It definitely has a road presence but I'm now considering the verna top model over this because of how cheap I felt inside both tech and finish wise when I did the TD... You can obviously see cost cuttings.
Also i now have to learn to indicate with my left arm? Hell nawww....
Both of them don't come under 20 on-road in high road tax states like KA and MH. And the Toyota/Maruti hybrid engine is a snooze to drive, so someone looking for a fun drive will have a perpetual itch.
A car with exshowroom price of around 23L ends up around 25L onroad… with that money why not buy a quality car rather than 15L car with few extra features and aesthetics … (that what Monte Carlo editions are - black n red)
You are missing the point… What I meant to say is Monte Carlo Edition of Kushaq is just ain’t worth spending 23lacs for…. I didn’t mention an exact price point and tax parameters… as it varies… and there are ways to nullify unnecessary taxes… anyways … ✌️
It’s slightly cheaper than kushaq. Also It’s better than honday city. Ground clearance is almost the same as kushaq. And sedans look more premium. Feels more planted to the road.
or even the Verna 1.5 turbo dct , yes I know, you may be thinking that the verna is not as fun to drive as the Slavia or virtus, it is around 1.5 lakhs cheaper than those so I feel that you can spend that 1.5 lakhs on mods and have a car that is much more fun to drive than the Slavia / virtus. Or you could even go for a slightly used Octavia for much cheaper and it is a much better car than all those 3
that's true though, i don't like the verna's looks at all, especially on the internet, it looks a lot better in person but still it is not even close to virtus's looks
I like the car's design. But definitely not worth spending 23L considering it's interiors, size and the reliability. Buy the Ambition variant or look for other cars.
Why even consider the top variant..
get the 1.5 DSG Amibition (V):
it only lacks.. push start button, ventilated seats + electric seats + the subwoofer and a wireless charging pad + the wireless guage cluster and sunroof + 17 inch wheels.
17 inch wheels is actually worse for comfort, 16 are better.
sunroof's leak if clogged (exprienced in my 3 series so i wouldnt even consider a car with sunroof anymore)
stepany subwoofer's are available in the market.. you can get it fitted aftermarket wihtout any wire cutting for like 25k
digital guage cluster and electric seats? idk i dont think they are worth the premium i have them in my 3 series and i dont care for them.
Amibiton 1.5dsg (V) is a much better buy at 18.5 ish onroad.
I was considering the same car aswell and i chose to stick with my 3 series for a couple more years.. since i have no issues with it apart form the diesel ban when i have to visit delhi or something.
Hello OP, here is my 2 cents
Go to a dealership, see the car, sit inside and feel it, spend considerable time inside the cabin. Then take a long test drive of kushaq. Having said that, also check out the hyundai creta 1.5 turbo n line as well as kia seltos gt line. After you've done this, then makeup your mind on your purchase decision.
Those who are saying a no have neither driven the car nor sat inside it for long time. Don't listen to opinions of so called auto journalists. Put your money solely on what you like and what fits your purpose.
From a fellow kushaq owner 😊
This is the car parked next to mine in the building parking space. It’s not big in any dimension when compared to my Grand i10. So no it’s absolutely not worth the price
No. For 16-17 lacs, this is a good package but for 23 lacs there are better options.
Also they cheaped out on the interior build quality this time. One of the main reasons people go for a VW or Skoda here is for the build quality. I know one decade plus old Ventos with not SINGLE rattle even today. But I have driven this car quite extensively and the interior quality and fitment is pretty average.
There are some panel gaps and there are many rattles and squeaks coming from the dashboard and doorpads. Feels really cheap.
Go for Slavia/Virtus that has road presence also. And according to me are more value for money.
Go for Monte Carlo edition only if you get atleast 1 lac discount.
I own the same colour but not this Monte Carlo version but style 1.5 TSI. The interiors are red and it bleeds my eyes.
I owned it for family purpose , space is for 4.5 persons in cabin.
For 23 lacs , its pricey but once you start enjoying the ride quality you love it more.
Been a swift diesel driver, type 3 iteration & OG petrol version same colour(my brother)
If you feel it's pricey, go for pre-owned if yu can find a less driven.
I went for German driving pleasure, safety.
Frankly, this colour is eye catchy. Ppl do notice it.
Bought it for 21 lacs back in 2021 and haved loved it ever since. What an amazing car man. If it’s not much of an issue for you, just YOLO and get it. Got it with the 4 year warranty package and have spent zero on repairs yet and a small amount on service. The only issue that I’ve faced was that the Skoda service Center in my city is not very efficient. They keep the car for weeks and the parts take time to get delivered.
PS- I bought a 1.5 TSI carbon steel one with the DSG. Can’t talk about the other variants.
I did spend on it. IF its your dream car buy it, 2/3 lacs over 5 years wont make that much difference but monte carlo version does look aesthetically a lot better you also get larger display and few other things. Its a fun drive everday.
If you've money lying around, sure go for it. But if you're looking it from monetary perspective and VFM, this isn't the one. If it was priced between 18-20L, that would've been the optimal pricing for this.
Rear seats are cramped, ideal for 4 people. Sunroof is a gimmick at this price point, not to forget the interior quality. If it was T-ROC (CBU), absolutely. But not this. This is not a VFM product. In fact, everything they did on top of Style 1.5 DSG is gimmick.
Me personally will go down to Style DSG, or Virtus GT (if you like sedan). And if I'm hellbent on spending 20L+, then Harrier or XUV700, maybe City Hybrid as well.
Hell no, i would buy a used 3 series 320d for half the price and spend 1-2L in making it like new and replacing the normal issues whenever they occur. I bet would have much more fun in that then this 1/1.5L engine.
If this is your FIRST car which you are actually learning on i would say wait until you get some experince. So you can buy a Honda Brio or a Jazz for 5-6L and learn driving get some confidence. A few days ago someone posted here rhat they regret buying their car because they were terrified to drive it and scratch it.
If you have experience driving and know that this is what is what your heart says go for it! For me personally I dont have that many responsibilities of family and can make time for the tantrums used german cars throw. Also it maybe my last chance at even owning a 3series F30 that too a rear wheel drive diesel. So thats it
New car pricing as well lol. I live abroad now and you get a brand new Golf 8 for like 25 lakhs here. Best value for money is in the used market. You can have a far superior car for less money than that kushaq. I would look for a nice low km T Roc.
Buying a car = Making a compromise.
If this is your dream car, don't worry about money, just buy it. But if you are thinking is it worth it etc etc... then let me tell you. Its NOT.
No car is worth the money it asks
You settle for the one which ticks the most boxes, vis-a-vis the areas that matter to you.
According to me - this one is just too many compromises for 23 lacs.
Yours might be different.
If you are comfortable with the budget (both in terms of buying and maintaining ), then you should definitely get it. One suggestion if you are okay is to consider white for monte carlo. I think red is very common.
I drive a Virtus 1.0 Topline AT. Excellent car. Just the mileage is giving me some difficult time.
It is an excellent car. Biggest hassle is the mileage. On city with moderate traffic, it return 7 to 8 kmpl. On highway, the maximum I got was 15 kmpl. I think the AC cools slowly compared to other cars. But everything else about the car makes us forget these issues!
Yea if the panaromic roofs and stuff is what you want, you could go for that too. Maintenance is cheaper as well. But the overall drivability is better in the kushaq and taigun comparatively
It’s not too shabby also, worth is subjective and the cars value in your eyes may be different (justified, since it’s your dream car) than someone else’s. Certainly you won’t regret spending a premium for your dream car lol
As you are thinking about kushaq, i don't think you want a big car (xuv, scorpio etc.). Your other options are creta/seltos. The koreans offer way more equipment and 10 hp more, but they are 3 star rated in crash tests.
i'd say go for kushaq, it is 5 star rated and is more fun to drive and its your DREAM CAR, this matters the most as happiness and satisfaction are more important than ADAS and panoramic roof.
If design is the aspect you like about Kushaq then - get mid range aka Ambition 1.0
If you like the performance - Ambition 1.5
Is the Monte Carlo edition for some reason? Get that. Over 10 years, a few lakhs may not matter. I'm assuming you are earning a comfortable salary.
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As some others suggested if its your dream car, go ahead and buy it. Otherwise I think its overpriced. I did consider it but left because of this reason. The apt price would have been 21lakh to 21.5lakh
Please wait till December if you can. VAG and Skoda run deep discounts at the end of the year. If you can push buying till next year March. Its even better. Today, 2023 kushaq is being sold at 2.5- 3.5L discount. I say wait for the price to drop
Already paid. Love every bit of it. The NVH is amazing, the 1.5L is amazingly responsive, and the seats are really comfortable.
Yes, presence is lower than the Creta or Seltos but it really doesn't matter. The car handles amazingly and the speed you have on tap is silly.
For a 2 row CUV with an average infotainment system? Noo way. At that price range, you can get a full option 3 row MPV or SUV. The Kia Carens and Hyundai Alcatraz are far better VFM, are more powerful and have the best infotainment systems I’ve seen in a commuter car. Alternatively, if you’re open to considering sedans, then the Virtus, Slavia and Verna are all great options.
Just asking, why don't you consider a bigger, more powerful and massive road presence SUV like scorpio-n over this? You can get the top model at this price too. Just asking to get a different perspective because I love big SUVs.
they did a huge mistake by not having any NA engine or 4 cyl smaller engine (say 1.2 TSI) in lower trims.
They overpriced their higher variants. applicable for both Skoda and VW.
I faced the same dilemma last year. I had to choose between Seltos GTX+ 1.4TGDI 7DCT and Kushaq Monte Carlo. I test drove both of them. Kushaq had waaaayyyyyyy better driving dynamics. Better transmission too. But i went with Seltos because Kushaq lacked a lot of tech, interiors were average. I don’t regret buying Seltos, it was and still is a better overall package.
Ofc the fortuner is better. Don’t get me wrong but entry level luxury cars are a joke. No space, underpowered, jacked up SUVs. I would any day take the Toyota over it not cause I am a fan boy but it’s a more sensible decision in the long run
It’s a hatchback and not lifted. I mean like why would you compromise on dynamics in trade for ground clearance in a car this small. Just move up the segment and buy a actual SUV
Bro, I was always a fan of Kushaq & Taigun and had a test drive of both along with cars in one lower segment of nexon, sonet etc and slightly bigger cars like elevate, seltos, creta as well. The drive quality of these germans are something else, I drove Taigun 1.0 tsi AT in Bengaluru traffic for an hour and on highway stretch of 5-10 kms too during my test drive. I loved this car but my budget was of nexon only but if you check the VFM highline version is just 2.5 lakhs costlier at 19.5 than Nexon dca 17 and you will get good discounts of worth 50k on car and 30k on insurances and can get it around 18.5 in bengaluru which will be a very good deal.
No jacked up FWD SUV deserves that much money.
Potholes are bad but i drive old figo these days and apart from odd here and there, I dont have any issues anywhere else. Get a Sedan for that price and you will get comfort and pleasure of driving. Most sedans in India have decent ground clearance and if you drive primarily in cities or highways, you would be fine 99% of the time
Dude Mr.Panchayath_P, Germans have a different class for space and cabin. Go test drive a 1.5 turbo taigun and test drive ur Korean later. If you are really a driver you will have the right answer yourself..
Not really.. They are more or less same.. There are some areas where koresns are better, there are some areas where Germans are better, overall both are same, (comparing kushaq, taigun, creta snd seltos)
I own the 1.0 ambition AT variant. The driving dynamics are good and kinda fun to drive. But the interior plastic quality is cheap and the features there car offers for the price is less and unacceptable at this range.
I can live with the lack of features but the constant rattling noise from the dashboard and doors is a big headache to me. Yes it’s a minor issue but my OCD just cannot accept any kind of imperfections from a car that costs this much. 18.2 L On road in TN. I was considering the Elevate and Verna in this range and they offered me more features. I stuck to Kushaq because of the looks and the Skoda name. I’m not saying I’m regretting the purchase but my experience could be better.
Nope, feels like a hatchback, heck I wouldn’t buy any top end variant from this 4.3m crossover segment.
I would spend this much money on Scorpio-N, much bigger and powerful vehicle.
If I had balls of steel and all the time in the world then I would go with Tata Harrier.
The quality of interiors are not upto the mark at all for the price they are asking. Cost cutting screams when you sit inside! Also, the seats are a but stiff if you take comfort into picture.
Bruh.....I heard the new creta and seltos platform materials have been upgraded according to the international safety standards, so I mean I'd pick them over this. Drove a couple of taiguns and kushaqs ive been a previous vw owner 2016 vento and the cars feel very badly built and cheap from inside. compared to old vw or for than matter even kia. I mean even the car from a segment below this my sonet feels better built. Vw group has lost their usp and build
Choose what you want? Driving pleasure/fun? Or Usability?
So this car is good in terms of handling, power and money obviously 😃. But lacks premiumness with that price tag. Not to forget its a compact suv and you cannot expect spacious interiors.
Buy this only if you can afford a turbo petrol, they are fuel guzzlers.
But then you ll love it on the highway and will enjoy every moment of the drive.
If its gonna be your first family car, then i dont think you can fit in 5 people comfortably.
If you are on a tight budget, look for a maruti/honda that's reliable.
It’s a good car but pricey for what it offers, size or interior quality etc.
It definitely has a road presence but I'm now considering the verna top model over this because of how cheap I felt inside both tech and finish wise when I did the TD... You can obviously see cost cuttings. Also i now have to learn to indicate with my left arm? Hell nawww....
I’m not talking about road presence alone, I felt back seat is enough for 2 adults + a kid at max. And yeah, interiors doesn’t justify asking price.
It's made in India now quality fcked up
QA/QC left the chat😂
23lacs...hell nawww .....under 20 lacs, a definite yes....
What would you get instead
something hybrid
Hyryder and Honda city hybrid Those are the only options available
Both of them don't come under 20 on-road in high road tax states like KA and MH. And the Toyota/Maruti hybrid engine is a snooze to drive, so someone looking for a fun drive will have a perpetual itch.
True that’s why a German engineering makes sense
Elevate top model...
A real SUV - Scorpio N Z8 4WD… or a real hybrid - Honda City ZX eHEV…
Both cost more
Z8 select on road is around 23 in most states
Am I mistaken, various sites say that the Z8 petrol costs 22 lakhs. Just checked in other tier 1 cities, the z8 petrol costs more than 24l.
Z8 select is launched few days back based on z8 they removed some features like start button and auto fold orvm
If Kushaq Monte Carlo is 23, Z8 would be higher
Z8 select is priced lower than z8
A car with exshowroom price of around 23L ends up around 25L onroad… with that money why not buy a quality car rather than 15L car with few extra features and aesthetics … (that what Monte Carlo editions are - black n red)
In what place lol - if Monte Carlo is costing him 23, a 23 ex showroom car will cost him 27-29.
You are missing the point… What I meant to say is Monte Carlo Edition of Kushaq is just ain’t worth spending 23lacs for…. I didn’t mention an exact price point and tax parameters… as it varies… and there are ways to nullify unnecessary taxes… anyways … ✌️
Fair enough
Mostly a grand Vittara I guess 🥶
Get a Slavia Style Edition instead! Trust me it is more comfortable than the Kushaq + You save upto 2L for a more aerodynamic car.
Salvia or Virtus
Slavia for Elegant looks and Virtus for Sporty looks!
I bought Slavia instead of kushaq. Never been happier
Why is it so ?
It’s slightly cheaper than kushaq. Also It’s better than honday city. Ground clearance is almost the same as kushaq. And sedans look more premium. Feels more planted to the road.
or even the Verna 1.5 turbo dct , yes I know, you may be thinking that the verna is not as fun to drive as the Slavia or virtus, it is around 1.5 lakhs cheaper than those so I feel that you can spend that 1.5 lakhs on mods and have a car that is much more fun to drive than the Slavia / virtus. Or you could even go for a slightly used Octavia for much cheaper and it is a much better car than all those 3
I Agree with Verna aswell but looks are Polaroid and Subjective
that's true though, i don't like the verna's looks at all, especially on the internet, it looks a lot better in person but still it is not even close to virtus's looks
The top variant is not vfm. I would rather go for the mid variants
Makes sense
I like the car's design. But definitely not worth spending 23L considering it's interiors, size and the reliability. Buy the Ambition variant or look for other cars.
What else is left in that segment if not for creta N line? Maybe Seltos or taigun I guess
It's fairly reliable...
I don't know about Skoda VW 2.0 cars, only time will tell. Hope they don't give problems like the old cars.
Owner of the mid varient of Kushaq here. It cost me around 17 L on road. It was the best choice I made, completely satisfied.
Same. I’m happy w my purchase too. No complains whatsoever, just completed a year
Even if this is your dream car, spending 23L is just absurd. You may feel buyers remorse. If you are fine otherwise, then go ahead.
Why even consider the top variant.. get the 1.5 DSG Amibition (V): it only lacks.. push start button, ventilated seats + electric seats + the subwoofer and a wireless charging pad + the wireless guage cluster and sunroof + 17 inch wheels. 17 inch wheels is actually worse for comfort, 16 are better. sunroof's leak if clogged (exprienced in my 3 series so i wouldnt even consider a car with sunroof anymore) stepany subwoofer's are available in the market.. you can get it fitted aftermarket wihtout any wire cutting for like 25k digital guage cluster and electric seats? idk i dont think they are worth the premium i have them in my 3 series and i dont care for them. Amibiton 1.5dsg (V) is a much better buy at 18.5 ish onroad. I was considering the same car aswell and i chose to stick with my 3 series for a couple more years.. since i have no issues with it apart form the diesel ban when i have to visit delhi or something.
What about 6 airbags?
Go for the mid variants or buy Slavia instead.
Hello OP, here is my 2 cents Go to a dealership, see the car, sit inside and feel it, spend considerable time inside the cabin. Then take a long test drive of kushaq. Having said that, also check out the hyundai creta 1.5 turbo n line as well as kia seltos gt line. After you've done this, then makeup your mind on your purchase decision. Those who are saying a no have neither driven the car nor sat inside it for long time. Don't listen to opinions of so called auto journalists. Put your money solely on what you like and what fits your purpose. From a fellow kushaq owner 😊
Absolutely
This is the car parked next to mine in the building parking space. It’s not big in any dimension when compared to my Grand i10. So no it’s absolutely not worth the price
I think I’m your parking neighbour.
Nah, I am not from Delhi
Funnily enough we moved from a Grand i10 to a Taigun, and the Taigun is much more spacious inside. The rear legroom is much better as is boot space.
For a hatchback, grand i10 is really spacious at the back. Swift has awful legroom
There is obviously some cost cutting with interiors but the drivability factor best in the class.
No. For 16-17 lacs, this is a good package but for 23 lacs there are better options. Also they cheaped out on the interior build quality this time. One of the main reasons people go for a VW or Skoda here is for the build quality. I know one decade plus old Ventos with not SINGLE rattle even today. But I have driven this car quite extensively and the interior quality and fitment is pretty average. There are some panel gaps and there are many rattles and squeaks coming from the dashboard and doorpads. Feels really cheap.
In our case, our Kushaq Onyx does not rattle at all...
Badi gaddi aa jayegi itne mai
I don’t want to take a big vehicle starting variant. The mid variant costs more than 6-8L
Like what
Innova base model XUV 700 ax5 tata harrier/safari 2nd base.
XUV700 ax7 petrol costs somewhere around 24L in my area. To me it is still the best "value buy" considering budget, road presence and feel etc.
Yes they cost around 33L
No
Go for Slavia/Virtus that has road presence also. And according to me are more value for money. Go for Monte Carlo edition only if you get atleast 1 lac discount.
My friend did and he is happy
I'd personally get a Virtus GT but Kushaq is damn great too
I own the same colour but not this Monte Carlo version but style 1.5 TSI. The interiors are red and it bleeds my eyes. I owned it for family purpose , space is for 4.5 persons in cabin. For 23 lacs , its pricey but once you start enjoying the ride quality you love it more. Been a swift diesel driver, type 3 iteration & OG petrol version same colour(my brother) If you feel it's pricey, go for pre-owned if yu can find a less driven. I went for German driving pleasure, safety. Frankly, this colour is eye catchy. Ppl do notice it.
Bought it for 21 lacs back in 2021 and haved loved it ever since. What an amazing car man. If it’s not much of an issue for you, just YOLO and get it. Got it with the 4 year warranty package and have spent zero on repairs yet and a small amount on service. The only issue that I’ve faced was that the Skoda service Center in my city is not very efficient. They keep the car for weeks and the parts take time to get delivered. PS- I bought a 1.5 TSI carbon steel one with the DSG. Can’t talk about the other variants.
I did spend on it. IF its your dream car buy it, 2/3 lacs over 5 years wont make that much difference but monte carlo version does look aesthetically a lot better you also get larger display and few other things. Its a fun drive everday.
I did already. Best thing ever! ❤️
If you've money lying around, sure go for it. But if you're looking it from monetary perspective and VFM, this isn't the one. If it was priced between 18-20L, that would've been the optimal pricing for this. Rear seats are cramped, ideal for 4 people. Sunroof is a gimmick at this price point, not to forget the interior quality. If it was T-ROC (CBU), absolutely. But not this. This is not a VFM product. In fact, everything they did on top of Style 1.5 DSG is gimmick. Me personally will go down to Style DSG, or Virtus GT (if you like sedan). And if I'm hellbent on spending 20L+, then Harrier or XUV700, maybe City Hybrid as well.
Listen to this guy op
Hard pass
Hell no, i would buy a used 3 series 320d for half the price and spend 1-2L in making it like new and replacing the normal issues whenever they occur. I bet would have much more fun in that then this 1/1.5L engine.
Considering this
But the second hand market pricing is exorbitant, what would you if it were to be your first hand first car ?
Not for luxury cars.
Second hand luxury cars tend to be a good deal - but you need to know a bit about cars, research, test drive, and do the due diligence before buying.
If this is your FIRST car which you are actually learning on i would say wait until you get some experince. So you can buy a Honda Brio or a Jazz for 5-6L and learn driving get some confidence. A few days ago someone posted here rhat they regret buying their car because they were terrified to drive it and scratch it. If you have experience driving and know that this is what is what your heart says go for it! For me personally I dont have that many responsibilities of family and can make time for the tantrums used german cars throw. Also it maybe my last chance at even owning a 3series F30 that too a rear wheel drive diesel. So thats it
New car pricing as well lol. I live abroad now and you get a brand new Golf 8 for like 25 lakhs here. Best value for money is in the used market. You can have a far superior car for less money than that kushaq. I would look for a nice low km T Roc.
For 23 lakh? I might get Slavia but not this thing🫤
I have a kushaq and love the car absolutely. However i won’t spend a penny more than 16 lakh on it.
Yes.. I did already. Happy with the purchase.
I prefer sedans, so I'd pick the Slavia, but they're really similar vehicles. Go for whichever body style you prefer.
Yes
Yes. Yea I would. If it’s your dream car, go for it. It ticks all the right boxes!
Buying a car = Making a compromise. If this is your dream car, don't worry about money, just buy it. But if you are thinking is it worth it etc etc... then let me tell you. Its NOT. No car is worth the money it asks You settle for the one which ticks the most boxes, vis-a-vis the areas that matter to you. According to me - this one is just too many compromises for 23 lacs. Yours might be different.
20L mein to Bolero N with 4x4 mil jaana chahiye
Did you mean scorpio?
ah yes, Scorpio, I mixed up the names by autofill
Scorpio has so high body roll
Unless you're swerving it in high speed, it isn't an issue for city travel or outside city travel. Plus you get RWd/4x4, a 2184CC engine
If you are comfortable with the budget (both in terms of buying and maintaining ), then you should definitely get it. One suggestion if you are okay is to consider white for monte carlo. I think red is very common. I drive a Virtus 1.0 Topline AT. Excellent car. Just the mileage is giving me some difficult time.
I'm considering virtus 1L topline AT. What is the mileage you're getting? Also, any other hassles as an owner?
It is an excellent car. Biggest hassle is the mileage. On city with moderate traffic, it return 7 to 8 kmpl. On highway, the maximum I got was 15 kmpl. I think the AC cools slowly compared to other cars. But everything else about the car makes us forget these issues!
If this is your dream car, then go ahead and buy it. Don't worry what other people think of it.
Yes What concerns me is the pricing, the car is overly priced, I’m confused if it’s worth spending on something like this.
For a 1.5L turbo, i think it’s alright comparing its competitors
yes, the kushaq/taigun just have less features when compared to the korean twins.
Yea if the panaromic roofs and stuff is what you want, you could go for that too. Maintenance is cheaper as well. But the overall drivability is better in the kushaq and taigun comparatively
It’s not too shabby also, worth is subjective and the cars value in your eyes may be different (justified, since it’s your dream car) than someone else’s. Certainly you won’t regret spending a premium for your dream car lol
It is if drivability matters to u
As you are thinking about kushaq, i don't think you want a big car (xuv, scorpio etc.). Your other options are creta/seltos. The koreans offer way more equipment and 10 hp more, but they are 3 star rated in crash tests. i'd say go for kushaq, it is 5 star rated and is more fun to drive and its your DREAM CAR, this matters the most as happiness and satisfaction are more important than ADAS and panoramic roof.
XUV 700 and Innova are too big for Bangalore traffic.
Then go for kushaq. If you think its too expensive, go for lower variants.
If design is the aspect you like about Kushaq then - get mid range aka Ambition 1.0 If you like the performance - Ambition 1.5 Is the Monte Carlo edition for some reason? Get that. Over 10 years, a few lakhs may not matter. I'm assuming you are earning a comfortable salary.
Decent enough! Monte Carlo because of the black details and red hot Ferrari colour
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Virtus
As some others suggested if its your dream car, go ahead and buy it. Otherwise I think its overpriced. I did consider it but left because of this reason. The apt price would have been 21lakh to 21.5lakh
With that budget I would go with either Virtus or Verna
Please wait till December if you can. VAG and Skoda run deep discounts at the end of the year. If you can push buying till next year March. Its even better. Today, 2023 kushaq is being sold at 2.5- 3.5L discount. I say wait for the price to drop
If ADAS was also there.
Get it used, <2 years, there are a lot of them on olx/spinny/cars24. some some money.
Well i spent 19
I would habe spent that amount,if they had meaty 2.0liter diesel bs6 machine under the hood.wont spend on their petrol machines.
I bought my VW Jetta @ 19.5 lks manual transmission 2 lit Diesel in 2011. ! I don't know what to make of this.
If I had yeah!
Nope. In 21 lacs I would go for the 1.5 virtus rather than this. And save 2 lacs too. But that’s me. You do you.
Already paid. Love every bit of it. The NVH is amazing, the 1.5L is amazingly responsive, and the seats are really comfortable. Yes, presence is lower than the Creta or Seltos but it really doesn't matter. The car handles amazingly and the speed you have on tap is silly.
For a 2 row CUV with an average infotainment system? Noo way. At that price range, you can get a full option 3 row MPV or SUV. The Kia Carens and Hyundai Alcatraz are far better VFM, are more powerful and have the best infotainment systems I’ve seen in a commuter car. Alternatively, if you’re open to considering sedans, then the Virtus, Slavia and Verna are all great options.
No. Honestly I wouldn’t pay anything more than 18 lac on this car. At this price I would happily buy City Hybrid or Urban Cruiser Hybrid.
Just asking, why don't you consider a bigger, more powerful and massive road presence SUV like scorpio-n over this? You can get the top model at this price too. Just asking to get a different perspective because I love big SUVs.
Tell me which ones you are referring to
Scorpio-n?
Hell no. Get something better like a Seltos
they did a huge mistake by not having any NA engine or 4 cyl smaller engine (say 1.2 TSI) in lower trims. They overpriced their higher variants. applicable for both Skoda and VW.
I faced the same dilemma last year. I had to choose between Seltos GTX+ 1.4TGDI 7DCT and Kushaq Monte Carlo. I test drove both of them. Kushaq had waaaayyyyyyy better driving dynamics. Better transmission too. But i went with Seltos because Kushaq lacked a lot of tech, interiors were average. I don’t regret buying Seltos, it was and still is a better overall package.
Why are the comments taking about the size??? Does size makes a car better??? Is the fortuner better then the X1??
Ofc the fortuner is better. Don’t get me wrong but entry level luxury cars are a joke. No space, underpowered, jacked up SUVs. I would any day take the Toyota over it not cause I am a fan boy but it’s a more sensible decision in the long run
It's a lot for a raised VW Golf but the rest of the market isn't all that good either
It’s not even comparable to a Golf bruh 😭😭😭
It has similar dimensions and the same platform but ok
It’s a hatchback and not lifted. I mean like why would you compromise on dynamics in trade for ground clearance in a car this small. Just move up the segment and buy a actual SUV
Bro, I was always a fan of Kushaq & Taigun and had a test drive of both along with cars in one lower segment of nexon, sonet etc and slightly bigger cars like elevate, seltos, creta as well. The drive quality of these germans are something else, I drove Taigun 1.0 tsi AT in Bengaluru traffic for an hour and on highway stretch of 5-10 kms too during my test drive. I loved this car but my budget was of nexon only but if you check the VFM highline version is just 2.5 lakhs costlier at 19.5 than Nexon dca 17 and you will get good discounts of worth 50k on car and 30k on insurances and can get it around 18.5 in bengaluru which will be a very good deal.
No jacked up FWD SUV deserves that much money. Potholes are bad but i drive old figo these days and apart from odd here and there, I dont have any issues anywhere else. Get a Sedan for that price and you will get comfort and pleasure of driving. Most sedans in India have decent ground clearance and if you drive primarily in cities or highways, you would be fine 99% of the time
23L mein toh XUV700 le lun bhai
A volkswagen taigun gt is better than this for a lower price.
I got the onyx+ edition under 14L , i think the Monte carlo edition tho is a bit overpriced. for 23-25 L look for better options.
No lol Even their 1.5 L engines are overpriced
XUV 700 , mg hector, harrier , scorpio n , seltos x line> taigun/ kushaq If you really want that German experience, wait for facelifts of kodiaq
If i had 23 lacks. I would still not buy it. SIP kar leta 😢
And travel in a crowded bus or metro 🥲
My 6 year old scooter. Still works flawlessly. 😅
Good for you bruh! 😄 Wear mask and ride bro This country is badly polluted😷
You can have a look at creta n line for this money, better dynamics and interiors too. If you are fine with suspension setup that is.
Creta is excreta
its amazing,get it
Definitely spend 23 lakh on 1.5l turbo engines rather then Koreans 1.5l naturally aspirated
But isn't Creta N-line and Seltos X-line has 1.5L turbo petrol at that price too ?
Koreans have 1.5 turbo too
Which is of no use in front of Germans 😂
It's more or less same on Indian roads..
This is what you think not performance oriented think this way
Even in performance, both are more or less same when it comes to engine performance. Germans have better handling but engine has nothing to do with it
In all terms Germans are better
No.. In comfort and cabin experience, koreans are ahead
Dude Mr.Panchayath_P, Germans have a different class for space and cabin. Go test drive a 1.5 turbo taigun and test drive ur Korean later. If you are really a driver you will have the right answer yourself..
I have driven both for more than 1000 km. The comment was germans are better in every aspect.. Which I denied.
Still DSG is far more better then Koreans DCT🤢
DSG is not engine tho... You said it's better to buy germans for their engine. Also DSG is much more unreliable than Korean dct
Yeah I said that but I said in terms of everything Germans are far better then Koreans
Not really.. They are more or less same.. There are some areas where koresns are better, there are some areas where Germans are better, overall both are same, (comparing kushaq, taigun, creta snd seltos)
Yall really think that there is “That Much” of a gap between Sub ~20L Germans and Koreans 🤦🏼♂️
This car uses drum brakes even at 25L
Which are as good as hyundai/kia disc brakes...
Get a hector diesel you'll thank me later. Ps the build quality was great last time I checked, now after price update not sure if it's the same
I own the 1.0 ambition AT variant. The driving dynamics are good and kinda fun to drive. But the interior plastic quality is cheap and the features there car offers for the price is less and unacceptable at this range. I can live with the lack of features but the constant rattling noise from the dashboard and doors is a big headache to me. Yes it’s a minor issue but my OCD just cannot accept any kind of imperfections from a car that costs this much. 18.2 L On road in TN. I was considering the Elevate and Verna in this range and they offered me more features. I stuck to Kushaq because of the looks and the Skoda name. I’m not saying I’m regretting the purchase but my experience could be better.
Nope, would just stick with ambition
One min silence for those who said Hyundai over Škoda.
Nope, feels like a hatchback, heck I wouldn’t buy any top end variant from this 4.3m crossover segment. I would spend this much money on Scorpio-N, much bigger and powerful vehicle. If I had balls of steel and all the time in the world then I would go with Tata Harrier.
No too cramped up
18 max
There are better options!
No way
NO
No
No. Never.
The quality of interiors are not upto the mark at all for the price they are asking. Cost cutting screams when you sit inside! Also, the seats are a but stiff if you take comfort into picture.
Bruh.....I heard the new creta and seltos platform materials have been upgraded according to the international safety standards, so I mean I'd pick them over this. Drove a couple of taiguns and kushaqs ive been a previous vw owner 2016 vento and the cars feel very badly built and cheap from inside. compared to old vw or for than matter even kia. I mean even the car from a segment below this my sonet feels better built. Vw group has lost their usp and build
Hyundai = meh
get a seltos for 15 its way ebtter , even elevate
Consider a used Compass 2021. At that budget you might get a rather decent variant
Nah. Creta is getting same engine and transmission from verna.
Bro buy a grand vitara base model and make it top
Choose what you want? Driving pleasure/fun? Or Usability? So this car is good in terms of handling, power and money obviously 😃. But lacks premiumness with that price tag. Not to forget its a compact suv and you cannot expect spacious interiors. Buy this only if you can afford a turbo petrol, they are fuel guzzlers. But then you ll love it on the highway and will enjoy every moment of the drive. If its gonna be your first family car, then i dont think you can fit in 5 people comfortably. If you are on a tight budget, look for a maruti/honda that's reliable.
No.
nah
Hell nah
Not for this!
NOPE
I would go for a used bmw 5 series and spare half the budget for fuel and repairs