The new edition features a 360-degree surround view camera, puddle lamps, underbody lights, and a special 25th anniversary badge. (Photo: X/Skoda)
Skoda Auto India has unveiled the 2025 Kushaq Limited Edition to commemorate its 25th anniversary in the Indian market. The company has also introduced this special edition for the Slavia and Kylaq models.
The Kushaq Limited Edition is restricted to only 500 units. It draws inspiration from the SUV’s Monte Carlo trim. Skoda has equipped it with premium enhancements to set it apart from regular variants.
The new edition features a 360-degree surround view camera, puddle lamps, underbody lights, and a special 25th anniversary badge. It also comes with a sunroof, 16-inch black alloy wheels, dark taillamps, gloss black ORVM caps, ventilated front seats, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), automatic headlamps, automatic climate control, and hill-hold control.
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Buyers can select from two exterior colours — red and black — for this exclusive model.
The Kushaq Limited Edition is available in manual and automatic versions. Prices are as follows:
Two turbo petrol engine options are on offer. The 1-litre unit produces 115PS at 5,500rpm and 178Nm of torque between 1,750rpm and 4,500rpm. It comes with a 6-speed manual (19.76kmpl claimed) or a 6-speed torque converter automatic (18.09kmpl claimed).
The second engine is a 1.5-litre turbo petrol producing 150PS at 6,000rpm and 250 N · m between 1,600rpm and 3,500rpm. It is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, with a claimed mileage of 18.86kmpl.
There is more to this launch than merely commemorating 25 years. Additionally, it highlights Skoda's increasing attention to India's cutthroat SUV market. Since its debut. The Kushaq has been among the company's most popular models in the nation.
Skoda wants to increase the attraction of its brand to urban consumers by providing a limited edition with unique features and a high-end appearance. The tactic reflects a developing trend in the Indian auto industry, where companies are employing limited-edition models to increase exclusivity, increase showroom traffic, and generate buzz on social media.
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The Limited Edition is guaranteed to appeal to a broader range of consumers, from efficiency-conscious buyers to performance aficionados, thanks to the availability of both 1.0L and 1.5L turbocharged petrol engines.
Skoda's goal to update its lineup without significant redesigns is further demonstrated by the anniversary edition of the Salvia and Kylaq, which make use of current platforms to produce limited editions that are more desirable.
With only 500 units on offer, Skoda is banking on scarcity to enhance the model’s prestige. This could also potentially push resale value in the future, a factor many premium car buyers consider.
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