Powertrain1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT / 8AT
Max output115–150 PS / 178–250 Nm
Facelift generation map
Skoda's first India 2.0 compact SUV since 28 June 2021, MQB-A0-IN at Chakan with Slavia/Kylaq/Taigun/Virtus. One generation with a 21 March 2026 facelift — original 2021 body and facelift are separate rows below. Current car is the facelift (Modern Solid grille with illuminated light band, connected tails, 8-speed AT on 1.0 TSI, panoramic sunroof). 1.0 TSI 6MT/8AT and 1.5 TSI 7DSG. 188 mm ground clearance. Global NCAP 5-star on the original body (14 October 2022). Monte Carlo is a trim, not a generation. Two 2025 seat-belt campaigns sit on the pre-facelift body (production through 31 May 2025); none listed on the facelift as of 19 August 2026. India launch: 28 June 2021.
Newest first — scroll down for earlier generations.
Skoda unveil 20 January 2026. prices and deliveries 21 March 2026 from Rs 10,69,000 Classic+ 1.0 TSI 6MT to Rs 18,99,000 Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI 7DSG (ex-showroom).
Look
Same first-generation MQB-A0-IN SUV with Modern Solid cues: chrome-rib grille and illuminated light band, new LED headlamps and fog lamps, connected LED tails with sequential indicators and illuminated Škoda lettering, new 16/17-inch alloys.
Cabin
10.25-inch Digital Cockpit, 10.1-inch infotainment with Google Cloud AI Companion, panoramic sunroof on higher trims, rear-seat massager, 491 L boot.
1.0 TSI 115 PS / 178 Nm now with 6MT or new 8-speed AT (replaces 6AT).
1.5 TSI 150 PS / 250 Nm 7DSG with rear discs.
Safety
Six airbags.
GNCAP 5-star was on the pre-facelift body.
Also
New colours Shimla Green, Steel Grey and Cherry Red.
Built at Chakan.
Original-body cars are the previous row, not this facelift.
No second generation on sale as of 19 August 2026.
1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT / 8AT
1.5 TSI turbo petrol 150 PS / 250 Nm + 7-speed DSG
Recalls
No official India recall recorded for this generation.
Skoda · Official press image (manufacturer copyright)2021
2021–2026
First generation
28 June 2021
New gen
What changed
Launch
Original India Kushaq, first MQB-A0-IN / India 2.0 model.
Skoda / 28 June 2021 from Rs 10.49 lakh Active 1.0 TSI 6MT to Rs 17.59 lakh Style 1.5 TSI DSG.
Bookings Rs 35,000 that day.
1.0 deliveries from 12 July 2021; 1.5 later that month.
Look
Chrome-surround butterfly grille, split LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs, silver skid-plate cue, 17-inch Atlas alloys on Style.
4,225 mm, 1,760 mm, 1,612 mm, 2,651 mm wheelbase, 188 mm unladen ground clearance, 385 L boot.
Cabin
Trims Active / Ambition / Style.
10-inch touchscreen and ventilated front seats on Style; 7-inch screen on Active.
Powertrain
1.0 TSI 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT or 6AT.
1.5 TSI 150 PS / 250 Nm + 6MT or 7-speed DSG (Style) with cylinder deactivation.
Safety
ESC standard from launch; up to six airbags.
Global NCAP 5-star adult and child on this body (14 October 2022: 29.64/34 adult, 42/49 child) — first cars under the updated protocol, with Taigun.
Also
Honey Orange and Tornado Red India-exclusive launch colours.
Built at Chakan.
Sold until the 21 March 2026 facelift.
1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT / 6AT
1.5 TSI turbo petrol 150 PS / 250 Nm + 6MT / 7-speed DSG
Recalls
Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia rear seat-belt buckle / webbing
30 April 2025
Affected25,722 (Kylaq + Kushaq + Slavia combined; Kushaq-only count not published). Group total with VW Taigun/Virtus: 47,235
Production24 May 2024 – 1 April 2025
Defect
SAVWIPL / SIAM / in a frontal collision the rear seat-belt buckle latch plate may break, and/or the webbing of the rear-centre belt assembly along with the rear-right buckle may fail, posing a safety risk to rear passengers.
What was changed
Free inspection and replacement of affected rear seat-belt parts at authorised Skoda dealers. VIN check on the Skoda India recall microsite.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India / SIAM
Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia rear seat-belt metal-base frame / incorrect parts
21 July 2025
Affected860 (Kylaq + Kushaq + Slavia combined). Group total with VW Taigun/Virtus: 1,821
Production1 December 2021 – 31 May 2025
Defect
SAVWIPL / SIAM / second 2025 campaign: rear seat-belt assembly (left and right) may have a frame crack in the metal base; SIAM also notes incorrect seat-belt parts fitted that may need replacement.
What was changed
Free inspection and replacement of affected seat-belt assemblies at authorised Skoda dealers. VIN check on the Skoda India recall microsite.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India / SIAM
Compare
Same brand stays inside Skoda. Same class is other brands in the SUV segment. Picking a car swaps the dispatch log below.
Volkswagen Taigun / Skoda Slavia / Skoda KylaqKushaq 2021; Taigun 23 September 2021 (current facelift 14 April 2026); Slavia 2022 (current facelift 18 August 2026); Kylaq 6 November 2024Related MQB-A0-IN family, not Kushaq generations. Taigun facelift shares the 8-speed AT; Kylaq is the sub-4 m SUV below. Tracked separately.
Kushaq Monte CarloOn the 2026 facelift from launch (also existed on the original body)Cosmetic/feature trim, not a generation. Blacked-out cues, red grille stripes, Monte Carlo badging; 1.0 TSI 8AT Rs 17.89 lakh and 1.5 TSI 7DSG Rs 18.99 lakh at the 21 March 2026 price list. Same engines.
Monthly dispatch log
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