Skoda Auto India has introduced an automatic variant of the Kushaq Onyx, originally launched in early 2023 with only a manual gearbox. Priced at Rs 13.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the new Onyx automatic is touted as the most affordable automatic in its segment, competing with models like the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. This move follows customer feedback seeking a more accessible automatic option.
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The Onyx variant sits between the Active and Ambition trims and features Onyx badging, 16-inch steel rims, LED headlamps with DRLs, and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It includes Hill Hold Control, Paddle Shifters, and safety features like ABS, ESC, EBD, TCS, and 6 airbags. Powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine producing 115 PS and 178 Nm of torque, the SUV offers both a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission.