The first production model from the India 2.0 project spearheaded by Skoda Auto on the Indian subcontinent has been named Kushaq. This mid-size SUV’s designation is derived from Sanskrit, an Indian language that is thousands of years old. In the “language of the gods”, still used today, the word “kushaq” denotes a king or an emperor. This complements the powerful appearance of the new Skoda Kushaq to perfection. The spelling with the letter “K” at the beginning and the letter “Q” at the end is in keeping with the distinctive nomenclature for the internationally successful Skoda Kodiaq, Karoq, and Kamiq SUV models. The new Skoda Kushaq will have its world premiere in March 2021.

The release of the new Kushaq is about to ring in a new era for Skoda Auto on the Indian subcontinent. This is the region where the Czech car manufacturer oversees all Volkswagen Group activities within the scope of the India 2.0 project, which encompasses a model offensive consisting of four new Skoda and Volkswagen mid-size models, starting with the Kushaq. All of these vehicles will be based on the MQB-A0-IN version of the Modular Transverse Matrix, which Skoda Auto has specifically adapted to meet the needs of the Indian market.