Skoda Kushaq

Positives:

• Getting inside the Kushaq is easy due to the tall roof and perfect seat height.
• Equipped with white ambient lighting to make occupants feel comfortable.
• Some versions have an analogue instrument cluster, while others have an all-digital one.
• Available with electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats.
• The two-spoke steering design has new scroll wheels to control various functions.
• Bootspace is not the biggest in the segment, but is tall and has no unnecessary intrusions.
• There are two USB-C sockets in the front and at the rear, along with wireless charging.
• The electric sunroof comes with anti-pinch technology for occupant safety.
• The 10-inch touchscreen gets wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and has an easy-to-use/read user interface.
• Gets the excellent eight-inch all-digital 'Virtual Cockpit' instrument cluster.
• Seats offer good overall support (even for tall occupants); comfortable for long journeys.
• Skoda ConnectED allows for telematic services such as car location and real-time speed tracking.
• Visibility from the front row is good due to the thin A-pillars and large windows.
• Gets automatic climate control and adjustable rear air-conditioning vents.
• The Kushaq has more leg space than the Hyundai Creta since the wheelbase is 41mm longer.
• Available with a rear-view camera with static guidelines for easy and safe parking.

Negatives:

• The buttons on the steering wheel do not have a reassuring feel when used.
• Quality of plastic on door handles and lower dashboard/centre console is not as expected of Skoda.
• Touchscreen controls for the climate control (no physical buttons) are difficult to use when driving.
• The rear bench seat does not give good under-thigh support.
• Only two passengers can sit comfortably at the rear due to the middle backrest design.
• One needs to lift their baggage high to place it in the boot due to the tall loading lip.

Positives:

• The Kushaq has a five-star safety rating from Global NCAP and gets six airbags.
• Equipped with electronic stability control, traction control, roll-over protection, motor slip regulation, and electronic differential locking.
• Offered with hill-hold, tyre pressure monitoring, and reflective tape on all doors for better visibility.

Negatives

• Not equipped with ADAS functions.

Positives:

• Premium interiors due to the chrome, piano-black strips, dotted texture, and black-grey shades.
• Gets crystalline LED head and taillamps along with fog lamps with static cornering function.
• Are offered with scuff plates that have the Kushaq inscription.
• Matte Edition, Elegance Edition, and Monte Carlo offer unique trims for varying buyer preferences.
• Gets 16-inch and 17-inch single-tone and dual-tone alloys depending on the variant.
• Available with a range of paint shades and with contrasting roof colours too.
• Upholstery options include single/dual-tone fabric, leatherette, and leather seats.

Negatives:

• The blank buttons on the centre console, where the hazard switch is located, look ugly.
• There are many glossy surfaces inside the cabin that accumulate fingerprints and dust.