Skoda Kushaq 1.0 & 1.5 TSI review - Skoda's biggest bet for the Indian market | OVERDRIVE

The Skoda Kushaq is the brand's much needed and much-awaited crossover. But does it deliver on the expectations of its target audience? That's a question that's as tough to answer as the Indian market itself. This video is our attempt to find out if the Kushaq means business. We have tested both the 1.0l and the 1.5l variants of the Kushaq. Watch to know what to expect from the Kushaq in the real world, and let us know what you think.

0:00 - Introduction
00:38 - Design
02:52 - Cabin & seating
09:46 - Driving visibility
10:52 - Engine options
12:55 - Fuel economy & performance numbers
13:46 - Ride quality
14:10 - Ground clearance
14:30 - Handling dynamics
15:08 - Steering
15:50 - Conclusion

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[suhailad]

I've seen other reviews here that were rather hard to watch because they were just praising the car but here, I could see someone actually criticize the car well. Good watch.

[ravanan]

His reviews are much detailed than autocar reviews

[absash]

Like the way you referred to Yeti and compared the rest with it. That car is like the Punto of SUVs that have gone on sale in India so far. So beautiful yet understated.

[rajat.]

When all the channels upload reviews, overdrive is the place I come to first

[kardesai]

There you go again, man! Headlights are a greater than acknowledged aspect of Indian roads (avoiding accidents). You do a great job of presenting it. I absolutely appreciate it man.
Skoda is a love, which an enthusiast cannot pass by without appreciating it, even if it be a Fabia

[aashishdevgun]

@7:59 the fast tags have RFID in them, rains won't affect it. Perhaps it's the positioning and a limitation of the RFID scanners at tolls.

[PratikKumar_blade]

Love the way, Rohit does the review unbiased. Also, he points all small niggles which other reviewers missed out. Kudos to Rohit and Overdrive. Really love your work.

[marvelc]

I like the way he calls Creta as a crossover as it should be 😀

[rajat.]

I like the way you guys gave an honest review, while autocar india is bending over backwards for Skoda

[saliloza]

That's a very honest review Rohit. The interiors are pretty ordinary for the price. Reminded me of my Fabia. Even the reverse camera as you mentioned is ordinary.

[bullseye]

Great review. It's refreshing to see someone who actually points out disadvantages/negatives of a car along with the advantages/positives. Well done ! 👍

[harshdedhia]

Review was good... just one error though... at 7:34 it should have been 6 speaker set up instead of 6 speed unbranded audio setup

[mithunjo]

Feeling a tad bit underwhelmed at the Kushaq first looks and drive feedback. Would expect the same level of interior quality from Skoda but a few compromises seem to be there. The pricing HAS to be aggressively right, else this is going to be a dud

[RajaMudgal]

Best unbiased review so far. I feel the Skoda could have done much better but sadly they fell into the pricing war

[senthilnathan]

I am a great fan of skoda. I had Fabia in 2008 and met with an accident with Qualis. That time I saw the buld quality. Nothing happened to me and my wife, both air bags opened. Qualis radiator is damaged but no damage to my Fabia. Was waiting for Skoda suv lessthan 20lacs. Going to buy .

[kirangouds]

You are the only reviewer who pointed out negatives. Subbed ✌

[genuinejay]

The most detailed and real review. Good callout on the instrumentation cluster. Looks super basic and does not gel in with the overall cabin design. Also the plastic quality looks just about Okay. Would have to experience it to know more though..

[harshdhiman]

Really loved that he pointed out the real problems instead of just informing about the new car. Very rare with Indian reviewers.

[speedlites]

I will definitely go for the 1.5 litre manual transmission option. A well designed vehicle from the VW group.

[avulaakshith]

Mixed feelings at the moment, didnt meet the expectations. Just waiting for Price list . Will then test drive it . Then need to decide whether to go for it or not.