Skoda Kushaq Gets A Limited Edition Matte Colour Option

With only 500 units of this Matte Edition up for grabs, you might need to hurry if you want one

• New Skoda Kushaq Matte Edition launched from Rs 16.19 lakh. 

• Commands Rs 40,000 over the top-end Style trim. 

• Available with 1-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines with the choice of manual and automatic transmissions. 

• It’s covered in a Carbon Steel matte paint, while ORVMs, door handles, and rear spoiler get a gloss black finish. 

• No interior design changes; gets the bigger 10-inch touchscreen system. 

Buyers of premium SUVs with peppy engines love a matte finish and now the Skoda Kushaq gets it too with the new Matte Edition finished in the shade of Carbon Steel. It is a limited-run edition positioned between the top-end Style and Monte Carlo variants and there are only 500 units of it available. 

Variant-wise Prices

The matte edition demands Rs 40,000 over the corresponding Style variants and is Rs 30,000 more affordable than the top-spec Monte Carlo. 

Styling Changes

The Skoda Kushaq was already available with the Carbon Steel shade, but the matte paint finish looks a lot sportier. Complementing it are the ORVMs, door handles, and rear spoiler finished in gloss black. However, it’s not entirely blacked out as the grille, trunk garnish, and window garnish continue to have the chrome finishing. For the 1.5-litre TSI variants, there’s an exclusive badge as well, which will help in differentiating from the 1-litre TSI variant. 

No Changes To The Interior

The interior carries no styling change and it already gets a blacked out cabin with leatherette upholstery. However, it does get the 10-inch touchscreen system which was available at the time of launch. This system gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a 6-speaker sound system with subwoofer.

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In terms of features, it retains an electric sunroof, automatic AC, an 8-inch digital driver’s display, wireless charger, up to six airbags, ESC, and a rear camera. 

All Powertrain Options

The Kushaq Matte Edition is offered with 115PS 1-litre and 150PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines, with a 6-speed manual transmission. The 1-litre engine gets the choice of a 6-speed automatic, while the bigger engine goes with a 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch automatic) unit. 

Price And Rivals

The Kushaq ranges from Rs 11.59 lakh to Rs 19.69 lakh (ex-showroom), rivalling the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, and upcomers like the Honda Elevate and Citroen C3 Aircross. 

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