Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo launched; starts at Rs 15.99 lakh; first look

Last month, Skoda India officially unveiled the new Monte Carlo edition of the compact SUV, Kushaq. The all-new Skoda Kushaq comes with multiple alterations in terms of the design element. The latest SUV comes with newer color tones. Furthermore, it gets some cosmetic changes along with the addition of some nifty features. Although, under the hood, the particular edition variant remains the same car. Also Read: OnePlus Nord Red Colour mobile phone to launch soon

The latest Monte Carlo edition variant comes after the brand’s success at the legendary “Queen of Rallies” and the World Rally Championships. Skoda Auto India brings the new Monte Carlo edition variant with a starting price of Rs 15.99 lakh.

Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo edition: Colours and Price in India

The brand-new Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo edition SUV has two color options. These color options include Tornado Red and Candy White shades. The all-new Skoda SUV is available in four options in terms of variants.

As for the price details, the Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo edition price in India starts at Rs 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The automobile company is offering the 1.0-liter TSI six-speed manual variant at this price. Similarly, the top variant of the Skoda Kushaq SUV comes with a 1.5-liter TSI seven DSG transmission. This top-end Skoda variant is priced at Rs 19.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Also Read: Vivo and Xiaomi Lead the Way in Port less Concept Phones

Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo Price (ex-showroom)

Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo: What’s New?

The special edition Kushaq Monte Carlo also comes with an all-black exterior sporty design element. The black elements replace all of the chrome and silver elements from the standard car. The grille, wing mirrors, roof rails, door handles, and bumper also come in black.

Furthermore, the standard Skoda Kushaq is available in 5 different colors: Tornado Red, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Honey Orange, and Brilliant Silver. Also Read: Realme 8i, launched in India, comes with starting price of Rs 13999

Skoda Monte Carlo: Exterior Design

The Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo edition also gets a new set of 17-inch R17 dual-tone Vega alloy wheels. Meanwhile, these alloy wheels incidentally look similar to the previous-gen Octavia RS 245. Furthermore, with the 1.5 TSI variant, we also get red brake callipers.

• Front Design Elements

The front fascia is highlighted by crystalline LED headlamps with Daytime Running Lights flanked by a traditional butterfly pattern multi-slat grille. Furthermore, the front fenders also get prominent “Monte Carlo” badging. Also Read: Realme MagDart charger looks similar to this device

At the same time, the ‘Skoda Kushaq’ lettering is on the tailgate in the black shade. Additionally, the SUV also gets a glossy black front diffuser. Also Read: Nubia Red Magic 6R, the gaming beast phone price in India

• Top Roof Design Elements

The roof of the all-new Skoda SUV is finished in glossy carbon steel black paint. This black shade contrasts with the body colors. The top roof also comes standard with an electric sunroof with anti-pinch technology. Additionally, the carbon steel roof complements the matte black roof rails, and the roof rails run along the edge. Furthermore, the tailgate spoiler gets a dual-tone red and black finish.

• Back Design Elements

The Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo car comes with a signature Skoda grille. This grille comes in a glossy black shade. At the same time, the ORVMs also borrow the same glossy black shade from the grille. Also Read: Will Realme Race launch in India as Realme GT?

Overall, the Monte Carlo edition SUV is different from the regular model. Moreover, it also gets the glossy black rear diffuser and trunk garnish. The SUV also has crystalline split LED tail lights to distinguish the design element. Also Read: Realme V11, cheapest 5G smartphone launched

Skoda Monte Carlo: Interior Design

Inside the special edition SUV, the Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo gets a new dual-tone red-black theme. Meanwhile, the motorsport heritage inspires this dual-tone theme. Moreover, the standard model receives the gray-black interiors. Therefore, adding a new dual-tone red-black theme is one of the significant changes in the interior. Although the basic layout remains the same. In terms of changes, there are also new red inserts on the dashboard, center console, and all four doors.

• Red-Black Themed Seats

The seats also get a new dual-tone red-black upholstery with contrasting red stitching. All the headrests get a “Monte Carlo” inscription. Meanwhile, the same notation is also present on the door scuff plates. Also Read: Nokia G21 mobile phone with Unisoc SoC, triple rear camera unit launched

In terms of features, one significant addition is an 8-inch digital instrument cluster with red graphics. Meanwhile, this red graphic goes with the Monte Carlo theme. Furthermore, it gets new aluminum pedals. Also Read: Moto G52 with 90Hz pOLED display, triple rear cameras launched in India; full review

The two-spoke multi-function steering also gets a red-black theme stitching with leather wrap. Following the style variant, the other additional feature includes automatic wipers and headlamps. The Skoda SUV also gets a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless connectivity and ventilated front seats.

Additionally, other features include red ambient lighting and a six-speaker sound system with a subwoofer. The latest SUV also gets six airbags and a Tyre pressure monitoring system. Also Read: Black Shark 4 Pro with 720Hz touch sampling rate

• 25.4cm Infotainment System

The driver seat instrument console has a 20.32 cm virtual cockpit with a red theme. Furthermore, the center of the dashboard features a 25.4 cm red theme infotainment system. Additionally, this infotainment system comes with pre-installed Skoda Play apps. Also Read: How to make apps download faster using the app install optimization feature?

Remember that the 1.0 TSI Kushaq Monte Carlo will also come with a standard Start-Stop recuperation feature to improve fuel efficiency. Although the latest Skoda SUV still misses out on some parts. Meanwhile, the new SUV misses out on the coveted panoramic sunroof. Also Read: Motorola Edge S: The new flagship-killer smartphone

Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo: Engine Details

The latest Monte Carlo compact SUV is also available with all four powertrains. Meanwhile, there is one 115hp, 175Nm, 1.0-liter, three-cylinder TSI engine. Furthermore, this engine pairs with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic torque converter. There is also a 150hp, 250Nm, 1.5-liter four-cylinder TSI engine that gets the 6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT gearbox options.

The all-new Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo edition is available at different price points. Furthermore, the Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo edition will compete against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, and Nissan Kicks in the compact SUV segment. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra spotted on Geekbench; likely to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

Meanwhile, only Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos come with special edition variants. Here, the Hyundai Creta gets the Creta Knight Edition. While the Kia Seltos comes with the Seltos X-Line. These models feature similar cosmetic changes to the Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo. Also Read: Asus ZenBook Duo series launched with 11th Gen Intel Chipset