The brand-new ŠKODA #kushaq is the first production car as part of the #india 2.0 project. Under the lead responsibility of ŠKODA #auto, Volkswagen Group is investing one billion euros in its model campaign on the Indian subcontinent to strengthen the presence of ŠKODA and Volkswagen there for the long term. The ŠKODA #kushaq is based on the MQB-A0-IN, a variant of the modular MQB platform specially adapted by ŠKODA for the Indian market, and unites traditional ŠKODA qualities with the requirements of Indian customers. Available with a choice of powerful yet efficient TSI engines and boasting a striking #design, modern infotainment systems, high levels of comfort and a plethora of #safety features, this brand-new #suv is ideally equipped for a successful start to the group’s model campaign. Orders will be taken from June with the first KUSHAQs to be delivered in July. As part of #india 2.0, a total of four new MQB-A0-IN-based ŠKODA and Volkswagen vehicles will be launched – an #suv and a notchback for each brand, all four in the A0 segment. In order to achieve the best possible level of localisation in #india, ŠKODA has set up a new MQB production line at its Pune plant. Most of the development is taking place at the new technology centre, also in Pune, which the Czech carmaker opened in January 2019.
Thomas Schäfer, ŠKODA #auto CEO, said: “Today is a very special day for ŠKODA and Volkswagen. With the world premiere of the ŠKODA #kushaq, we are launching our model campaign on the Indian market and are fulfilling the mandate Volkswagen Group tasked us with
roughly two and a half years ago when we were asked to assume responsibility for the Indian market. I would like to thank Gurpratap Boparai and his team for what they have achieved so far. We are now focusing on a smooth market launch and the successful start of our new model, while setting the course for the next steps on the Indian subcontinent. I am convinced of the country’s great growth potential. And we will make the most of it for ŠKODA and Volkswagen.”
