[Latheesh]

Here is the link for tomorrows launch (11 AM)

https://youtu.be/DM9JJKbzAAQ

[Sidban85]

If one can live with the looks of Taigun and the wait for a couple of months, the advantages will be initial feedback on the new platform from Kushaq users and some extra features like digital cockpit. Does the Taigun miss out anything vs. Kushaq?

[AMG Power]

Performance Comparison:

Kia Seltos 1.4 Turbo Manual Vs Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSI Manual

Kia Seltos: 1353 cc, 140 BHP
Skoda Kushaq: 1498 cc, 148 BHP

0-100 timings (All ACI figures)

Skoda Kushaq: 9.57

Kia Seltos: 8.96

20-80 kmph in 3rd Gear

Skoda Kushaq: 9.45

Kia Seltos: 10.05


40-100 kmph in 4th Gear

Kia Seltos: 10.62

Skoda Kushaq: 10.65

Even with 143 cc and 8 Bhp more, VW’s 1.5 TSI engine is slower than the Korean 1.4 Turbo engine except for the 3rd gear slog.

For those who came in late to the party:

How has VW effected a compromise with the 1.5 TSI ?

The 1.5 TSI (EA 211 EVO) uses the same block as the 1.4 TSI. Coming up with a new block for the 1.5 TSI would have meant higher development costs, larger inventory and longer time to market. So VW took the easy way out and lengthened the stroke of the 1.4 to get the larger displacement. The advantage of a longer stroke is that you get more torque at lower rpms.

However whenever you use the block of a smaller engine to develop a larger engine there will be compromises. In this case, it shows up in the higher NVH levels (block is thinner so doesn’t absorb the vibrations). The top end will be rough and the engine will not be rev happy because the strain exerted on the smaller block shows up at higher revs.

This is why some reviews have indicated that the 1.5 TAI isn’t a firecracker of an engine like the other TSI’s and it isn’t as responsive as the other TSI’s.

If the 1.5 TSI was built GROUNDS UP with a completely new block using the same tolerances as the 1.4 TSI, this wouldn’t have been the case, the VW engine would have been a fantastic engine and the Korean lower displacement engine wouldn’t have even been close.

VW’s EVO series (of engines, chassis and shortly gearboxes) indicate short cuts, compromises and cost cutting. At the cost of repeating myself, the term EVO has exactly the opposite connotation of a certain car with the same name.

[RaghuVis]

Excellent review as always. This time the review has come up really faster than the usual pace so that is even better!

Coming to the car, let me add my two cents as potential buyer though not immediate.

1. I will be upgrading from Polo and would not want a car with lesser safety rating. Some people argue that GNCAP is not the holy grail. I agree. But that would not make me buy a car that has already proved to have an unstable structure or chasis. So out goes the Korean siblings.

2. With ever increasing traffic, I would definitely prefer a compact SUV which is not too big on road but also not sub4m contraptions created just for saving people money on tax. So out goes all Sub 4m and bigger cars like Harrier and Hector.

3. Again coming from Polo, I appreciate clean lines over quirky in your face designs. So out goes S-Cross (And that Pathetic Auto box).

4. Need a car that is not so old in design no matter how good it drives. So out goes Duster.

I am sure there are many who are like me who does not have an alternative in the current market and have to make one compromise or the other. In such a scenario, Kushaq is a sigh of relief and is definitely something that can be considered which I would not have said about a Skoda car 1 year ago. So yeah, eagerly looking for price reveal.

[fhdowntheline]

Originally Posted by AMG Power

Performance Comparison:


Even with 143 cc and 8 Bhp more, VW’s 1.5 TSI engine is slower than the Korean 1.4 Turbo engine except for the 3rd gear slog.

At an every day user's level, do we even notice a 0.5 second difference? Are we considering factors like road conditions? One small pothole during acceleration makes for 0.5 second difference. I think we must take these cars for what they are: Compact Crossovers for people who want a different body style than a typical sedan/hatch with the advantage of better ground clearance. They all (including Creta/Seltos, SCross, Vitara Brezza, Nexon, Ecosport) are good for 4 adults and their weekend luggage. Thats about it. About a decade ago, the most diverse options in terms of features was amongst the hatchbacks. Now that has shifted to Compact crossovers. This is obviously a good indicator of the market buying power.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by AMG Power

Kia Seltos: 1353 cc, 140 BHP
Skoda Kushaq: 1498 cc, 148 BHP

0-100 timings (All ACI figures)

Skoda Kushaq: 9.57
Kia Seltos: 8.96

Interestingly, the figures for the Kushaq (as tested by ACI) remains consistent with (and slightly faster than) their figures for the heavier 1.5 TSi offerings, so I guess it wasn't very much affected by the wet conditions during this time of the year.

For example, here are the numbers for the Skoda Karoq and Volkswagen TRoc -

0-100 timings -
Skoda Karoq - 10.03 seconds
Volkswagen TRoc - 9.89 seconds.

That said - 0-100 in less than 10 seconds is fast enough for any crossover in the segment. None of the above figures matter if Skoda can get a 4 or 5 star NCAP rating.

[sunikkat]

Originally Posted by

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0-100 timings (All ACI figures)[/b]

Skoda Kushaq: 9.57

Kia Seltos: 8.96

But when you compare the autocar numbers for Seltos DCT and Kushaq DSG, Kushaq is faster.

Kushaq 1.5 TSI DSG - 9.54

Kia Seltos DCT - 9.72

Also in 20 to 80 and 40 to 100 Kushaq DSG is faster than Seltos DCT

So I guess we might have to wait for more 0 to 100 numbers to come out.

[volkman10]

Škoda Kushaq will eventually be sold in Europe as well.

Rumoured to be priced at ₹ 9 - 15 lakhs when launched.

Škoda has announced that it is also counting on the sale of this model in Europe, namely in Russia and in some neighboring countries. Although this possibility was theoretically at stake from the beginning, it is now the intention of the carmaker itself. And although it is still a piece of sale in EU countries, nothing can be ruled out, especially when Škoda also counts on sales in Africa.

In fact, the car will not go on sale until July 12, but it should be in the range of 254 to 432 thousand CZK

Link

[CarguyNish]

Originally Posted by Latheesh

We do not have the proper real life video of the red till now.

Finally, someone realized it.

https://youtu.be/D9VxaCRQB7Y

Looks smashing in Red.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by CarguyNish

Finally, someone realized it.

Here is also rendered Kushaq vRS in red, imagined by SRK -


(Image Source)

[dh.harshal]

Eagerly waiting for price reveal event now.

By the way, can anyone share exact door to door (shoulder to shoulder) rear seat dimension comparison between Kushaq v/s competition and Kushaq v/s Polo/Vento? This will give better idea in terms of space comparison rather than labelling Kushaq as a strict 4 seater.

[sramanat]

With 20 minutes to go before the official unveil, this is probably the first car that I've come across where the product team has been successful in maintaining absolute secrecy from the curious team-bhp forum members. No anonymous tipsters, no PPTs or documents lying around... That's a job well done.
This also means team-bhp should befriend some Skoda execs

The ATs are beyond my budget. I'm out!

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Skoda Kushaq launched at 10.49 lakhs!

Detailed prices below -

[RD150]

Launched at 10.49 lacs ex showroom. 50k more than the segment leader Creta.

[Latheesh]

No variant details? No color restrictions? Where are the details?