My take on Skoda Kushaq after 30,000 km: Fuel efficiency, safety & more

It lacks all those flashy, cosmetic features which Kia and Hyundai offer but it is livable without them.

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For me, Kushaq is also my 2nd car after I sold the Ford Freestyle and the reason is the same - exited from India and dicey about the service availability of spares and decreased resale value.

I've spent the last 2.6 years and 30,000 kilometers behind the wheel of my Skoda Kushaq, and it's been a memorable journey so far. Here's my take on this capable SUV:

Drive Experience:

The Kushaq has been a joy to drive, with a comfortable and confident feel on the road. Whether navigating steep ghats in Maharashtra or cruising on the plains of Hyderabad and Warangal, the car has taken on every terrain with ease.

Fuel Efficiency:

On the highways, I've consistently achieved a mileage of 19-20 km/l, which is impressive. However, my enthusiastic driving style (adrenaline mode, anyone?) has brought the average down to 16 km/l.

Stability and Safety:

The Kushaq has proven to be rock-solid at high speeds. I recall a heart-stopping moment on the Hyderabad highway when I accidentally hit a stray dog at 90 km/h. The car remained stable, and the ABS kicked in, preventing any loss of control or deviation from my lane.

Brakes:

The brakes have been more than adequate, even in emergency situations like when a truck suddenly changed lanes without indicating. I had to slam on the brakes hard, but the Kushaq stayed in its lane, thanks to the effective ABS.

Cons

• Remains fairly the same as boot space is not limited for a family of 3 but still lacks some space.
• Not enough space to accommodate 3 full grown adults in the back seat which at times my friends tease me but I bought this car keeping in mind my family of 3 adults and a kid.
• It lacks all those flashy cosmetic features which the Kia and Hyundai offer but it is livable without these features.
• AC is the biggest drawback even after 2-3 visits of software upgrades, AC falls short to cool the cabin compared to its competitors.

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