Skoda Kushaq Facelift Teased Ahead of January 2026 Launch

Skoda has released the first teaser of the upcoming Kushaq facelift ahead of its expected launch this month. The short teaser doesn’t reveal much beyond a veiled view of the SUV’s front end, although it confirms that the midsize SUV has been set for the proper mid-lifecycle refresh.

Exterior Design

The Kushaq facelift test mules suggest that exterior updates will be focused mainly on the front and rear ends. The facelift is expected for getting revised headlamps as well as changes to the front bumper. The moustache-like grille at the front appears to have grown larger with slimmer LED daytime running lamps (DRLs).

The rear part of the test mules shows the slimmer tail-lamps, which appear to be connected by the protruding section at the tailgate. The SUV has also been seen with the new set of matte-black-painted alloy wheels, likely 17 inches.

Interior Features

The Kushaw facelift is also likely to get the segment-first massage function for the rear seats, new graphics in the digital instrument cluster as well as infotainment screen, and rear disc brakes for the 1.5 TSI variants. Even the air-conditioning system is expected to receive updates to improve it with the current model.

Safety Features

Skoda has already indicated that Level 2 ADAS will be introduced step-by-step with the facelift across the models based on the MQB-A0-IN platform. Most of the segment competitors already offer the ADAS suite, some of them are Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate, Mg Astor, and Maruti Suzuki Victoris.

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