{"id":55492,"date":"2025-08-21T18:25:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=55492"},"modified":"2025-08-21T18:26:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:56:03","slug":"skoda-kushaq-facelift-spied-ahead-of-2026-launch-with-new-exterior-and-interior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/skoda-kushaq-facelift-spied-ahead-of-2026-launch-with-new-exterior-and-interior\/","title":{"rendered":"Skoda Kushaq Facelift Spied Ahead Of 2026 Launch With New Exterior And Interior"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55532 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skoda-Kushaq-Facelift-Spied-Ahead-Of-2026-Launch-With-New-Exterior-And-Interior-1.webp\" alt=\"Skoda Kushaq Facelift\" width=\"1080\" height=\"542\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skoda-Kushaq-Facelift-Spied-Ahead-Of-2026-Launch-With-New-Exterior-And-Interior-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skoda-Kushaq-Facelift-Spied-Ahead-Of-2026-Launch-With-New-Exterior-And-Interior-1-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skoda-Kushaq-Facelift-Spied-Ahead-Of-2026-Launch-With-New-Exterior-And-Interior-1-1024x514.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skoda-Kushaq-Facelift-Spied-Ahead-Of-2026-Launch-With-New-Exterior-And-Interior-1-768x385.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skoda-Kushaq-Facelift-Spied-Ahead-Of-2026-Launch-With-New-Exterior-And-Interior-1-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"font_reduse\">image source powerdrift<\/span><br \/> The<a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/skoda-cars\/kushaq\"> Skoda Kushaq<\/a> has been on sale in India since 2021 and it is now ready for a mid life update. With the company planning only the Octavia RS launch in 2025 the refreshed Kushaq is expected to reach showrooms in 2026. A camouflaged test mule was recently spotted on the Mumbai Pune Expressway offering a closer look at what\u2019s new in the facelifted SUV.<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exterior Design Updates<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p>\n<div class=\"cop-slider-container cop-slider-full-width\" data-slider-id=\"55541\">\n    <div class=\"slick-slider-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"slider-item\" data-caption=\"\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Exterior-Design-Updates-Headlights-1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider-item\" data-caption=\"\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Exterior-Design-Updates-Headlights.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spy images confirm that the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/upcoming-car\">upcoming model<\/a> will carry significant changes:<\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1775902070-eUQfH3-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 970px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1775902070-eUQfH3\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:970px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"1745023287\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1775902070-eUQfH3-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1775902070-eUQfH3');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [970, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? 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Dynamic LED indicators replace the older halogen setup while LED DRLs sit lower in the cluster.<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Front Bumper<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Still under heavy wraps, but a revised bumper and new fog lamp arrangement are likely.<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Side Profile<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The silhouette remains unchanged. The test car wore 17 inch black alloys, similar to the current Sportline variant. Silver roof rails and chrome-finished door handles continue to be part of the look.<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rear Styling<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The SUV retains its wraparound taillights, but these now carry dynamic swiping indicators. A redesigned bumper is expected but was hidden under camouflage.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interior Expectations<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55535 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Interior-Expectations.webp\" alt=\"Skoda Kushaq Facelift\" width=\"1080\" height=\"542\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Interior-Expectations.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Interior-Expectations-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Interior-Expectations-1024x514.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Interior-Expectations-768x385.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Interior-Expectations-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">While no interior images have surfaced yet, a heavily reworked cabin is expected. Likely changes include:<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New dashboard layout and premium seat design<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Updated upholstery and fresh trim choices<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improved digital displays with better graphics<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Larger panoramic sunroof addition<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Features Likely To Be Offered<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The facelift should retain most features from the current model while adding some new equipment to match rivals. Expected list includes:<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8-inch digital driver\u2019s display<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wireless charging pad and 8-speaker system<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automatic climate control with rear AC vents<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ventilated front seats<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Six airbags (standard), hill-hold assist, and TPMS<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">360-degree camera and possibly Level-2 ADAS for added safety<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engine Options<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No major mechanical changes are expected. The facelift will continue with the existing petrol engine lineup:<\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1775902070-e4XghG-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 728px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1775902070-e4XghG\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:728px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"8897589148\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1775902070-e4XghG-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1775902070-e4XghG');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [728, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? 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The 2026 facelift will bring sharper styling, a reworked cabin and modern tech upgrades while retaining its reliable petrol engines. This update should help it stay competitive in India\u2019s highly contested midsize SUV segment.<\/span><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>image source powerdrift The Skoda Kushaq has been on sale in India since 2021 and it is now ready for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":55536,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,19],"tags":[557,274,1044],"class_list":["post-55492","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","category-popular-news","tag-557","tag-skoda","tag-skoda-kushaq-facelift"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55492","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55492"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55492\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}