight colour options. There is Candy White, Brilliant Silver, Deep Black, Lava Blue, Carbon Steel, Shimla Green, Steel Grey and Cherry Red.

Skoda has confirmed that it will be bringing the Kodiaq RS to the Indian market. It will sit as the flagship SUV for the brand and will launch in Q2 of 2026.

Skoda has also announced that they will be bringing a fresh lot of Octavia vRS after the first batch sold out in just 20 minutes. As of now, we do not know how many units the brand willbring.

Skoda has announced that later this year, the brand will introduce the Sportline variant of the Kylaq. It will be sportier, sharper and more expressive version of the Kylaq.

Till now, the Kylaq was sold in 4 variants and 7 price points, but now it will be sold in 6 variants and 11 price points.

The Signature+ and Signature variants are now updated with rear wiper, electric sunroof, paddle shifters, rain sensing wipers and auto-dimming IRVM.

The Kylaq now gets a new variant, Classic+. It will be offered with an automatic transmission as well as a manual gearbox. It will sit above the base variant. There will also be an electric sunroof, automatic wipers, multi-function wipers and much more.

2026 is a big year for Skoda. The brand plans to bring 10 new products in the Indian market. These include new variants for the Kylaq, Kodiaq RS and Octavia RS as well.

Skoda sold 72,665 units last year, registering a growth of 107 per cent. The best-selling product for the brand was the Kylaq. The Octavia RS was sold out in under 20 minutes. The Slavia currently has a market share of 25 per cent when it comes to the sedan segment.

The Kylaq is the most affordable vehicle that Skoda sells in India. It has been a major sales driver and has helped double the brand's sales in the Indian market.

Skoda has 320 touch points in India. The brand opened 70 new touchpoints last year. On average, the company opens one new dealership every week.

It's been 150 years since Skoda's inception, and they have been present in India for the past 25 years. Germany, Czech, and UK are some of the major markets for Skoda. India is the fourth biggest market for Skoda. India is also the biggest market for Skoda outside Europe.

Skoda Kushaq facelift will continue to come with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.

The launch event is taking place in Cochin, India, and the event is scheduled to start at 10:45 AM. People who are interested in watching the event live can go to Skoda India's YouTube channel.

Currently, the Skoda Kushaq starts at ₹10.66 lakh and ₹18.49 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom.

The Kushaq facelift is expected to receive subtle yet noticeable design updates. These include revised front and rear bumpers, a refreshed grille design and new alloy wheel patterns. The overall silhouette might remain familiar, but the updates give the SUV a fresher and more contemporary road presence.

Inside, the Kushaq facelift focuses on improving perceived quality and usability. Updates are expected in the infotainment system, interior trims and feature list. Skoda aims to address customer feedback by offering a more premium and better-equipped cabin experience. There could be additional features on offer as well.

Pricing is expected to see a slight increase over the outgoing model, mainly due to added features and design updates. Skoda is likely to position the Kushaq facelift aggressively to maintain its appeal against well-established rivals.

The Kushaq facelift competes directly with popular midsize SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun and Honda Elevate, making this one of the most competitive segments in India.

As of mid-2025, Skoda Auto India has sold over 89,000 units of the Kushaq SUV since its launch in July 2021. The vehicle crossed this cumulative sales milestone within four years, representing a significant portion of Skoda's SUV sales in the Indian market.