The Skoda Kushaq now gets a 6-speed automatic transmission in the Onyx trim priced at Rs 13.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India). This is the most affordable Kushaq automatic and is just Rs 60,000 more expensive than the Kushaq Onyx MT, which is priced at Rs 12.89 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
- Available only with the 1.0-litre TSI engine
- Gets hill hold assist, paddle shifters
- Gets 6 airbags as standard
Skoda Kushaq Onyx AT powertrain
This trim is available only with the 115hp, 178Nm, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, and it now gets a 6-speed automatic gearbox. This powertrain has a claimed fuel efficiency of 18.09kpl, and the Onyx AT also gets paddle shifters and hill hold assist.
Skoda Kushaq Onyx AT features and safety
The trim gets an ‘Onyx’ badging on the B-pillars, scuff plates and floor mats. Apart from that, it comes with 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, LED headlamps with DRLs, black fabric seats, a 7-inch infotainment unit with a 6-speaker sound system, wired Android Auto and Apple Carplay and automatic climate control to name a few.
On the safety front, the midsize SUV comes with ABS, EBD, ESC, TCS and 6 airbags. In 2022, the midsize SUV was crash-tested by GNCAP, and it secured a 5-star safety rating for both adult and child occupants.
Skoda Kushaq rivals
The Skoda Kushaq rivals other midsize SUVs like the Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate and Kia Seltos.
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