Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo value, long run assessment, consolation, tools, practicality, gas economic system and options – Introduction

I’d classify the Skoda Kushaq as a cheerful automotive, and pleased automobiles warrant vivid and pleased colors. Which is why I discover myself magnetically drawn to our long-term Twister Pink Kushaq. Ours is a Monte Carlo, which trades chrome particulars for blacked-out bits, and it appears to be like all the higher for it. Double thumbs up for the Monte Carlo’s unique Vega design wheels too. All of it comes collectively rather well to make it stand out from the opposite Kushaqs on our roads, of which there are various now. To me, the spicier exterior is well worth the Rs 65,000 spent for a Monte Carlo.

I really like what Skoda’s achieved inside too. The purple panel on the sprint and purple touches on the seats are jhataak, sure, however the enjoyable Kushaq can pull it off. The colors positive put me in an upbeat temper, and I like that the purple theme extends to the digital dials and ambient lighting, although the latter is dim even at its brightest setting. 

A lot of my time with the Kushaq has been in slow-moving metropolis visitors. I hoped a weekend journey to Pune would current the chance to let the Skoda stretch its legs. Sadly, it didn’t pan out that manner. The push on the expressway meant a irritating driving pace within the 65-75kph band. The 150hp and 250Nm engine and 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox had been put to full use solely when overtaking. Additionally, as a result of I needed to hold altering pace, the 1.5 TSI engine’s famed cylinder deactivation function (that switches off two cylinders at gentle hundreds) hardly ever bought an opportunity to kick in. The Kushaq delivered 15.9kpl on the journey to Pune with the quantity enhancing to a satisfying 17.2kpl on the return leg to decrease altitude Mumbai.

1.5 TSI’s mid-range punch makes overtaking easy. 7-speed DSG is fast too.

Learnings over the weekend included how rather more accommodating the Kushaq is than its 385-litre baggage capability would recommend. We slot in luggage, suitcases and all manners of odds and ends and it accommodated the whole lot. 

Suspension is ready stiff. Rear seat passengers will significantly discover the journey agency.

The Kushaq additionally exhibited the soundness and highway holding we affiliate with European automobiles. Nevertheless, I did discover myself needing to fiddle with the AC controls very often. You might want to blast the AC for the preliminary little bit of cooling after which it’s a balancing act between temperature and blower pace. Auto mode doesn’t fairly get it. Nineteen levels and mid blower setting appeared to maintain everybody pleased. Talking of which, in a primary, my mum-in-law had suggestions on a automotive I used to be driving. She discovered the journey stiff on the again. I didn’t need to get into the nuances of suspension set-up and stability of journey and dealing with, however I get the place she’s coming from. The Kushaq does really feel agency.

An extended, extra entertaining drive to Goa is within the offing and I’m positive the Skoda can be an ace on the ghats. Until that journey falls in place, the Kushaq and I’ll paint the city purple. 

Additionally see: 

Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI long run assessment, 3700km report