Škoda Kushaq
The Škoda Kushaq is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by the Czech automaker Škoda Auto in India since 2021. The vehicle is heavily based on the Volkswagen T-Cross and its derivative for the Indian market, the Volkswagen Taigun. The name 'Kushaq' was derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kushak' which denotes 'King' or 'Emperor'. As per Sanskrit scholars, this translation is not correct. Overview. The vehicle was previewed as the Vision IN Concept in February 2020. The production model debuted in 18 March 2021 as the first product from Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s "India 2.0  project". The car is built on the Volkswagen Group MQB A0 IN platform dedicated for Indian market and closely related with the Volkswagen Taigun. It is manufactured in Chakan, Maharashtra, India with a local parts content of 95 percent to achieve a lower price point. The Kushaq in India is available with two petrol engine options, which are the entry-level 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI producing and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI with . The 1.0-litre engine is available with 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox options, while the 1.5-litre TSI unit, is  available with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic option. Both engines are produced at Škoda's Chakan plant. Safety. The Škoda Kushaq is equipped as standard with double frontal airbags, anti-lock brakes, i-Size anchorages, ESC (electronic stability control), multi-collision brakes, a claimed high-strength steel structure, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners and three-point seatbelts with adjustable head restraints for all passengers. The highest 'Style' trim level is additionally equipped with side and curtain airbags, hill start assistance and a tyre pressure monitor. At launch, side and curtain airbags and the tyre  pressure monitor were not available on cars equipped with an automatic transmission, but this has since been corrected. The Škoda Kushaq has not been independently crash-tested by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) but Škoda claims they are looking forward to them testing the car. In June 2021, Škoda refused to take part in Global NCAP's voluntary vehicle sponsorship programme, but it is not clear whether they have changed this.