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Hey bro, nice review! I want to go for ambition 1 litre TSI manual, I am an enthusiast but with family needs thats all my budget can afford for now...i will be driving 60% in city and 40% on highways for long journeys to mountains with 3-4 ppl.. would you recommend 1 litre TSI manual variant or should I go with Creta?
Thanks buddy! Okay, I've not driven the 1.0 MT yet, but to be very honest, I felt the 1.0 AT to be quite lethargic with 4 ppl + AC on the highway above 100. In the City and upto 80, all is good, but beyond that, you really have to rev it to get a move on. Best is to take a test drive of both and make a decision, the Creta is good, but since u do a lot of highway driving, Kushaq is a stronger n safer vehicle... So take a test drive of both with 4 passengers and take a call :-)
Hi @JRS Cars, I have been driving my maruti 800 since 2014 and finally decided to upgrade my car for the comfort of my family :) . Seltos is out of the question since I did not like it so much. The highway feel of the Creta 1.5 diesel was great but the driving dynamics on smaller roads was really pathetic. I drove the 1.0 LTR kushaq, but found out that it was underpowered. The guys at Tafe Access Skoda did not have the 1.5LTR version for testing. So I test drove the Octavia just to feel the DSG gearbox/2.0 LTR engine and was immediately exhilarated by the sheer power and the gear change speed while driving . The Sales person says the 1.5LTR engine on Kushaq (from their experience of karoq) is really good (not as good as octavia) but I will really like it since I enjoy driving a lot. I instantly booked the DSG edition but later realized that they had not given it the 6 airbags. Although the 1.5 manual has the 6 airbags and TPMS I am not sure if they can match the feel of the DSG gearbox. What do you think ? Some of the considerations are I live in a mid-size town with no city-like traffic but a place with very bad roads and a lots of speed breakers everywhere. There's also road where there are 27-speed breakers in a span of 30 kms. (I know it is hilarious). Also, my left knee has an injury because of a previous motorbike accident because of which clutch pressing on longer journeys could be hard. So my question to you would be that am I compromising a lot (in terms of safety) by going for the 1.5 DSG edition? Will I also be compromising on the driving fun if I get the 1.5 DSG? Or is the manual more fun? I know you recommended MT for non city buyers but at this moment I am very confused. Let me know what you think. Thanks!
Hey man! That's a detailed comment! In a word, go for the 1.5TSI DSG - personally 2 airbags are more than enough (if you are a safe driver) so you can go for it. However, if its a big issues, then suggest you wait for the Taigun launch - if you are very keen on the airbags (Taigun should have more variants I assume) Also, go for the automatic itself, the 1.0 AT is a bit sluggish at highway speeds so the 1.5TSI is the way to (I've not driven it yet, but I'm sure it'll be good) Another option is to look for a used Karoq / T-roc if it fits your budget. You can feel free to message me on Instagram if you want to discuss more in detail :-)
@@JRSCars Hey man! Thanks a lot for your prompt reply. I appreciate it I think I will go for the 1.5 DSG Kushaq. A dealer from VW told me that the top end Taigun with 6 airbags is gonna cost around 24Lakh On road in Karnataka (Yes, because of 20% road taxes here). So, maybe its not worth stretching all that budget. used Karoq / T-roc seem to be all heavily priced. A lot of them on OLX are still priced way above the top end kushaq/taigun.
24L is too much. Makes the Karoq seem VFM now😂😂 Alright buddy, so the 1.5TSI DSG Kushaq seems to be the best option. Go for it then. All the best 😊 Also, do consider Subscribing, if not already done 😊
@@JRSCars Thanks a lot brother. Yes, I have made the decision to go ahead with 1.5 DSG Kushaq. Taigun GT+ seems to be priced higher with a lot of cutdown on features as well
@@JRSCars is it worth to buy taigun over kushaq ? I like kushaq design which is more sophisticated but taigun is sporty with overdose of chrome and rear door of taigun doesn't build well as like front. Also in my city Skoda doesn't have service center ,, what's your opinion on this
Great video Man...Keep up the good work Joshua Just a suggestion i am planning to buy basic model but i have three choice creta , grand vitara and kushaq 1.0L ... SO CONFUSING MAN PLS BRIEF ME WHICH IS BEST . My budget is mostly go foe basic model and petrol version only
Wonderful review. I test drove the Kushaq and Taigun 1.0tsi manual. My impressions was that this engine has a lot of turbo lag below 2000rpm. City drive ability was not good. The automatic may mask this turbo lag Second observation was the clutch bite point. It’s quite late in the release - almost at 90% release
Hi, thanks so much! Yes, the torque converter masks turbo lag very well. It's a trait of torque converter boxes. I'm yet to try the MT and 1.5 TSI also, so will give my opinion on those after driving them :-)
Fantastic review ! Worth noting also that rear kneeroom on a Creta is definitely lesser if a 6.2" gent and a 6" gent sit back to back. Skoda has indeed done a bit of a 'Jazz' on the Kushaq !
I have taken the test drive of 1.0 litre style kushaq, and I totally loved it, but I want to buy style 1.0 automatic , Is it worth to spend 1.20 lacs for the automatic & amt doesn't have 6 airbags & TPMS ?? Which is better 1.0 style manual or amt?
Firstly, it is not amt. It is a torque converter automatic. I've made a video on types of automatic transmissions, please do check it out. It depends on what kind of driving you will do, if you have a 90% city commute, then go with the automatic, else manual is good enough. TPMS and number of airbags are not big enough factors, according to me, to influence a buying decision. Example: you can have 10 airbags in the car, but if the body is not strong, you will face serious injury as against a vehicle with just 2 airbags and a strong body structure.
@@JRSCarsLol , if air bags are not imp ,then why does Skoda provide them in the Mannual variants which are cheaper compared to AT,What sense does it make?? So does it mean the Mannual variants are not build well so 6 Air bags ,but the AT variants are more strong ,so just 2 Airbags are enough???Just build quality alone cant save the rear passengers during a crash,build quality cant be a substitute for reduction of air bags.For 1 litre AT Style 19lkhs is the on road price in kerala ,which way expensive for a 1litre engine.Regarding TPMS any customer ll expect it at this price point cuz its rivals are offering them & much more features .
Brother, I said there that, number of airbags is not an important criteria, according to me. If airbags are important to you, so be it. Yes, 19L is expensive for what it is, if you can afford it, buy it, else settle for a lower variant or a Korean car. Also, why the MT has 6 airbags and the AT has 2 is because of costs. Already the AT is ~₹1.2L more than MT, if the AT was to have 6 airbags, it'll be more than 20L on road - then you will say its 'highly' overpriced, instead of 'just' overpriced Another logic is AT will be driven majorly in the city, where 2 airbags are more than enough. Again, these are my thoughts only.
@@kiranmathur by the way, if only 6 airbags would have been saving lives then all others who ever have met with an accident in the past without such extra airbags were dead.. So he is right, it's not only about extra airbags but it's more about driving safe and reducing chances of fatal accidents rather.
Great review!. So when compared to the steering in Rapid and Vento, you felt that this is lighter and has comparatively lesser confidence inspiring feel at higher speeds?... Saw this point elsewhere as well, hence would like to confirm as I don't have any options for long test drives to get a feel myself. Thanks!
Thanks buddy! Yes. Upto 100 it's pretty good, beyond 120 it does not have the confidence to push harder. Possibly the lighter weight and relatively higher center of gravity are the reasons.
Thanks so much bro. I was pushing the car, so mileage dropped. Anywhere from 11-14 kmpl possible on a light foot in the city. 18 should be easy on the highway
Hey bro ! Nice review. I just want to know that my height is 6'2 . Is it good for me to consider this car and one other thing what will be it's mileage for 1 ltr tsi engine..
Thanks bro! Yep, for your height, there should be no issues. Regarding mileage, if you drive it normally, you can expect decent mileage but if you stomp on it, it'll fly outta the window. 12-14 in the city with very gentle throttle inputs and maybe 17-18 on the highway if your careful. Expect 9 and 14 if you really stomp on it tho
@@JRSCars my priority is automatic car ,smoother gear shifts , comfortable interiors Creta diesel at Or Vw 1l petrol at Which Will suit for both highways and city
@@selvamuthukumaran5016 OK. If you travel with less than 3 passengers, 1L TSI is good, else 1.5L TSI you have to buy, 1L with full load is not very peppy. Creta is more comfortable and more efficient, but road manners and body strength is not like Skoda/VW Take a proper test drive of both, then make a decision bro
Loved the review. Keep up the good work Joshua. 👍🏼 Just a suggestion - It would be better to have a list of pros and cons of the car reviewed shown on the screen towards the end of the video. Every car has its weak link, it would help people to make a more informed decision. Once again, Kudos. 👍🏼
At 8:58, are you saying that with 4 people in the car and AC switched on the Kushaq is struggling or do you mean some other regular car would struggle ?
At city speeds, the 1.0TSI is great, 4 people or 1 person, it pulls cleanly. At high speeds however, it takes time and you really need to rev the engine hard to make good progress. It'll be an issue only to enthusiasts, for 80% drivers it'll be just fine.
Both are good only. If 50% city use & 50% highway, then Creta is better. If 90% city use, 1.0TSI is better Smaller displacement engines perform better at city speeds
stage 1/1+ 1.0 tsi manual would be the ultimate form of this car as a daily fun car as it would get the 1.0 tsi close to the 1.5 in output while costing a lot less.
I have a confusion to buy a car among three cars, these are kia seltos, Hyundai creta and Skoda kushak...Pls suggest a car.....Now iam driving Maruti Swift diesel automatic
Ok. Personally, I recommend you test drive all 3 cars for final satisfaction However, for safety - Skoda is the best no doubt - stronger body shell which increases safety. In other comments I've also mentioned that number of airbags doesn't really matter, if body is not strong. Design is personal preference - I like Seltos, Kushaq, Creta - in that order Features: Seltos / Creta have a lot more features, but you need to ask yourself if you really need all those features and how often will you actually use them. If you enjoy driving and do lots of highway driving - then Kushaq is best, if you drive 90% in the city, then Creta/Seltos is better in my opinion.
@@JRSCars thanks i go with kushak...But I have doubt that setos and creta are more powerful engines then kushak so how kushak is compare with these two...
Good question. Let's wait till I get my hands on it before I can give my opinion bro. From VFM POV, XUV is better. But driving feel, build quality, etc, I can give my opinion after reviewing only :-)
@@தனிஒருவன்-ம1ள read other comments bro. Priorities porthu irruku. Ellarum highway po maatanga, ellarum city la mattum otamaatanga, adhu yennaku theriyum. Aana general ah edhu best nu sollamudiyathu, unga priorities porthu irruku. Read other comments, appo ungaluku puriyum. Illati unga priorities sollunga, edhu best nu na help panren
I defer from your review as far as rear sit area is concerns, its bit compact comparatively to Seltos or creta. And make sure to add up the cons and pros, for us to understand and visualize the real picture of the car.
The space is good buddy. Width is less for 3 people, agreed buddy, but at the same time, I'm limited by the fact that this is a showroom car and all what I say, can't make it to the final video. That being said, will try being more subtle in highlighting the shortcomings :-)
1 liter ..3 cylinder is dancing and shaking on all 3 legs... Not sure why car makers are going to Maruti days of 1 liter small engine with a adrenalin turbo pump ...
Overall competition is bit more premium everywhere. In Kushaq, areas which you touch - steering wheel, door pad arm rest, switches, etc, all are high quality. Top portion of door pad, lower portion of dashboard has hard plastics.
Best is to take a test drive of both, each have their own pros n cons. Interior space wise, both are quite similar, performance wise, the 1.5 City is better than the 1.0TSI, but slower than the 1.5TSI. Also, they are from different segments. Take a test of both and make a decision 😊
Bro you are saying that people who prefer safety should go with Kushaq but even the top end 1.5 tsi has only 2 airbags whereas both Creta and Seltos has 6 airbags at their top model!! Atleast Skoda should have priced it lesser. Also the absence of iconic tdi engine is a big miss. I don’t know wether this car will really succeed as much as Koreans :/
Bro, airbags is one level of safety. The body shell strength is more important than airbags according to me. Example: if the car is gonna split or deform badly on impact, airbags are of no use. Personally, yes, Pricing is a bit high and no TDI is also sad. Let's see how things go...
This looks like a paid review for Skoda :) If you are upgrading from Rapid, then this is not the right vehicle as it lacks the fit and finish of Rapid in many ways. I have test driven Kushaq and have seen it in flesh. As a Octavia owner, Kushaq feels a downer in terms of cabin quality for sure, considering the price they charge for this. Driving dynamics and handling are the USPs of this vehicle and new design language complements this. The vehicle does not have a road presence and can easily get lost in the crowd. Reverse camera resolution feels really cheap and after market without adaptive guidelines and more importantly the top end AT missing on 6 airbags is not acceptable at all. Absence of a diesel engine will hurt VAG as Turbo petrols are fun to drive, but will leave a hole in your pocket with poor fuel economy, considering the ever increasing fuel prices :) After the initial hype and excitement, this can settle between 1500-2000 units on a monthly basis, but remember there are more vehicles planned to hit the segment down the line will make life difficult for this. They could have introduced this at a more competitive prices or else should have upped the quality with more premium pricing, considering the fact that they took 2 sweet years in building 2.0 project for India. Cannot comment on the safety of the vehicle till the NCAP rating is released, but hopefully should not go as below as the Koreans who have miserably failed in that area.
Haha, it's not paid bro. I've only spent money in getting this review done. If you have been a follower of the channel, you would know that the video was 'under review' by Skoda for over a week - if you notice keenly you can see cuts and breaks, where things have been edited out. As a growing RUclipsr, sometimes I have to tone down what I say in order to secure future vehicles for review. Hope you understand this. That being said, personally this vehicle is much safer and dynamically more accomplished than the competition. I believe I've touched on this vehicles positives and if you watched this video fully, you would know that I've given a pretty honest opinion and not praised it's shortcomings :) So calling it a 'paid review' without watching it fully, is not good on your part buddy - most RUclipsrs get cars from dealerships, unlike Autocar/Faisal, etc, who get cars from the manufacturer for review.
@@JRSCars I did comment on this after fully watching this video right from where you started and where you completed brother :) No offence meant as my only gripe was you did not mention the glaring pit falls of the vehicle during the review made me think that way :) I do appreciate you took time and effort to review this, and also understand that you have your limits of what all you can tell and what not to procure future reviews.
@@raghvenk Thanks so much for understanding bro :-) Yep. Truth be told, the absence of the virtual cockpit, the panoramic sunroof, the sluggish-ness of the 1.0TSI on the highway and the pricing were mentioned originally - all had to be edited out by their request. Personally, I prefer reviewing used cars, so that I can give you all my un-filtered options, but everyone is not interested in watching me review a 5 year old VW, as against a hot new car. But, I guess its all in the game :-)
@@raghvenk I’m happy you brought out why this review is the way it is. I had the same opinion that this is neither an upgrade from rapid, nor a peer to creta. It can be compared with SCross as a 4 seat alternative with an enormous price delta. Coming next is another comedy show of Taigun, which is being shown to have Audi level cockpit (lol) and seltos killer.
I was thinking of replacing my 5 year old Octavia with Kushaq. But it feels like a severe downgrade in terms of quality and build. I guess I will wait for Kodiaq/Karoq.
The biggest myth you didn’t debunk was it’s a European make. Answer to that is a big No. you are asking why plastics quality master. It matters if they positioned it as a European build car. Why should ppl buy this instead of creta, which also has plastics but is rightly priced at least.
Is the Kushaq sold in Europe? No. So you cannot expect a European product at Indian pricing. An amazing build quality, fantastic features, 150 bhp, etc,. all at ₹15 lakhs, is just wishful thinking. If you wanna blame someone, blame the Centre for their ridiculous taxes. Now against the competition, yes, Creta and Seltos are better value - feature wise, however, also know that in a crash, you have higher chances of surviving (or lesser injuries atleast) if you crash in a Kushaq, as compared to a Creta or Seltos. So choose wisely
@@JRSCarsThe kushaq definitely would be the better buy ...also I agree with the taxes part. The luxury car market would have been prospering if it isn't for the huge taxes on them
@@JRSCars i had to trash my skoda laura worth 18 lakhs to a junk dealer. It was so horrible. Imagine that kind of money being spent on a car in 2006. After sales, the company treated its customers as trash. I believe they are still the same. Thats why we see fuming and disappointed customers even now. The only difference is now big companies can invest hugely in digital marketing campaigns and buy positive reviews on all platforms including videos. But the reality is different.
@@rb8436 hmmm. My friend has a 2018 Octy and is happy with the service... I agree, the experience is not completely hassle free like Honda and Maruti... For older cars, its a nightmare, especially with parts prices
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@@piyushkanthak1087 thanks so much man! Means a lot❤️
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Paaah finally...one of the honest reviews I've seen on the kushaq...love your videos bro!!!!!
Thanks so much bro!!
Yea man. Felt the same🔥
Finally an honest and real review on the performance of the 1.0 engine. Good job 👍
Thanks so much buddy!
Great video🔥🔥
Much better than other reviews I've seen!! Keep it up!!
much appreciated bro!
Hey bro, nice review! I want to go for ambition 1 litre TSI manual, I am an enthusiast but with family needs thats all my budget can afford for now...i will be driving 60% in city and 40% on highways for long journeys to mountains with 3-4 ppl.. would you recommend 1 litre TSI manual variant or should I go with Creta?
Thanks buddy! Okay, I've not driven the 1.0 MT yet, but to be very honest, I felt the 1.0 AT to be quite lethargic with 4 ppl + AC on the highway above 100. In the City and upto 80, all is good, but beyond that, you really have to rev it to get a move on. Best is to take a test drive of both and make a decision, the Creta is good, but since u do a lot of highway driving, Kushaq is a stronger n safer vehicle... So take a test drive of both with 4 passengers and take a call :-)
@@JRSCars Thanks! :)
@@JRSCars Test drove both, I think MT is better on power than AT... could you share your views on that?
@@pmano27 I've not yet driven the MT, but I'm sure it will feel better than AT.
An MT has less power train losses compared to an AT bro
@@JRSCars then I am sure leaning towards Kushaq ambition 1 TSI over Creta 1.5 NA S Variant. 😊
Hi @JRS Cars, I have been driving my maruti 800 since 2014 and finally decided to upgrade my car for the comfort of my family :) . Seltos is out of the question since I did not like it so much. The highway feel of the Creta 1.5 diesel was great but the driving dynamics on smaller roads was really pathetic. I drove the 1.0 LTR kushaq, but found out that it was underpowered. The guys at Tafe Access Skoda did not have the 1.5LTR version for testing. So I test drove the Octavia just to feel the DSG gearbox/2.0 LTR engine and was immediately exhilarated by the sheer power and the gear change speed while driving . The Sales person says the 1.5LTR engine on Kushaq (from their experience of karoq) is really good (not as good as octavia) but I will really like it since I enjoy driving a lot.
I instantly booked the DSG edition but later realized that they had not given it the 6 airbags. Although the 1.5 manual has the 6 airbags and TPMS I am not sure if they can match the feel of the DSG gearbox. What do you think ?
Some of the considerations are I live in a mid-size town with no city-like traffic but a place with very bad roads and a lots of speed breakers everywhere. There's also road where there are 27-speed breakers in a span of 30 kms. (I know it is hilarious). Also, my left knee has an injury because of a previous motorbike accident because of which clutch pressing on longer journeys could be hard.
So my question to you would be that am I compromising a lot (in terms of safety) by going for the 1.5 DSG edition? Will I also be compromising on the driving fun if I get the 1.5 DSG? Or is the manual more fun? I know you recommended MT for non city buyers but at this moment I am very confused.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
Hey man! That's a detailed comment!
In a word, go for the 1.5TSI DSG - personally 2 airbags are more than enough (if you are a safe driver) so you can go for it. However, if its a big issues, then suggest you wait for the Taigun launch - if you are very keen on the airbags (Taigun should have more variants I assume)
Also, go for the automatic itself, the 1.0 AT is a bit sluggish at highway speeds so the 1.5TSI is the way to (I've not driven it yet, but I'm sure it'll be good)
Another option is to look for a used Karoq / T-roc if it fits your budget. You can feel free to message me on Instagram if you want to discuss more in detail :-)
@@JRSCars Hey man! Thanks a lot for your prompt reply. I appreciate it
I think I will go for the 1.5 DSG Kushaq. A dealer from VW told me that the top end Taigun with 6 airbags is gonna cost around 24Lakh On road in Karnataka (Yes, because of 20% road taxes here). So, maybe its not worth stretching all that budget. used Karoq / T-roc seem to be all heavily priced. A lot of them on OLX are still priced way above the top end kushaq/taigun.
24L is too much. Makes the Karoq seem VFM now😂😂
Alright buddy, so the 1.5TSI DSG Kushaq seems to be the best option.
Go for it then. All the best 😊
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@@JRSCars Thanks a lot brother. Yes, I have made the decision to go ahead with 1.5 DSG Kushaq. Taigun GT+ seems to be priced higher with a lot of cutdown on features as well
@@JRSCars is it worth to buy taigun over kushaq ? I like kushaq design which is more sophisticated but taigun is sporty with overdose of chrome and rear door of taigun doesn't build well as like front. Also in my city Skoda doesn't have service center ,, what's your opinion on this
Great video Man...Keep up the good work Joshua
Just a suggestion i am planning to buy basic model but i have three choice creta , grand vitara and kushaq 1.0L ... SO CONFUSING MAN PLS BRIEF ME WHICH IS BEST . My budget is mostly go foe basic model and petrol version only
Wonderful review. I test drove the Kushaq and Taigun 1.0tsi manual.
My impressions was that this engine has a lot of turbo lag below 2000rpm. City drive ability was not good. The automatic may mask this turbo lag
Second observation was the clutch bite point. It’s quite late in the release - almost at 90% release
Hi, thanks so much!
Yes, the torque converter masks turbo lag very well. It's a trait of torque converter boxes.
I'm yet to try the MT and 1.5 TSI also, so will give my opinion on those after driving them :-)
What are the silver panel beside engine are used for mine have 3 of them
Fantastic review ! Worth noting also that rear kneeroom on a Creta is definitely lesser if a 6.2" gent and a 6" gent sit back to back. Skoda has indeed done a bit of a 'Jazz' on the Kushaq !
Thanks man! Haha, yes, I was really impressed with the rear legroom. Definitely best-in-class!
I have taken the test drive of 1.0 litre style kushaq, and I totally loved it, but I want to buy style 1.0 automatic ,
Is it worth to spend 1.20 lacs for the automatic & amt doesn't have 6 airbags & TPMS ??
Which is better 1.0 style manual or amt?
Firstly, it is not amt. It is a torque converter automatic. I've made a video on types of automatic transmissions, please do check it out.
It depends on what kind of driving you will do, if you have a 90% city commute, then go with the automatic, else manual is good enough.
TPMS and number of airbags are not big enough factors, according to me, to influence a buying decision.
Example: you can have 10 airbags in the car, but if the body is not strong, you will face serious injury as against a vehicle with just 2 airbags and a strong body structure.
@@JRSCarsLol , if air bags are not imp ,then why does Skoda provide them in the Mannual variants which are cheaper compared to AT,What sense does it make?? So does it mean the Mannual variants are not build well so 6 Air bags ,but the AT variants are more strong ,so just 2 Airbags are enough???Just build quality alone cant save the rear passengers during a crash,build quality cant be a substitute for reduction of air bags.For 1 litre AT Style 19lkhs is the on road price in kerala ,which way expensive for a 1litre engine.Regarding TPMS any customer ll expect it at this price point cuz its rivals are offering them & much more features .
Brother, I said there that, number of airbags is not an important criteria, according to me. If airbags are important to you, so be it.
Yes, 19L is expensive for what it is, if you can afford it, buy it, else settle for a lower variant or a Korean car.
Also, why the MT has 6 airbags and the AT has 2 is because of costs. Already the AT is ~₹1.2L more than MT, if the AT was to have 6 airbags, it'll be more than 20L on road - then you will say its 'highly' overpriced, instead of 'just' overpriced
Another logic is AT will be driven majorly in the city, where 2 airbags are more than enough.
Again, these are my thoughts only.
@@kiranmathur by the way, if only 6 airbags would have been saving lives then all others who ever have met with an accident in the past without such extra airbags were dead.. So he is right, it's not only about extra airbags but it's more about driving safe and reducing chances of fatal accidents rather.
Great review!. So when compared to the steering in Rapid and Vento, you felt that this is lighter and has comparatively lesser confidence inspiring feel at higher speeds?... Saw this point elsewhere as well, hence would like to confirm as I don't have any options for long test drives to get a feel myself. Thanks!
Thanks buddy! Yes. Upto 100 it's pretty good, beyond 120 it does not have the confidence to push harder.
Possibly the lighter weight and relatively higher center of gravity are the reasons.
Something I have noticed in most Kushaq reviews is the locked infotainment system. Any idea on what could be the reason?
Hehe. Most dealerships have not yet received the password to unlock the infotainment systems bro. That's the reason...
Truly a world class review, I drove myself and felt the same about the 1.0tsi, the 1.5tsi is the better choice for enthusiasts!
True buddy!
Ambition too have a shark fin antenna
Hey brother first of all great videos and break down of the review in different parts just wanted to ask what mileage did you got in city rides? 😃
Thanks so much bro. I was pushing the car, so mileage dropped.
Anywhere from 11-14 kmpl possible on a light foot in the city.
18 should be easy on the highway
Hey bro ! Nice review. I just want to know that my height is 6'2 . Is it good for me to consider this car and one other thing what will be it's mileage for 1 ltr tsi engine..
Thanks bro! Yep, for your height, there should be no issues. Regarding mileage, if you drive it normally, you can expect decent mileage but if you stomp on it, it'll fly outta the window.
12-14 in the city with very gentle throttle inputs and maybe 17-18 on the highway if your careful.
Expect 9 and 14 if you really stomp on it tho
Hi bro
Pls suggest me a good car for
Weekend trips
Creta diesel 1.5l or Skoda kushaq 1l petrol
Creta diesel is better for economy. Kushaq is a safer car, choice is yours, depending on your priority bro
@@JRSCars my priority is automatic car ,smoother gear shifts , comfortable interiors
Creta diesel at
Or
Vw 1l petrol at
Which Will suit for both highways and city
@@selvamuthukumaran5016 OK. If you travel with less than 3 passengers, 1L TSI is good, else 1.5L TSI you have to buy, 1L with full load is not very peppy.
Creta is more comfortable and more efficient, but road manners and body strength is not like Skoda/VW
Take a proper test drive of both, then make a decision bro
@@JRSCars ok thanks , there is no complete package ,there are compromise in every vehicle ,ok bro I will select after test drive
@@selvamuthukumaran5016 yes bro. Correct. All the best. Happy Motoring
Can I buy it for my all India tour
purpose considering any issue for service center point of view.
It's a good car. Check with your route, if a Skoda service center is there. Also test drive other options also before deciding
Service is a gamble you have to take. But Kushaq is small and agile so its perfect for touring in our narrow and broken roads.
Loved the review. Keep up the good work Joshua. 👍🏼 Just a suggestion - It would be better to have a list of pros and cons of the car reviewed shown on the screen towards the end of the video. Every car has its weak link, it would help people to make a more informed decision. Once again, Kudos. 👍🏼
Thanks so much bro! ❤️
Good suggestion, will incorporate that into future videos 😊😊
what an underrated channel.Absolutely loved the highway drive
Thanks so much bro❤️❤️
At 8:58, are you saying that with 4 people in the car and AC switched on the Kushaq is struggling or do you mean some other regular car would struggle ?
At city speeds, the 1.0TSI is great, 4 people or 1 person, it pulls cleanly.
At high speeds however, it takes time and you really need to rev the engine hard to make good progress.
It'll be an issue only to enthusiasts, for 80% drivers it'll be just fine.
Is skoda a safer car bro
Creta 1.5 or kushaq 1.0 which is best??
Both are good only. If 50% city use & 50% highway, then Creta is better. If 90% city use, 1.0TSI is better
Smaller displacement engines perform better at city speeds
Kushaq came a a long time back, it had issues, Slavia got rid of a lot of those, the Kushaqs that are available right now, what about them?
Major issues solved. Quality issues will be resolved with the upcoming monte carlo
Nexon xz+ or kushaq base which one is good to buy
Go with kushaq base. It's a much better vehicle than Nexon, it's also a segment above Nexon...
My usage 90% highway and 10% city.
Monthly 4000 km usage.suggest creta or kushaq ?
Hi, if u decided on diesel, you have no option.
If you want petrol, go for Kushaq 1.5 if u travel with 2+ passengers, else 1.0 is enough
Good video ....you spoke about all the things that actually matters unlike the rest
Thanks so much for the positive feedback😊
Looks Kushaq is worth considering in this segment. Thanks buddy
Most welcome ❤️❤️
Loved the video 👍👍👍
Thanks bro! ❤️
White or red which is good looking
carbon steel
Personal preference buddy. I'll go with red or grey (carbon steel)
Nice review bro👍👍
Thanks bro!
So happy to see your channel grow..... Kudos to u bro
Thanks so much Dr!
stage 1/1+ 1.0 tsi manual would be the ultimate form of this car as a daily fun car as it would get the 1.0 tsi close to the 1.5 in output while costing a lot less.
Yep bro, your right! But still, no replacement for displacement😉
@@JRSCars i feel that the 1.5 won't sell well until vw brings out a taigun gt. lol or a vrs kushaq
@@anirudhmallikarjun7067 yep buddy. I've the same feeling.
Yes, taigun may sell better as a GT variant, but let's see. Pricing is key!
Big fan wast waiting to see uou
Absolutely sensational
Thanks buddy! ❤️
Welcome
Seltos 1.5 diesel or kushaq 1.0??
@Connor Welch yeah but German is not German anymore.. Build quality degraded
I have a confusion to buy a car among three cars, these are kia seltos, Hyundai creta and Skoda kushak...Pls suggest a car.....Now iam driving Maruti Swift diesel automatic
Sure, pls let me know your priorities, budget, daily running and driving conditions (city or highway), etc.,
My priorities are ground clearance, design and technology, safety and features.....Pls suggest
Ok. Personally, I recommend you test drive all 3 cars for final satisfaction
However, for safety - Skoda is the best no doubt - stronger body shell which increases safety. In other comments I've also mentioned that number of airbags doesn't really matter, if body is not strong.
Design is personal preference - I like Seltos, Kushaq, Creta - in that order
Features: Seltos / Creta have a lot more features, but you need to ask yourself if you really need all those features and how often will you actually use them.
If you enjoy driving and do lots of highway driving - then Kushaq is best, if you drive 90% in the city, then Creta/Seltos is better in my opinion.
@@JRSCars thanks i go with kushak...But I have doubt that setos and creta are more powerful engines then kushak so how kushak is compare with these two...
1.5TSI of KushaQ is more powerful than 1.4 Turbo in Seltos/Creta.
Even 1.0TSI is on par with 1.5 NA engines in korean siblings
Bro xuv 700 or kushaq?? Budget 18 lakhs
Good question. Let's wait till I get my hands on it before I can give my opinion bro.
From VFM POV, XUV is better. But driving feel, build quality, etc, I can give my opinion after reviewing only :-)
Excellent portray.. similar to Autocar
Thanks so much bro❤️
Who told you that the ambition model has the regular antenna??? Ambition model has the shark fin antenna. Do go through the product thoroughly..
Done. Thanks
Kushaq or Creta which is best bro ???
Depending on your requirements bro. Each had pros and cons in different areas
@@JRSCars comparison panni, Yethu best nu sollamudiyuma ???
@@JRSCars car Vanguna travel tha bro panuvanga Yellarum,,,,,
Mumbai ku regular service ahh panuvanga ??
@@தனிஒருவன்-ம1ள read other comments bro. Priorities porthu irruku. Ellarum highway po maatanga, ellarum city la mattum otamaatanga, adhu yennaku theriyum.
Aana general ah edhu best nu sollamudiyathu, unga priorities porthu irruku.
Read other comments, appo ungaluku puriyum.
Illati unga priorities sollunga, edhu best nu na help panren
I defer from your review as far as rear sit area is concerns, its bit compact comparatively to Seltos or creta. And make sure to add up the cons and pros, for us to understand and visualize the real picture of the car.
The space is good buddy. Width is less for 3 people, agreed buddy, but at the same time, I'm limited by the fact that this is a showroom car and all what I say, can't make it to the final video.
That being said, will try being more subtle in highlighting the shortcomings :-)
Jrs raising the bar💥💥💥
Thanks bro ❤️
1 liter ..3 cylinder is dancing and shaking on all 3 legs...
Not sure why car makers are going to Maruti days of 1 liter small engine with a adrenalin turbo pump ...
Haha. Downsizing for FE and Emission norms bro. Sad reality and it makes me really sad that IC engines are dying such a death...
Quality of interior is better than its rival?
Overall competition is bit more premium everywhere.
In Kushaq, areas which you touch - steering wheel, door pad arm rest, switches, etc, all are high quality.
Top portion of door pad, lower portion of dashboard has hard plastics.
Great one brother 👍
Thank you so much bro 😀
I'm confused between this and the city petrol manual
Best is to take a test drive of both, each have their own pros n cons.
Interior space wise, both are quite similar, performance wise, the 1.5 City is better than the 1.0TSI, but slower than the 1.5TSI.
Also, they are from different segments. Take a test of both and make a decision 😊
Everything will be nice about Kushaq because its a PROMO video blog -:)
Surprised to see the engine vibration when started and revved
Typical of a 3 cylinder. It's very normal
Ambition model comes with shark fin antenna
booked it already, will get it soon
Congratulations buddy!
@@JRSCars thanks bro
I checked this car and didn’t get the thud of skoda door. It felt maximum like a Honda thud only.
Oh. A Honda from which generation?
Bro you are saying that people who prefer safety should go with Kushaq but even the top end 1.5 tsi has only 2 airbags whereas both Creta and Seltos has 6 airbags at their top model!! Atleast Skoda should have priced it lesser. Also the absence of iconic tdi engine is a big miss. I don’t know wether this car will really succeed as much as Koreans :/
Bro, airbags is one level of safety. The body shell strength is more important than airbags according to me.
Example: if the car is gonna split or deform badly on impact, airbags are of no use.
Personally, yes, Pricing is a bit high and no TDI is also sad.
Let's see how things go...
@@JRSCars .
@@rajindersaini2147?
Nice review
Thank you!
It is small in comparison of creta...3 people easily sit in creta backseat but not on this car..... it's going to be flop mark my words
Cant compare with cteta seltos which has much more kerbweight 1300kg kishaq jas only 1180 kg weight comparable with nexon ecosport only
Vehicles are compared based on dimensions, not kerb weight alone.
The Kushaq is not a under 4m, like nexon, Ecosport, Venue, Sonet, etc,.
Nowhere mentioned if it's the automatic or manual that you're talking about.
If you watch the video fully or even till I come to the interiors, you would know.
It's even mentioned in the description
@@JRSCars okay, but I think it would be better to mention it in the title itself.
@@sanketjain9320 hmm, tried it buddy, but other keywords had more value.
@@JRSCars okay. Have you driven the 1.0 manual as well? I wanted to know if there is any difference in the steering tuning.
@@sanketjain9320 no buddy. Car came just as we finished filming. Will check it out and update soon if possible
Inspiration
The only downside is instrument cluster - doesn’t have any Colors and also it is not digital
That’s the only downside of this car
Virtual cockpit will come soon buddy
@@JRSCars not virtual cockpit. like in Octavia. It will be half baked digital cluster like Taigun.
This looks like a paid review for Skoda :) If you are upgrading from Rapid, then this is not the right vehicle as it lacks the fit and finish of Rapid in many ways. I have test driven Kushaq and have seen it in flesh. As a Octavia owner, Kushaq feels a downer in terms of cabin quality for sure, considering the price they charge for this. Driving dynamics and handling are the USPs of this vehicle and new design language complements this. The vehicle does not have a road presence and can easily get lost in the crowd. Reverse camera resolution feels really cheap and after market without adaptive guidelines and more importantly the top end AT missing on 6 airbags is not acceptable at all. Absence of a diesel engine will hurt VAG as Turbo petrols are fun to drive, but will leave a hole in your pocket with poor fuel economy, considering the ever increasing fuel prices :) After the initial hype and excitement, this can settle between 1500-2000 units on a monthly basis, but remember there are more vehicles planned to hit the segment down the line will make life difficult for this. They could have introduced this at a more competitive prices or else should have upped the quality with more premium pricing, considering the fact that they took 2 sweet years in building 2.0 project for India. Cannot comment on the safety of the vehicle till the NCAP rating is released, but hopefully should not go as below as the Koreans who have miserably failed in that area.
Haha, it's not paid bro. I've only spent money in getting this review done. If you have been a follower of the channel, you would know that the video was 'under review' by Skoda for over a week - if you notice keenly you can see cuts and breaks, where things have been edited out.
As a growing RUclipsr, sometimes I have to tone down what I say in order to secure future vehicles for review. Hope you understand this.
That being said, personally this vehicle is much safer and dynamically more accomplished than the competition. I believe I've touched on this vehicles positives and if you watched this video fully, you would know that I've given a pretty honest opinion and not praised it's shortcomings :)
So calling it a 'paid review' without watching it fully, is not good on your part buddy - most RUclipsrs get cars from dealerships, unlike Autocar/Faisal, etc, who get cars from the manufacturer for review.
@@JRSCars I did comment on this after fully watching this video right from where you started and where you completed brother :) No offence meant as my only gripe was you did not mention the glaring pit falls of the vehicle during the review made me think that way :) I do appreciate you took time and effort to review this, and also understand that you have your limits of what all you can tell and what not to procure future reviews.
@@raghvenk Thanks so much for understanding bro :-)
Yep. Truth be told, the absence of the virtual cockpit, the panoramic sunroof, the sluggish-ness of the 1.0TSI on the highway and the pricing were mentioned originally - all had to be edited out by their request.
Personally, I prefer reviewing used cars, so that I can give you all my un-filtered options, but everyone is not interested in watching me review a 5 year old VW, as against a hot new car. But, I guess its all in the game :-)
@@raghvenk I’m happy you brought out why this review is the way it is. I had the same opinion that this is neither an upgrade from rapid, nor a peer to creta. It can be compared with SCross as a 4 seat alternative with an enormous price delta. Coming next is another comedy show of Taigun, which is being shown to have Audi level cockpit (lol) and seltos killer.
I was thinking of replacing my 5 year old Octavia with Kushaq. But it feels like a severe downgrade in terms of quality and build. I guess I will wait for Kodiaq/Karoq.
I want the same review after 5 years
Done buddy. Panlame
Waiting for 1.5 TSI manual
Definitely bro. That would be an absolute gem!
1st comment 😁
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Honestly, the wrapping on the gear makes it look like a manual transmission!
Hehe, agreed. Cheeky move by Skoda😂😂
Flickering due to? Diamond design? Very nice.
Haha, that was a slip of the tongue buddy. I meant the LED's😂😂
Ambition too have a shark fin antenna
Oh, will check that bro. Thanks
The biggest myth you didn’t debunk was it’s a European make. Answer to that is a big No. you are asking why plastics quality master. It matters if they positioned it as a European build car. Why should ppl buy this instead of creta, which also has plastics but is rightly priced at least.
Is the Kushaq sold in Europe? No. So you cannot expect a European product at Indian pricing. An amazing build quality, fantastic features, 150 bhp, etc,. all at ₹15 lakhs, is just wishful thinking.
If you wanna blame someone, blame the Centre for their ridiculous taxes.
Now against the competition, yes, Creta and Seltos are better value - feature wise, however, also know that in a crash, you have higher chances of surviving (or lesser injuries atleast) if you crash in a Kushaq, as compared to a Creta or Seltos. So choose wisely
@@JRSCarsThe kushaq definitely would be the better buy ...also I agree with the taxes part. The luxury car market would have been prospering if it isn't for the huge taxes on them
Who wants turbo kick in under 2000rpm ya 🤦🏻♂️
Haha, the earlier the better. Old vento 1.6 tdi used to kick in at 1500 itself.
Skoda is the worst company when it comes to after sales service
Was. Now it's improving. For older cars it's still a headache
@@JRSCars i had to trash my skoda laura worth 18 lakhs to a junk dealer. It was so horrible. Imagine that kind of money being spent on a car in 2006. After sales, the company treated its customers as trash. I believe they are still the same. Thats why we see fuming and disappointed customers even now. The only difference is now big companies can invest hugely in digital marketing campaigns and buy positive reviews on all platforms including videos. But the reality is different.
@@rb8436 hmmm. My friend has a 2018 Octy and is happy with the service... I agree, the experience is not completely hassle free like Honda and Maruti...
For older cars, its a nightmare, especially with parts prices
I've heard so many Skoda horror stories because of Gurudev motors in TN.
No SUV stance. Period.