Skoda Kushaq Sportline has introduced the Sportline version of the Kushaq, which features a blacked-out theme for all these items on its midsize SUV. Launched at between Rs 14.70 lakh and Rs 17.40 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the Kushaq Sportline gets numerous exterior enhancements as well as interior updates with both of its engines—the 1.0-litre and the bigger power plant—which are available on offer here. The Sportline sits above the mid-spec Signature trim and costs Rs 51,000 more than it.
Skoda Kushaq Sportline: looks and interiors
Midsize SUV the land to “kill blacked-out cosmetic packages,” and, as expected, Kushaq is only another entrantashing some sweet action. While we have already seen some of these blacked-out trims on the Kushaq Monte Carlo variant, others flesh out for Sportline-exclusive.
Therefore, bits like the blacked-out grille surround, front and rear scuff plates, and ORVMs will be identical to those on the Kushaq Monte Carlo. Exclusive to the Sportline are an extra black door garnish, new 17″ gloss-black alloy wheels, and a ‘Sportline’ badge on the front fender.
Inside, the Kushaq Sportline is finished with a dual-tone black and biege colourway, new fabric upholstery featuring double stripes as well as aluminium pedals. On the features front, it comes with full-LED headlamps, auto wipers and a 10-inch touchscreen type unit among other bits; alongwith a single-pane sunroof as well and gets six airbags. However, it skips some niceties like full-digital driver’s display and no ventilated front seats the top-spec Signature adds.
Skoda Kushaq Sportline: Powertrains, specifications
Mechanically, the Sportline is offered with both 115hp / 178Nm, 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine and a more potent version rated at making150hp/250Nm -of Skoda’s. Larger142PS than that on VW Group models unit from its sister car in Europe (you can check out our Volkswagen Taigun review for all details). The 6-speed manual is exclusive to the old one. However, BMW has done well in offering automatic gearboxes with both engines. Accenting this, the 1.5-liter TSI gets a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and 6-speed torque. The converter takes care of transmission duty on the other models except when it is only provided by a manual gearbox. It would be a golden cherry on the top from my end as per the current buyer™s preference for land in India!
However, surprisingly enough, Skoda has done away with the 1.5-litre petrol-MT engine. Partly that it was offered previously in a lower state of tune, at least on this new variant. It wasn’t available fully loaded, which could have been one key reason for their decision to continue offering it downstream. It’s not clear what sort. Will any earlier spec engines go under the hood now that Bharat-VI is upon us? Regarding the prices, the Monte Carlo trim-line of both models now sits in a price range starting from Rs 15.90 lakh and going up to Rs 18.60 lakh, ex-showroom, respectively.
FAQs
1. How much will the Skoda Sportline cost?
The Skoda Sportline is priced between Rs 14.70 lakh and Rs 17.40 lakh (ex-showroom, India)
2. What are some of the key exterior elements of Skoda Sportline?
The Sportline variant has a blacked grille surround, front and rear scuff plates, and ORVMs. It also gets 17″ gloss-black alloy wheels and a ‘Sport line’ badge.
3. Slight interior changes on the Skoda.
The Kushaq Sportline cabin is finished in a dual-tone color combo of black. Beige upholstery with double stitching and aluminum pedals. It also gets full LED headlamps, auto wipers, and a 10-inch touchscreen inside. It also adds a single-pane sunroof and six airbags. However, it misses out on the full digital driver’s display or ventilated front seats.
4. Which engines are offered in Sportline?
The Kushaq Sportline gets a 115hp/178Nm, 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine and an optional 150hp/250Nm, 1.5-litre TSI turbo-petrol unit. Available transmissions will include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The familiar torque converter-like build used elsewhere in Nexon offers smoothness with duller characteristics.
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