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2026 Skoda Kushaq facelift will be introduced soon in India and it will get a host of revisions inside and out
Skoda Auto India is looking to bring in the updated Kushaq sooner rather than later and the midsize SUV has once again surfaced through official teasers. The facelift is part of Skoda’s step-by-step upgrade plan for its MQB-A0 IN based models. One of the most noticeable changes lies in the exterior lighting treatment revealed through the latest teaser.
The refreshed Kushaq gains redesigned headlamps paired with new LED daytime running lights that are linked through segmented lighting elements as seen in the brand’s global models. The front grille has also been reworked while the bumper receives angular silver accents for a more premium look. Skoda’s signature badge continues to sit on the bonnet.
At the rear, the facelift introduces a major visual update. The traditional Skoda badge is replaced by an illuminated ‘SKODA’ lettering stretched across the tailgate. It is complemented by split LED tail- amps that echo the segmented lighting theme seen at the front. Skoda has not teased the interior of the new Kushaq yet.
Higher trims are expected to debut a panoramic sunroof addressing a long-standing feature gap. Updates are also likely for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system including refreshed graphics and the screens could grow in size as well. Reports indicate that Skoda may introduce a rear-seat massage function along with enhancements to the air-conditioning system.
Skoda has already confirmed that Level 2 ADAS will be gradually introduced across all MQB-A0 IN products via facelifts and the Kushaq is expected to lead the way. In addition, 1.5 TSI variants are tipped to gain rear disc brakes but the six-speed manual transmission may not be available in the larger gasoline mill.
Under the hood, the Kushaq facelift will retain its existing engine lineup. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol motor will continue to produce 115 PS and 178 Nm while the 1.5-litre TSI will deliver 150 PS and 250 Nm. Transmission options are expected to remain unchanged with a six-speed manual in 1.0L, six-speed torque converter automatic and seven-speed DSG though speculation around a possible eight-speed automatic persists.
Since its launch in 2021, the Kushaq has been instrumental in boosting Skoda’s volumes in India. Together with the Slavia and Kylaq, it forms the backbone of the brand’s locally developed portfolio. These models helped Skoda Auto Volkswagen India record its highest-ever domestic sales of 1.17 lakh units in 2025.
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