A stroke of genius

You’ll remember Skoda Auto India’s SUV, VISION IN, based on their modular MQB platform, from the Auto Expo last year and how it wowed everybody with its striking good looks in that vibrant orange colour and the Indian Kalamkari design elements within. Skoda, kept its promise of launching the VISION IN, in 2021, as part of its India 2.0 project, and has gone and named its latest offering- Kushaq which means Emperor or King in Sanskrit. The Kushaq, is all set to fight a mighty battle and take on its rivals- Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks and Renault Duster, in the Indian SUV market. We got behind the wheel of the Kushaq, to find out about its aristocratic ways. Did we come away impressed? Read on and thou shalt be enlightened. When you first lay your eyes on the Kushaq, you’ll immediately notice the distinguished Skoda lineage and the striking family resemblance that Skoda is so proud of which its designers carry forward on all their designs irrespective of the body style. This comes across through the Kushaq’s black ribbed grille which has a tastefully designed wide chrome band outlining it. Also, the angular headlamps (LED) truly stand out