Skoda Kushaq launched in Nepal with five new variants

Keeping in view the growing market of SUVs, Skoda is launching its ambitious Skoda Kushaq in India in July. The SUV is available in Nepal and is expected to take the Skoda market one step further. Under Project 2.0, the Volkswagen Group has invested 1 billion Euros in India. This is the first time the group has spent this amount of sum on the same market. Recently, the first unit of Skoda Kushaq produced from the Chakan plant in Pune has been rolled out. It is based on the MQB-AO-IN platform where IN stands for India.

Features:

Accordingly, 95 percent of the parts in the Skoda Kushaq have been localized, which will make the price and after-sales service of the Skoda Kushaq economical. As the new platform has been developed and localized for the Indian market, its price will be competitive. 

The Skoda Kushaq features a touchscreen infotainment system (up to 10 inches), connected car technology with over-the-air updates compatible with AndroidAuto and AppleCarPlay, a wireless phone charger, a climate-controlled single-window sunroof, push-button start ambient light, and cruise control. Safety is handled by six airbags, ABS with EBD, hill hold control, multi-collision brakes with tire pressure monitoring, parking sensors, and a rearview camera. Body Stance Control is a standard feature across all the trims.

Engine:

Skoda offers Kushaq with two different engines, both turbo-petrol: a 1.0 litre engine that genereates 115PS of power and 175Nm of torque, the other one is a 1.5- litre unit that najes 150PS and gives 250NM of torque. As for the transmission system, Skoda offers a 6-speed manual as standard with the option for a 6-speed torque converter (for the 1-litre engine) and a 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) (for the 1.5 litre engine).

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A little piece of mind:

India and Nepal have a lot in common when it comes to the automotive market. Considering the similarities in both markets, the Skoda Kushaq made in India will definitely be available in the Nepali market. Therefore, Nepali consumers will also enjoy the benefits of SUV Skoda Kushaq, which has been localized and built on a new platform and produced with huge investment under the India 2.0 project. Even in Nepal, the SUV will be available at a competitive price.

Pricing and Availability:

The SUV starts at NRs.49.90 Lakhs for the base variant and goes up to NRs.65.90 Lakhs for the top-end variant. It will be offered in three trim levels with two transmission options. If you are interested in the Skoda Kushaq, the bookings are already open and even the test drives start today. Locking horns with the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, and Kia Seltos, the SUV is now available in Nepal.