Skoda Kushaq Explorer concept unveiled in India

The Kushaq Explorer is based on the Style variant.

Skoda has showcased a new concept of the Kushaq featuring a rugged look. Dubbed the Kushaq Explorer, the SUV was recently unveiled and is being evaluated for the Indian market.

Based on the Kushaq Style, the new concept gets a range of cosmetic changes. These include a matte green exterior colour with orange highlights, black body cladding and silver skid plates. The SUV also gets a blacked-out front grille, black alloy wheels, and ORVMs as well as functional roof rails fitted with an LED light bar.

Inside, the Kushaq Explorer features body-coloured dashboard inserts and is equipped with a head-up display, a 360-degree camera and an upgraded reverse camera with guidelines.

The Kushaq Explorer will be offered with the same set of engines as the standard model. These include the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 114 BHP and 178 Nm and the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit that makes 148 BHP and 250 Nm. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG.