Skoda India has launched a new mid-spec variant of the Kushak mid-size SUV. The new Skoda Kushak Ambition Classic variant has been launched at a starting price of Rs 12.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It slots in between the base Active and mid-spec Ambition variants. The Kushaq Ambition Classic is only offered with a 1.0-litre TSI engine with both manual and automatic transmission options.
The new Kushak Ambition Classic variant comes with four dual-tone color options. These include Tornado Red with Black Roof, Candy White with Black Roof, Honey Orange with Black Roof and Brilliant Silver with Black Roof.
The Skoda Kushak Ambition Classic variant gets lots of chrome inserts on the windows, front bumper, lower doors and trunk line. Apart from this, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, black suede seats and 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system have been given in this new variant. However, automatic AC and connected car technology are not provided in the variant.
According to the company, its 1.0-litre TSI engine (manual) can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.6 seconds and with automatic transmission it can accelerate to 100 in 11.7 seconds. Apart from this, its 1.5-litre TSI unit can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 8.6 seconds.
The new Kushak Ambition Classic variant is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI gasoline engine that churns out 115hp power and 178Nm of torque. Apart from this, there is also a 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI petrol engine that produces 150 hp power and 250 Nm torque.