[anto1212]

I’m getting low mileage, car’s 1 month old with 500km.

Got just 10.2kmpl on highway. Any tips to improve?

AT 1L

[sauravpat]

Originally Posted by venkyhere

Assuming the same track width and almost same suspension stiffness (comparable ride quality of elevated CSUV v/s the sedan , both sharing same platform) , wont a higher c.o.g place a higher lateral load (on the torsion beam rear, ARB in the front etc) , and hence result in a higher 'lag' , since the suspension is not just fighting vertical force, but is fighting a "moment" and the higher c.o.g would result in more unequal loading on left v/s right and hence placing a higher onus on the same suspension (which is the same between the two cars) ? The swept arc whilst twisting by an angle, will be higher, if the point of action of the force making the twist is further away from the vertex, right ?
In other words, how can c.o.g remain truly independent from influencing the amount of lean, when the same spring/roll-bar/torsion-bar stiffness is countering the same mass that is trying to move outwards ?

Extremely well put sir. Hit the nail on the head. Terrific explanation.

[anto1212]

Is it possible to get extended warranty after the purchase?

[KuvamBansal]

Hello Everyone,
Wanted to understand from fellow bhpians regarding discounts being offered on Kushaq. I have booked Ambition 1.0 AT and has been offered the following deal.

Ex Showroom - 14.2 Lakhs
Registration - ~1.45 lakhs (10%)
On Road price (after discounts) - 15.7 lakhs (including zero dep and RTI insurance, 4yrs service package and basic kit-mud flap, tyre inflator etc)

Is the deal being offered decent or are we being taken for a ride? 🙈

[thanixravindran]

Originally Posted by anto1212

Is it possible to get extended warranty after the purchase?

Yes, Please refer this link.

Originally Posted by KuvamBansal

Hello Everyone,
Wanted to understand from fellow bhpians regarding discounts being offered on Kushaq.
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Is the deal being offered decent or are we being taken for a ride? ��

Please provide the break-up of quote and discounts to judge better. Essentially what you wrote is you are getting free insurance, service package and accessories. I guess this will be worth around Rs. 70,000 (32K insurance, 16K service package after discounts, 20K worth accessories). I hope this is for 2022 model AND not older 21 model.

[KuvamBansal]

Originally Posted by thanixravindran

Yes, Please refer this link.



Please provide the break-up of quote and discounts to judge better. Essentially what you wrote is you are getting free insurance, service package and accessories. I guess this will be worth around Rs. 70,000 (32K insurance, 16K service package after discounts, 20K worth accessories). I hope this is for 2022 model AND not older 21 model.

Yes, approx discounts come to around 70k (insurance. SMP and essential kit). This is for the 2022 model.
Is this decent?

[Venkatesh]

Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo, launch could take place as early as the second half of April 2022.











Link

[thanixravindran]

Originally Posted by KuvamBansal

Yes, approx discounts come to around 70k (insurance. SMP and essential kit). This is for the 2022 model.
Is this decent?

It depends on your appetite to negotiate further Vs dealer to close the sale in March with quarter and financial year end closing. During 2021 year end discount, I think there was cash discount to Rs. 50,000 with insurance on your own + SMP at Rs. 15,999. So this looks decent.

Accessories, you can get it from anywhere/anytime like tyre inflator. There are very minimum accessories available with Skoda dealers. So try to push for cash discount if possible. If not, get useful accessories that you want.

[JishD]

Originally Posted by anto1212

I’m getting low mileage, car’s 1 month old with 500km.

Got just 10.2kmpl on highway. Any tips to improve?

AT 1L

Let the car settle till about 1.5k - I got 13-14 kpl on my first highway drive.
If driving between 60-90 kph use D, else move to S. You will be in the powerband and need to dump the accelerator far less.

Also try to use XP95 or higher octane fuel for those highway runs.

[nitkel]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo, launch could take place as early as the second half of April 2022.

That red Monte Carlo looks more like a Coca-Cola edition! Pleasing on the outside but extremely tacky on the inside for sure.

[rideon74]

Originally Posted by nitkel

That red Monte Carlo looks more like a Coca-Cola edition! Pleasing on the outside but extremely tacky on the inside for sure.

Must say that I agree with you. Skoda's Monte Carlo edition is supposed to be about extra style and substance but this feels like a step down from what's in the market already

[roadlover1705]

Originally Posted by anto1212

I’m getting low mileage, car’s 1 month old with 500km.

Got just 10.2kmpl on highway. Any tips to improve?

AT 1L

Turbo petrols are very sensitive to throttle. So if you constantly do high RPM in low gears, the fuel consumption will be higher when compared to NA or TD engines.

Also, let the initial run happen around 1500km, FE improves after that.

[DocHudson]

Hello everyone!
I've recently joined team-BHP and this is my first post here. Please forgive me for any noob mistakes.

We recently bought a Kushaq 1.0 Ambition AT (Buying experience coming soon) and I'm planning to buy a dashcam for it. Before buying, I wanted to confirm a few things.

1. How is the 70mai pro plus dashcam?
2. Should I consider hardwiring the dashcam?
3. Can I navigate the wires through the A-pillars or someplace else? Don't want the wires to be visible openly.
4. Any other good dashcam options in the market, my budget is around 10k.

Ending the dashcam discussion, my second question is, has anyone upgraded the horn in their kushaq? I'm not a fan of the original horn and the dealership has quoted 12k for the horn that comes in the Octavia/Superb. I'm looking for aftermarket options, if anyone was ever in the same boat as me, please let me know the resolution.

[Kaus2002]

Originally Posted by DocHudson

1. How is the 70mai pro plus dashcam?
2. Should I consider hardwiring the dashcam?
3. Can I navigate the wires through the A-pillars or someplace else? Don't want the wires to be visible openly.
4. Any other good dashcam options in the market, my budget is around 10k.

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1. 70mai pro plus is good dashcam, I recently purchased it. Here are some +ive and -ive.
+ Built in feature like GPS & ADAS.
+ It comes with electrostatic sticker, so chances of 3m sticker or suction cup mount adhesive melting and sticking on wind screen are unlikely.
+ good image resolution and storage upto 128gb.

- Product quality is questionable, it’s 12v usb charger has stopped working a week after the purchase and also caused a short circuit in my Kushaq’s cigarette lighter(had to replace fuse, it cost me ₹34 only). So don’t use that instead buy a good quality one.
- You will appreciate ADAS for couple days, but there after you might feel irritated with it’s prompting for Lane change or vehicle ahead warnings every now and then .

Yes you can navigate wires through A, B & C pillars and regarding hardwiring if you really need parking surveillance then only risk it. My SA has warned me if it cause any electrical issues then your warranty may be voided. So I didn’t risked it and you can check with your own SA .

Coming to horn now, I don’t see any problem with default horn. It’s pretty loud and clear, I realised it when I was honked by an other kushaq when I was on my 2 wheeler .

[DocHudson]

Originally Posted by Kaus2002

1. 70mai pro plus is good dashcam, I recently purchased it. Here are some +ive and -ive.
+ Built in feature like GPS & ADAS.
+ It comes with electrostatic sticker, so chances of 3m sticker or suction cup mount adhesive melting and sticking on wind screen are unlikely.
+ good image resolution and storage upto 128gb.

- Product quality is questionable, it’s 12v usb charger has stopped working a week after the purchase and also caused a short circuit in my Kushaq’s cigarette lighter(had to replace fuse, it cost me ₹34 only). So don’t use that instead buy a good quality one.
- You will appreciate ADAS for couple days, but there after you might feel irritated with it’s prompting for Lane change or vehicle ahead warnings every now and then .

Yes you can navigate wires through A, B & C pillars and regarding hardwiring if you really need parking surveillance then only risk it. My SA has warned me if it cause any electrical issues then your warranty may be voided. So I didn’t risked it and you can check with your own SA .

Coming to horn now, I don’t see any problem with default horn. It’s pretty loud and clear, I realised it when I was honked by an other kushaq when I was on my 2 wheeler .

Thanks @kaus2002 for the information.
I think I'll go with the 70mai pro plus only, it seems like a decent choice. I don't really need parking surveillance so won't take the hardwiring route. And noted on the USB charger.

I was thinking to get the dashcam installed from the dealership only to avoid any warranty issues. Not sure how much they will charge though.

And I've put the horn decision on hold for now. It's a battle between the heart and the mind now. Let's see who wins