Skoda India has recently made headlines with its announcement of a price increase for its popular SUV, the Kushaq. This move comes as a response to various factors impacting the automotive industry, including rising production costs and inflationary pressures. As of May 2024, customers will notice adjustments in the prices of different Kushaq variants, with some experiencing notable changes.
Price Adjustments Across Variants
The price adjustments vary across different variants of the Skoda Kushaq, with increases ranging from 0.78% to 2.47%. The new prices represent a hike of up to Rs 35,000 from the previous rates, reflecting the evolving market dynamics and cost considerations.
Here’s a breakdown of the revised prices for the Skoda Kushaq variants:
- Interactive Manual: Rs 11,99,000 (0.84% increase)
- Onyx Manual: Rs 12,89,000 (0.78% increase)
- Ambition Manual: Rs 14,54,000 (2.47% increase)
- Style NSR Manual: Rs 15,91,000 (no difference)
- Mate Edition Manual: Rs 16,19,000 (no difference)
- Style Manual: Rs 16,59,000 (no difference)
- Monte Carlo Manual: Rs 17,29,000 (no difference)
- Ambition Automatic: Rs 15,84,000 (2.26% increase)
- Mate Edition Automatic: Rs 17,79,000 (no difference)
- Style Automatic: Rs 17,89,000 (no difference)
- Monte Carlo Automatic: Rs 18,59,000 (no difference)
Impact on 1.0L Turbo Petrol Variant
Notably, the Skoda Kushaq 1.0L Turbo Petrol variant has witnessed a substantial price increase of Rs 35,000, with the Ambition manual variant recording the highest surge at 2.47%. This adjustment reflects the company’s strategy to balance profitability amidst changing market conditions.
Stability in 1.5L Turbo Petrol Variant Prices
Conversely, the prices of the Skoda Kushaq 1.5L Turbo Petrol variant remain unchanged, signaling Skoda’s commitment to offering competitive pricing and value to its customers in this segment. The ex-showroom prices for this variant range from Rs 15.99 lakh to Rs 20.49 lakh, retaining their previous levels.
