2025 Skoda Kushaq: Czech Precision Touch to Indian Roads.Cdec नेक्स9631667. The 2025 Skoda Kushaq is the Czech carmaker’s 2.0 take on the Indian compact crossover game after its been part of the scene for a few years.
Based on the India-specific MQB-A0-IN platform, the new Kushaq embodies Skoda’s philosophy of providing European-engineered products tailored to meet local tastes and conditions.
Design Evolution
The 2025 model carries forward the Kushaq’s signature European design language with some subtle refinements.
LED headlights with a more crystalline expression, the hallmark of the ŠKODA product line,
give this car a remarkable presence as does the wide butterfly grille that has come to define the brand.
New alloys and new colours, like the Lava Blue color shown here offer more chances for personalization.
The short overhangs and robust stance ensure the proportions remain well-judged, while the body doesn’t have the same slab-like visual bulk of some competitors.
There’s minimal use of chrome garnish, balancing the local preference for bling with Skoda’s typically restrained European design feel.
Cabin Refinement
On the inside, the Kushaq’s build quality has managed to build onto that good first impression.
The ergonomics-focused dashboard design remains driver-centric, with new accents to please the eye while suiting the need.
It’s a modest pleasure, but the sensation of physical climate controls being operated rather than something buried in touchscreen menus reveals the practical nature of Skoda cabin design.
The 2025 version upgrades to ventilated front seats for additional models to cater to India’s climatic requirements.
Rear passenger seat comfort has been improved and there’s new cushioning to ensure your rear-seat passengers are as comfortable in the car as you are,
but rear space is tight–a weakness built in to the Mazdaspeed 3’s platform architecture.
Technology Integration
The infotainment system has been replaced with a 10.1-inch unit that offers integration of wireless smarthphons for a more intuitive interface.
The digital instrument cluster is now more customizable and is still well-lit and legible in different light environment.
MyŠKODA Connect package of features from Skoda grows some more with increased remote capability and greater smartphone integration.
The voice command feature now works better with Indian accents and is able to understand the different pronunciations and dialects, a testament to Skoda’s localization efforts beyond hardware upgrades.
Performance Credentials
The powertrain choices still revolve around the familiar 1.0 TSI three-cylinder and 1.5 TSI four-cylinder turbo petrols.
The sub-150 PS unit offers 115 PS, whereas the 150 PS one provides 150 PS – a great punch of the right mix of performance and efficiency.
Transmissions for the engine come in the form of a 6-Speed Manual, a 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic and a 7-Speed DSG.
The engine calibration was also fine-tuned to deliver better bottom-end torque, and thus, better initial response in city driving, an aspect where the car was criticised before.
The Europe-tuned chassis is still spot on with its handling qualities, but the suspension now takes better to the idiosyncrasies of Indian roads while still keeping stability intact.
Safety Framework
Continuing Skoda’s tradition of strong construction values, the 2025 Kushaq brings to the table even more active safety hardware to complement an already impressive suite of passive safety offerings.
Six airbags are now standard across the different model grades, as is advanced safety kit for higher grades with features such as autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance.
The electronic stability control system has also been repogrammed for improved effectiveness across a range of road surfaces,
while the hill-hold control will help things smoothly along on the busy urban commuter run.
Pros:
Exceptional quality build, it fit and finish from Europe
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Best-in-class driving dynamics and precision handling
Lots of safety features to consider through the whole lineup
Simply intuitive technology, without the need for an overly complicated product!
Comprehensive Service support with uniform service costs
Cons:
Rear seat room is a bit behind some rivals in the sector
Costs more than some mass-market competitors
Not much ground clearance for rough off-roading
No diesel available for high-mileage drivers
Intermittent parts delivery wait times in some of the smaller service centers
Resale value perception yet to mature in India
2025 Skoda Kushaq: Conclusion
The 2025 Skoda Kushaq further tidies what is already a strong offering in terms of bridging the gap bridge the gap between mass-market and premium.
It still offers a proposition for aspirational buyers looking for great driving experience, quality,
and safety in a package that doesn’t quite maximise as much space or feature count as possible.
For those who tilts slightly towards European engineering philosophies that have been tweaked to local conditions, the updated Kushaq is one of the most compelling options in the compact SUV space.