Skoda’s Nepali distributor MAW Nepal has introduced a limited-time offer on the Skoda Kushaq where buyers can choose between two years of free petrol or a cash discount on the SUV’s price.
Offer: petrol or price discount
Under the new scheme, Kushaq buyers get 2,000 litres of petrol spread over two years, roughly equal to about Rs 4 lakh worth of fuel at today’s pump prices. Customers who do not want the fuel can instead take an equivalent Rs 4 lakh discount on the SUV’s price.
This offer applies to the Skoda Kushaq petrol range, which in Nepal is listed in six variants with ex-showroom prices from Rs 57.90 lakh to Rs 92.90 lakh:
- 1.0 TSI Classic+ MT: Rs 57.90 lakh
- 1.0 TSI Classic+ AT: Rs 62.90 lakh
- 1.0 TSI Sportline MT: Rs 68.90 lakh
- 1.0 TSI Sportline AT: Rs 73.90 lakh
- 1.0 TSI Monte Carlo AT: Rs 82.90 lakh
- 1.5 TSI Monte Carlo AT DSG: Rs 92.90 lakh
With the discount option, a buyer choosing the 1.0 TSI Classic+ MT could see the effective ex-showroom outlay drop by Rs 4 lakh on paper, while higher variants would also get a similar Rs 4 lakh relief.
Where it sits in Skoda’s Nepal line-up
In Skoda’s local range, the Kushaq slots above the Kylaq and close to the Slavia, and well below the bigger SUVs. The Nepal prices for the Kylaq and Slavia have not been announced in the sources provided, but the Kushaq at Rs 57.90 lakh–Rs 92.90 lakh is positioned as Skoda’s compact SUV offering below the larger imports.
Above it, Skoda sells larger, more premium models: Superb at Rs 119 lakh–Rs 169.90 lakh, Karoq at Rs 130 lakh–Rs 189 lakh, and Kodiaq at Rs 130 lakh–Rs 219.90 lakh. For many buyers, that makes the Kushaq the step-up SUV between the Kylaq and these bigger, more expensive imports.
Finance: different down payments for corporate and individual buyers
MAW Nepal is also pushing the Kushaq with easier finance for company fleets. Corporate buyers can get the SUV with just a 20% down payment, with the balance financed through a loan.
Individual buyers still need to put down 40%. On the entry 1.0 TSI Classic+ MT at Rs 57.90 lakh, that works out to:
- Individual down payment (40%): about Rs 23.16 lakh
- Corporate down payment (20%): about Rs 11.58 lakh
The exact EMI and tenure will depend on the partner bank and the buyer’s profile, but the lower initial outlay for corporate bookings is clearly structured to pull in company fleets and institutions.
Design and cabin features
On the outside, the Skoda Kushaq gets Skoda’s butterfly grille in dark chrome and gloss black, flanked by LED headlamps with DRLs and an LED light bar. Depending on the trim, it runs on 16-inch or 17-inch alloy wheels. At the back, there is a connected LED tail-light strip and a rear diffuser that gives it a more planted look.
Inside, the SUV offers a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8-inch digital driver display. Front seats are ventilated and electrically adjustable in higher trims, and the cabin uses dual-tone ambient lighting. A rear-seat massage function is also available on top-spec variants, aimed at owners who spend long hours in city traffic.
Engine, gearbox and safety
Skoda offers the Kushaq with two TSI petrol engines:
- 1.0-litre TSI: 115 PS, 178 Nm, with a 6-speed manual or 8-speed torque-converter automatic
- 1.5-litre TSI: 150 PS, 250 Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic (DSG)
On safety, the Kushaq is equipped with six airbags, ABS, multi-collision braking, hill-hold control and a tyre pressure monitoring system. These features are standard or available depending on the variant and help position it as a better-equipped compact SUV.
Verdict
For Nepali buyers looking at a petrol compact SUV in the Rs 60–90 lakh bracket, this Kushaq scheme stands out because it effectively cuts the price by about Rs 4 lakh or locks in 2,000 litres of fuel, which is a significant sweetener in a segment where running costs and down payments often decide the final choice.
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