Skoda Kushaq Style – Petrol – 13000 km – Ownership Review

Overall Ownership Experience

The Skoda Kushaq is an absolute joy to drive. I tried and tested several cars in the same segment, but the Kushaq gave me a completely different feel.

I’ve driven cars like the Toyota Fortuner, Camry, Corolla, Lancer, and other Japanese vehicles, but nothing compares to the feel of a German engine. The refinement, performance, and confidence it offers make it hard to switch to anything else.

Downsides (But Not Dealbreakers)

Some missing features like:

But honestly, these don't matter much to me. The driving experience overshadows these omissions, and most of these features go unused anyway.

Even my dad was impressed — despite years of driving in the Gulf — he felt Kushaq’s ease of handling was much better than the underpowered or confidence-lacking cars he drove there.

Service & Maintenance Experience

Unfortunately, service has been a letdown, not just for me but for many other Skoda owners as well.

Accident Repair

However, yearly service experience was poor:

Skoda/VW really needs to address this service experience issue, or else customer trust will erode, especially for new buyers.

Things You Like & Dislike

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Accident Experience

Final Thoughts

Despite the flaws in service, the Skoda Kushaq wins you over with its driving experience. For me, driving quality > features — and that’s why I chose Kushaq (over Taigun too). 

Yes, Skoda/VW is perceived as expensive, but most brands charge heavily — just that people don’t complain as much.

The mindset needs to change, because the value this car offers is exceptional.