Skoda India has launched the Kushaq Monte Carlo Edition at a starting price of Rs 15.99 Lakhs (Ex. Showroom, India) in the country. To be available in a total of four variants, Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo is offered with both the 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI petrol engines with manual as well as automatic transmission choices. For those asking, the Monte Carlo edition pays homage to Skoda’s motorsport heritage and Rallye Monte Carlo while the Kushaq is the second company model to adorn this exclusive badge in India.
Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo is exclusively offered in Tornado Red and Candy White colours. It features a couple of black glossy exterior elements in the form of front grille and ORVMs. The SUV rides on 17-inch dual-tone Vega alloy wheels which have been borrowed from the OCTAVIA vRS 245. It also flaunts a Monte Carlo fender garnish in place of the Skoda badge. The roof comes in contrasting glossy Carbon Steel paint with Matte Black roof rails and dark chrome external door handles. The rear profile is dominated by a dual tone tailgate spoiler and a diffuser beneath the rear bumper, both of which are finished in Glossy Black. Moreover, one also gets a trunk garnish at the door of the boot. The 1.5L trim distinguishes itself from the 1.0L grade by the inclusion of Sporty Red calipers in the front wheels.
The cabin boasts of a Red and Black dual-tone upholstery with Ruby Red metallic inserts. The front ventilated seats are presented in Red and Black Leather with ‘MONTE CARLO’ inscribed in the headrests. The rear hosts Red and Black leatherette seats with ‘MONTE CARLO’ inscriptions in two of the headrests. Some of the notable features in the SUV include Leather-wrapped 2-spoke multifunction steering wheel, Red ambient lighting, 8-inch Skoda Virtual Cockpit instrument cluster with a red theme, Monte Carlo Inscribed Scuff Plates on the door sills, Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch Technology and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Skoda Play Apps and a red theme.
Mechanically, Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo Edition carries the 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI petrol engines. The 6-speed manual gearbox comes as standard across both the powertrains while the former can be availed with a 6-speed torque converter automatic unit and the latter with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. Moreover, the 1.0L TSI variants of the Kushaq Monte Carlo Edition are standard with Start-Stop Recuperation.
Below is Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo price (variant-wise):
1) Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI MT - Rs 15.99 Lakhs
2) Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI AT - Rs 17.69 Lakhs
3) Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI MT - Rs 17.89 Lakhs
4) Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI AT - Rs 19.49 Lakhs
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