Probably not one for us rufty tufty 'Bear' owners, even if it came here- but nice to see what the latest from Skoda is ( albeit the name leaves something to be desired ! )

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is it not just a kamiq with some different lights? like how the mk2 octavia became a "Laura" in the indian market.

ive not watched the videos.

 

@srane4213  or @Burhan may be able to point us in the right direction for the indian market?

@mac11irlIt has a different wheel base from a Karoq.

 

(It gets as standard some safety related stuff that has been a requirement to be standard in the EU from the factory for a few years.)

It is basically being marketed as a compact SUV right now and being launched to rival 2 of the biggest players in this segment which are the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos (Both from the same parent company apparently).
A compact SUV actually is actually just a bigger hatchback IMO.
Marketed as a SUV but you shouldn't take it off-roading 
This is just the prototype version though....the actual production car won't be having any major changes AFAIK.
Engine options are very limited; the 1.0 lit and 1.5 lit  are the only 2 options being offered and that too in petrol (Gasoline).....this won't sit too well with Indian consumers as we are very well addicted to our diesel powertrains (till BS-V Emission norms kicked in we had diesel engines in small hatchbacks with displacement as low as 793 cc) due to the rising costs of fuels.....

As it is, Skoda is considered as a premium brand in India so the Kushaq will be priced accordingly. Only time will tell if the sales figures will be anywhere near the Hyundai Creta or the Kia Seltos both starting priced at approx. 10 Lakh INR (13,705 USD or 10,045 Pound sterling)
 

2 hours ago, srane4213 said:

A compact SUV actually is actually just a bigger hatchback IMO.
Marketed as a SUV but you shouldn't take it off-roading 

 

yup and my wife now has one parked outside our house... where i swore  would never be

(Seat Arona so very similar to this Kushaq but a bit shorter)

 

 

in your opinion srane, will it be popular among those who can afford it in its target bracket?

 

Edited 2 February, 20215 yr by mac11irl

9 hours ago, mac11irl said:

 

yup and my wife now has one parked outside our house... where i swore  would never be

(Seat Arona so very similar to this Kushaq but a bit shorter)

 

 

in your opinion srane, will it be popular among those who can afford it in its target bracket?

 

I think it'll be more or less a status symbol.....a premium brand has launched something...so even if the product is not at par with it's competition in the market I'll buy it just because I can.....and show people that I have the money to buy it.....and because I bought a very expensive toy.... I'm far more superior than you.... especially on the roads....this will be the mentality of most people who buy the Kushaq....but these are just my 2 cents.... 

 

Driving on Indian roads is totally a different thing....its not just about how good you are as a driver or a person...... it's everything else.... What car you own has a big say in your road presence....

22 hours ago, mac11irl said:

 

yup and my wife now has one parked outside our house... where i swore  would never be

(Seat Arona so very similar to this Kushaq but a bit shorter)

 

 

in your opinion srane, will it be popular among those who can afford it in its target bracket?

 

Its more of a social status quo than just a utility here. The attention one gets while driving a luxurious one is enough to force you into buying something that you don't need or worse you can't afford.

 

 

It seems Skods are introducing new models specifically for the Indian market. To me this Kushaq looks like a cross between a Karoq & Kamiq.

 

Skoda Kushaq India launch details revealed (msn.com)

 

I read an article some years ago, most probably in Autocar, where they tested a few Indian made Yetis touring on Indian roads. I remember them commenting that construction quality and included facilities where as good as the Czech made ones.  I wonder if the Ambassador (1950s Morris Oxford) is still made over there.

11 minutes ago, croquemonsieur said:

I wonder if the Hindustan Ambassador (1950s Morris Oxford) is still made over there.

According to Wikipedia, discontinued in 2014.

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