Skoda India could launch the much-awaited Kushaq facelift towards the second half of January 2026. First launched in 2021, Skoda’s answer to the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos mid-size SUVs was due for a comprehensive refresh this year, as we reported in 2024. Apart from cosmetic tweaks, the facelifted Kushaq will get some feature upgrades and a new gearbox.
Skoda Kushaq facelift exterior design
Going by the new Kushaq test mules spotted in June and November, it may get marginally revised headlights and possibly larger fog lamp units. The moustache-like grille at the front could have slightly slimmer vertical slats, and its upper section may receive a connected DRL setup, similar to the new Skoda Kodiaq. The sans-camouflage air dam below featured a more squared-off pattern than the current car.
While no apparent differences were spotted in profile, the test vehicles had a new set of matte-black-painted alloy wheels, likely 17-inch; exterior parts like roof rails, shark-fin-type antenna, pull-type door handles, and cladding under the doors and over the wheel arches may be carried over in the upcoming SUV. At the rear end, the tail-lights could be slimmer and may even be bridged by an LED bar, instead of the ‘SKODA’ brand lettering in the middle. Heavy camouflaging may also hint at updates to the bumper below.
