Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo Spared From The Touchscreen Downsizing

This sportier-looking version of the SUV will continue to carry on with the 10-inch unit borrowed from the standard model’s top-spec Style trim

• The Slavia and standard Kushaq will get downsized 8-inch touchscreens.

• Skoda offers the Kushaq Monte Carlo with the same features as the SUV’s Style trim.

• The Monte Carlo trim gets cosmetic changes inside and out.

• It can be had with both turbo-petrol engine options of the standard model.

• Skoda retails it from Rs 16 lakh to Rs 19.5 lakh (ex-showroom).

Skoda had recently confirmed that it is downsizing the touchscreen infotainment of the Slavia and Kushaq from the 10-inch unit to an 8-inch system. Fortunately, this move won’t hamper the infotainment setup available in the SUV’s Monte Carlo version.

The Monte Carlo model is based on the standard Kushaq’s range-topping Style trim. Hence, the former gets all the bells and whistles of the Style variants including the 10-inch touchscreen system.

The carmaker has made some cosmetic changes to the exterior and interior including ‘Monte Carlo’ badges and chrome deletion for blacked-out elements. Inside, the Kushaq Monte Carlo gets an all-black cabin theme with red highlights on the dashboard, centre console, and a black-red treatment for the seats.

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Skoda has provided the SUV’s Monte Carlo version with both 115PS/178Nm 1-litre and 150PS/250Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine options. While both engines get a 6-speed MT as standard, a 6-speed AT and a 7-speed DCT are their respective automatic transmission options.

• SUVs Priced From Rs 10 Lakh To Rs 20 Lakh
• Upcoming SUVs In India

The Kushaq Monte Carlo is priced between Rs 16 lakh and Rs 19.5 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). While it doesn’t have any direct rivals, the standard SUV takes on the likes of the MG Astor, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, and Hyundai Creta.

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