2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift Variant-wise Features Detailed: Which One Should You Buy?
Even the base variant of the Kushaq facelift is well-equipped
Interested in buying the Skoda Kushaq facelift? Here’s our Ultimate Buying Guide!
Skoda is set to launch the Kushaq facelift on March 21. Available in a range of 5 variants, and with multiple powertrain combinations, the SUV has gotten a proper makeover, including the addition of some new features and a variant rejig.
If you wanted to take a closer look at each variant and the feature distribution, here is a detailed breakdown:
2026 Skoda Kushaq: Exterior
| Feature |
Classic Plus |
Signature |
Sportline |
Prestige |
Monte Carlo |
| LED Headlamps |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| LED DRLs |
✅(Single-Bar (MT)/Multi-Bar(AT) |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| LED Front Fog lamps with cornering function |
✅(AT only) |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Body Coloured ORVMs |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ (Dual-tone gets gloss black) |
| LED Taillamps with sequential Indicators |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| B- C- Pillar |
Matte Black |
Matte Black |
Gloss Black |
Gloss Black |
Gloss Black |
| Body-coloured door handles |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ (With Dark Chrome Accents) |
✅ (With Chrome Accents) |
✅ (With Dark Chrome Accents) |
| Roof Rails |
✅(Black) |
✅(Silver) |
✅(Black) |
✅(Silver) |
✅(Black) |
| Alloy Wheels |
16-inch (Silver) |
17-inch (Silver) |
17-inch (Black) |
17-inch (Silver) |
17-inch (Dual-tone) |
| Shark fin Antenna |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Red Brake Calipers |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ (1.5 turbo-petrol only) |
| Connected Taillamps with illuminated ‘Skoda’ logo |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Rear fog lamps |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Tailgate Spoiler |
Body Coloured |
Body Coloured |
Body Coloured |
Body Coloured |
Dual-tone |
| Rear faux diffuser |
Black |
Silver |
Gloss Black |
Silver |
Gloss Black |
- Even the base Classic Plus variant gets exterior elements usually only found in higher trims, such as LED lighting, alloy wheels, roof rails and even a tailgate spoiler.
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For a sporty look, buyers can pick the Sportline and Monte Carlo variants, which get a lot of blacked-out elements, red brake callipers, and unique alloy designs.
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Skoda is offering a total of 8 colours with the new Kushaq, but the dual-tone paint scheme is only available with 5 of them and only in the Monte Carlo trims.
You can check out this story for a thorough explanation of the Kushaq’s colours.
2026 Skoda Kushaq: Interior
| Feature |
Classic Plus |
Signature |
Sportline |
Prestige |
Monte Carlo |
| Cabin theme |
Black |
Black and Beige with Silver trims |
Black with Grey trims |
Black and Beige with Silver trims |
Black with Red trims |
| Upholstery |
Fabric |
Fabric |
Fabric |
Leatherette |
Leatherette |
| Seat colour |
Black and Greige |
Black and Greige |
Black and Greige |
Beige |
Black |
| Front seatback pockets |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Leatherette Steering wheel and gear knob |
✅(AT only) |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Instrument Cluster |
Analogue with MID |
7-inch Digital |
7-inch Digital |
10.25-inch Digital |
10.25-inch Digital |
| Aluminium pedals |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
❌ |
✅ |
| Foldable rear seats |
✅ |
✅(60:40 split) |
✅(60:40 split) |
✅(60:40 split) |
✅(60:40 split) |
| Parcel tray |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
- The base Classic Plus variant (read more about it here) of the Kushaq gets an all-black combination with fabric seats. This does not look upmarket, but will be easy to maintain in the long term.
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The Monte Carlo and Sportline (check how it looks here) variants exclusively get aluminium pedals for a sportier feel.
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Beige upholstery in the Prestige variant will make its interior feel the airiest and most opulent of the lot.
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| Feature |
Classic Plus |
Signature |
Sportline |
Prestige |
Monte Carlo |
| Automatic climate control with rear AC vents |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Cooled glovebox |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Sliding front centre armrest |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| 6-way powered front seats |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Ventilated front seats |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Sunroof |
Single-pane |
Single-pane |
Single-pane |
Panoramic |
Panoramic |
| Rear centre armrest with cupholders |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Adjustable rear headrests |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Cruise control |
✅(AT only) |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Rear massaging seats |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Power-adjustable ORVMs |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Power-folding ORVMs |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Keyless Entry |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Wireless Charger |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
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Even in terms of the comfort and convenience features, the new Kushaq gets a lot of tech like automatic climate control, power-adjustable ORVMs, a single-pane sunroof and a sliding front centre armrest.
- Cooled glovebox and a lot more features are offered from the one-above-base Signature variant.
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The crowd-favourite panoramic sunroof and the unique rear seat massaging are restricted to the top-spec Prestige and Monte Carlo trims.
2026 Skoda Kushaq: Infotainment
| Feature |
Classic Plus |
Signature |
Sportline |
Prestige |
Monte Carlo |
| Infotainment system |
7-inch touchscreen |
10.1-inch touchscreen |
10.1-inch touchscreen |
10.1-inch touchscreen |
10.1-inch touchscreen (with red theme) |
| Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
✅(Wired) |
✅(Wired Wireless) |
✅(Wired Wireless) |
✅(Wired Wireless) |
✅(Wired Wireless) |
| Sound system |
6-speaker |
6-speaker |
6-speaker |
8-speaker Skoda branded with subwoofer and amplifier |
8-speaker Skoda branded with subwoofer and amplifier |
| AI Assistant |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
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All variants of the Kushaq are equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system, sound system and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.
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Higher variants get a larger touchscreen along with wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and an in-built AI Assistant.
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The top-spec Prestige and Monte Carlo variants also get a better sound system with a subwoofer and amplifier bundled in.
2026 Skoda Kushaq: Safety
| Features |
Classic Plus |
Signature |
Sportline |
Prestige |
Monte Carlo |
| 6 airbags |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| ABS with EBD |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Hill hold control (HHC) |
✅(AT only) |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Parking sensors |
✅(Rear) |
✅(Front and Rear) |
✅(Front and Rear) |
✅(Front and Rear) |
✅(Front and Rear) |
| Rear parking camera |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Rear wiper with defogger |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Electronic differential lock |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Traction control |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
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As seen above, most of the safety features in the new Kushaq are standard across the range.
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Even the Classic Plus base variant comes equipped with 6 airbags, rear parking sensors, electronic differential lock, traction control, rain-sensing wipers and a rear wiper with defogger.
| Major feature miss: Despite these updates, the Kushaq still does not offer any ADAS features, which have become a norm in this segment. |
Powertrain Details
Mechanically, the new Kushaq’s engine lineup stays unchanged. It remains powered by 1-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines.
The former can be had with a 6-speed MT or a new 8-speed AT, which has replaced the 6-speed unit on the pre-facelift version. The 1.5-litre motor on the other hand can only be had with a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Our variant-wise powertrain options story will give you more details on which variant gets what feature.
Here are the new Kushaq’s detailed specifications:
| Engine |
1-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol |
1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol |
| Power |
115 PS |
150 PS |
| Torque |
178 Nm |
250 Nm |
| Transmission |
6-speed MT/8-speed AT (NEW) |
7-speed DCT |
Rivals
The Kushaq competes with rivals like the recently-launched Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Tata Curvv, MG Astor, Honda Elevate, and Volkswagen Taigun.