I own a VW Taigun GT+ Sport Matt Edition, and my decision to buy it came after extensively driving many cars. By driving, I don’t just mean test drives-I’m fortunate to have a large group of car-owner friends. Together, we’ve done cross-country trips, city social hopping, and night drives. These experiences cemented my belief that VW cars are the best fit for my needs. While the Kushaq undoubtedly feels more premium internally, I personally found the Taigun to look more manly and rugged. With the Sport variants, the internals have improved significantly. The steering features straightforward, non-bezel buttons that serve their purpose perfectly. This was miles ahead of any other brand. The VW team welcomed me with respect and explained every detail clearly. They even went the extra mile, taking me to the stockyard to see the colors in person and make my selection. I absolutely love the car, especially the 1.5L engine paired with the DSG. While there is a slight lag at lower speeds, it’s negligible and doesn’t detract from the overall experience.
I own i20 N Line N8 Manual, & borrow my friend's Slavia 1.0L. And I totally agree about the VW & Skoda quality miles ahead of other brands. And I like VW for it's manly looks, where as some of my friends prefer Skoda. It's more of a personal choice. Only think I would say i20/Hyundai top cars do better is in case of Music system. I was almost about to buy a Taigun by stretching my car loan, but for settled for i20 cuz my city use & music System. I wish VW upgrades music System, other wise they are definitely best in segment.
I bought xuv300 as I didn’t have budget. Surprisingly the quality of interior is last longing. My car has done 43k and it still holds up as its a ssangong tivoli and not Mahindra by genes. The NVH levels are decent.
Kushaq 1.0 engine is powerful enough even fully loaded, overtaking is quick and paddle shifters are responsive. I guess you are comparing your experience with much higher segment performance cars.
exactly... my cousin has the manual slavia and the engine is beautiful I also have the 1.5TSI manual kushaq so I might be a bit ruined but the 1.0 tsi is absolutely powerful enough with a manual... torque converter takes a bit of time but its not the engines fault, and more of the gearbox type
@@Shauryaaya 😂 well they had to ultimately compete with other plastic cars price tags and so resulting in degradation of interiors to keep up with profits, however the engine performance and driving dynamics DNA stays intact.
@@ralpeace3857 and they need those profits, to keep Skoda going in India. Indian audience only bootlicks features and dick ride stereotypes. They have never been able to get out of their bubble. This is an enthusiasts car. DNA of skoda is still there, they have the best dynamics and performance in the segment and seem to beat the seltos and creta turbo in straight line performance even with lesser power.
I get a feeling that most of the people who are criticising the channel are first time VW users. Yes VW/Skoda make safer cars than most other midsize SUV manufacturers but the point he is trying to make is that if you are someone who is familiar to the VW/Skoda cars manufactured before 2020, then you will find a substantial drop in the quality of interiors, driving dynamics and most importantly the NVH levels in the 1 litre. Compared to 1 litre 1.5 is good to drive but noting compared the TSI/DSG combos that were offered in the previous generation VW/Skoda cars. I love VW/Skoda cars, have been using a Skoda Fabia since 2012 and a Polo GT from 2018 - which I sold off recently as I am a little wary of the DQ200 in the long term. Now I am in the market for a replacement for my Polo. I have tried both 1 L and 1.5 L Kushaq and I completely agree with what this young gentle man is saying about Kushaq.
Today anyone with a youtube channel, a camera and a car bought with their dad's money claims to an auto expert. In this video, the positives were spot on no doubt 💯 but the negatives are way too exaggerated. The creaks part is true, and the button fitting and clips yes but the rest esp the engine criticism is bonkers false. 1.0L TSI is super peppy if you keep it in power band which comes as low as 1750 RPM. And 1.5 TSI is super amazing too esp. post 100 speeds. (It is stupid to expect 2.0 TDI in a car of this segment. Costs will never be justified if they put in those engines here. Also thanks to exorbitant taxation imposed on import duties and automobile manufacturing, global manufacturers struggle with cost reduction to give premium materials at low mass market cars, probably more so because of wrong choice of vendors and dearth of good quality craftsmanship and vendors in India. However, the engines are super amazing without doubt.) I am an owner of VW group cars for almost a decade, have a 1.5 TDI Ameo and 1.0L TSI Vento too currently and a Taigun 1.0L TSI too and trust me, 1.0L TSI sometimes feels even more peppy than 1.5 TDI on certain stretches. It is a world class of an engine. Yes it has turbo lag which is prominent but that's the fun of it. You have to be just above 1700 rpm and you get a boost of power all the way to 4000 + rpm. 0-100 in both 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI is almost same with just 1-2 sec difference. Where 1.5L TSI excels is how fast it goes from 100-200 kmph. Except for the creaks part in Kushaq, and probably the quality of button fittings, rest every negative mentioned are bogus. Way too exaggerated!
1.5 dsg on this vehicle is simply awesome. Blabbering rubbish about it without experiencing it for long term is absolutely a big thumbs down on ur video/review!
I drove a 1.5 TSI for 600-700KMS for three days and it's not simply awesome. Far from it. The engine runs out of puff too easily and it's just very underwhelming. You need to stop commenting rubbish without knowing the whole story. Assuming is the worst thing you can do.
@SohamSaraf just like u assumed now 🤣🤣🤣, i owned a 1.0 at for 2 years and then a 1.5 dsg for an year and I know the difference very well. In that budget u get nothing that is so much fun. So get urself a better life than making assumptions!
@@SkiNettoh so you're a owner! No wonder you have the bias. Yeah it's pretty shit mate. No two ways about it. I've driven heaps and loads more stuff than you and I can confirm, it's boring. Thanks for assuming 👍
@@SohamSarafwhat are you talking about man? I own a Taigun GT 1.5 DSG & it drives like smooth as butterfly on highway…just yesterday and day before yesterday we drove more than 500km, previous week we clocked 550km…four passengers with their respective luggages the car was running effortlessly just under 120km/h to avoid constant warning beep. We completed 253km @ 4:33 hours with a tea and toilet break. No other car within this price bracket can match the highway performance of Taigun GT DSG. My friends possess Taigun 1.0 MT & Škoda Kushak 1.0 MT and when they tried my car on highway, they regretted that they settled on 1.0 MT.
@@SohamSaraf did you try the sports mode in 1.5 dsg.. it is as fast as fortunner diesel.. if you think it is underwhelming then even fortunner diesel engine won't satisfy you.. i have skoda slavia 1.5 dsg.. on expressway i was able to match fortunner diesel in speeds..
12:07 I recently did a test drive of the Kushaq, and I felt that the sudden launch of the creep function was very uncomfortable. I wasn't sure if this was by design or specific to that particular car. Thank you for clarifying that it is part of the Kushaq's behavior. Your review is very clear and comprehensive, covering all the points a good driver would look for. Thank you!
unnecessary rant. The 1.0TSI is absolute fire in manual (my cousin has the slavia) I've bought the 1.5TSI Manual kushaq especially for the driving feel, although DSG is really good too. The DQ200 had problems with a higher powered engine but 1.5TSI is not enough to overwhelm the gearbox of the car so it's absolutely reliable. They provide a crazy warranty on the gearbox so its not an issue. All of what you mentioned can be countered easily. The torque converter is slow ofc, but better than what hyundai offers with their 1.5na automatic options
The ones getting hurt in the comments are the ones who are new to VW/Skoda and have no idea how well built older VW/Skoda cars were. These new cars are built on an India specific cheap platform: MQB A0 IN. The only thing German in these cars is the brand name.
Typical ignorance. The engine and alot of other mechanical components are German. I've moved up from a Vento to a Virtus. It's only the dashboard that's lower quality. But not as over dramatized as the most comments who don't even own any of the cars make it out to be.
MQB A0 IN isn’t a CHEAP platform. It is an indianised version of the MQB A0 platform. MQB A0 IN is a strong platform and that’s why it scored 5 star safety rating for both adult and child occupants. MQB A0 platfrom was used in a lot of Volkswagen Group cars including Audi.
Last year I bought Nexon creative+ P MT I checked Kushaq one of the best driving cars in the range 1 TSI is responsive and is Fun to drive (compared to Nexon ) The one major problem with Kushaq and other Skoda car is rear seat space You can't fit 3 adults comfortably in the rear seat over longer distances Then as mentioned about suspension actually those are really stiff and not suitable for Indian conditions If space and cost was not an issue I would have definitely gone for Skoda
My Rapid 1.0 tsi 2021 ownership has been nothing short of a nightmare. 1st year, the ABS brake Sensor of the driver side dies then 2nd year, Again the ABS sensor dies this time of the passenger side and the air intake chamber comes off from the turbo inlet. 3rd year, another ABS sensor this time rear passenger side dies and the so called fixed air filter chamber comes off again. The skoda workshop doesn’t even know how to diagnose the issue properly. Car drives great but the issues that the owner has deal with is tremendous. Those folks who get no issues with this 1.0 tsi engine are truly lucky.
you are unlucky one then.. even my friends grand vitara hybrid ran into lots of issues that his car has stopped in highways 3 times and had to be towed down... and maruti service center guys don't know what is the problem.. as hybrid cars are a new breed of cars.. now he is planning to sell it and never buy a maruti again..
My Virtus 1.0 litre engine with torque convertor gearbox is way decent and power-full enough to pull with 5 members and fully loaded. You can easily do 150+ without any much effort on the engine so quickly! Speaking about the gearbox is gem actually! Super reliable (by Aisin made) you can easily do 2 lakhs plus kms on the odo with proper maintenance. The gearbox and engine is very responsive too without any major turbo lag! Yes it has slight, minimal delay in downshifts compared to DSG gearbox but it’s super smooth while shifting without any jerks! So it’s quite good combination and absolutely better actually considering your requirements- Decent and sufficient power, reliability, handling, high speed stability and yes the looks and design ❤! For the Car guy without compromising family’s comfort! Comparing other brand’s automatic cars that are available under 17 lakhs (on-road for the high-line plus model - in Bangalore) segment this car is actually better in most of the aspects like fun, stability, design, reliable gearbox, extra added safety features and yes the punchy engine with sufficient power! I guess in this video, he is used to driving more powerful cars and his expectations are quite high since he is comparing to the previous cars that he had driven. I am very happy and satisfied with my car! I made the right decisions according to my requirements of a car. 😊
I own a 2023 Taigun 1.0 AT done around 25k kms and I never felt a power loss like he said on the video . There is a turbo lag but the automatics cleverly hide that and he said the paddles are slow to respond but those are the most responsive paddles I have used and my friend owns a E class and a jeep compass also said that . The only issue I have found is breaking is less compared to the performance it offers . And the thing with the creep function is true but engine wise in city and also highways it holds up pretty well .floor it and it picks up speed very fast . The fit finish only notices if you are coming from previous VW like vento and polo but otherwise it’s par with the Koreans and the Japanese. I thought he would provide some useful insight about the car but all he did was rant about it . If the presenter is that keen for performance why didn’t he tune it ??
We have slavia at our home with 1.5 manual yes it's some of the parts do creek but only when touched or pressed. otherwise on the roads they never annoyed me .
Excellent review, very balanced and clearly well analysed and presented. Let’s be honest that the console with the ac panel, is a big let down. The interior quality could have been better, and in comparison. I liked the DSG in my virtus 1.5 GT plus and of course the performance
After myself owning it for more than 2 years, i can say it's a no nonsense car, serves it's purpose perfectly i mean you just can't complain (mine lot didnt had any bugs or problems) My friends have kia and Hyundai and hear me out, it has so much better stuff to offer
I own i20 N Line N8 Manual. And I can say that VW/Skoda are way ahead of Hyundai. You can observe the impressive quality of materials & rigid structure. Only thing Hyundai & Kia dose better is in terms of Music System. Absolute bonkers! I can tell that VW/Skoda cars gives you same driving experience even after a lakh kms, where as you feel like you are stuck with Hyundai after 60,000 kms.
Lackluster engine, no real power, feels like you're choking it when you give full throttle. Overall, extremely underwhelming, Hyundai's 1.5 TGDi engines feel better to drive.
Incorrect. Our people have too low standards when it comes to cars. There's a reason this product is not sold globally. It's not a bad product, but at the price range it is and in comparison to older products, these cars are sub-par at best.
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I have 1.5 monte carlo Kushaq and it does feel very cheap specially when compared to previous gen VW group cars like polo/fabia/vento etc. The rear camera quality is horrible and every where you touch, you can feel cost cutting being done - there is not even a sunglass holder for example. But overall a good car to drive as compared to creta, seltos and others
I absolutely agree with a point of having diesel in a car some call SUV, hey guys I think it's the right time to review akia Sonnet diesel automatic Just Do it........I know you guys can
Very very honest Owner's overall Review. Appreciate your observations Pros & Cons. Right from the launch owners have been sharing VW-Skoda apart from Body Shell, driving dynamics they have Compromised on Quality with lots of Cost Cuttings. Inspite of fully aware of our weather the AC performance & also the quality of Reverse Camera is pathetic for the Pricings. It's no more a German Quality offering. The Competition are offering far better & luxurious interiors, fit-finish & Quality.
Why nobody is telling this guy that he uses "pretty" word enough to irritate any regular person who has good English (regardless of nationality). General rule - if you don't know any language fully (including lack of vocabulary), don't use it. It's simply embarrassing and looks stupid since repetition of certain words is common issue. You can record audio later with proper english and ask editor to sync it to the video. There's absolutely no shame if you don't know any language. Be proud of your mother tongue, use your mother tongue especially if you have such issues. 🇮🇳
9:15 it settles down with more load 12:34 they need to give the wet clutch DQ250, if not the DQ381. DQ200 is pathetic and like the lord of death holding a sword at your neck
DQ200 is good with the 1.5TSI since the torque is not enough to overwhelm the gearbox. The gearbox is fine in the 1.5TSI... although I think a DCT should've been offered with the 1.0 too
I won't agree to the statement DQ200 is pathetic. I had a 2018 POLO GT which was fantastic to drive but yes as you said the DSG is always like the sword of Damocles.
I own Kushaq 1.0 AT monte carlo for 2 years and have done 27000 kms in it. And what I can say with my experience is most of the things he said is bullshit. In fact, only point that I agree is the AC controls. They should have provided buttons instead of the touch panel. The most funny thing is what he said about gearbox... he dont want manual, he dont want a torque converter, and he dont like DSG, so I think what he likes is AMT..... great choice bro, go get it....😂
It's pretty clear that you have no idea what you're talking about. Your experience is pretty negligible over here. I just laid out all of the gearbox pros & cons. And yes your Kushaq too is not the best car in the world. I hope you can digest it.
I own a VW Taigun GT+ Sport Matt Edition, and my decision to buy it came after extensively driving many cars. By driving, I don’t just mean test drives-I’m fortunate to have a large group of car-owner friends. Together, we’ve done cross-country trips, city social hopping, and night drives. These experiences cemented my belief that VW cars are the best fit for my needs.
While the Kushaq undoubtedly feels more premium internally, I personally found the Taigun to look more manly and rugged. With the Sport variants, the internals have improved significantly. The steering features straightforward, non-bezel buttons that serve their purpose perfectly.
This was miles ahead of any other brand. The VW team welcomed me with respect and explained every detail clearly. They even went the extra mile, taking me to the stockyard to see the colors in person and make my selection.
I absolutely love the car, especially the 1.5L engine paired with the DSG. While there is a slight lag at lower speeds, it’s negligible and doesn’t detract from the overall experience.
I own i20 N Line N8 Manual, & borrow my friend's Slavia 1.0L. And I totally agree about the VW & Skoda quality miles ahead of other brands.
And I like VW for it's manly looks, where as some of my friends prefer Skoda. It's more of a personal choice.
Only think I would say i20/Hyundai top cars do better is in case of Music system.
I was almost about to buy a Taigun by stretching my car loan, but for settled for i20 cuz my city use & music System.
I wish VW upgrades music System, other wise they are definitely best in segment.
I bought xuv300 as I didn’t have budget. Surprisingly the quality of interior is last longing. My car has done 43k and it still holds up as its a ssangong tivoli and not Mahindra by genes. The NVH levels are decent.
Don’t suck up to Korean junk
Kushaq 1.0 engine is powerful enough even fully loaded, overtaking is quick and paddle shifters are responsive. I guess you are comparing your experience with much higher segment performance cars.
exactly... my cousin has the manual slavia and the engine is beautiful
I also have the 1.5TSI manual kushaq so I might be a bit ruined but the 1.0 tsi is absolutely powerful enough with a manual... torque converter takes a bit of time but its not the engines fault, and more of the gearbox type
No I'm not, I'm comparing it to what they used to make and it's nowhere near as good as how it used to be.
@@SohamSaraf would you mind taking a look at the competition?? They are worse. Skoda cannot keep going and have to adjust according to the market
@@Shauryaaya 😂 well they had to ultimately compete with other plastic cars price tags and so resulting in degradation of interiors to keep up with profits, however the engine performance and driving dynamics DNA stays intact.
@@ralpeace3857 and they need those profits, to keep Skoda going in India. Indian audience only bootlicks features and dick ride stereotypes. They have never been able to get out of their bubble. This is an enthusiasts car. DNA of skoda is still there, they have the best dynamics and performance in the segment and seem to beat the seltos and creta turbo in straight line performance even with lesser power.
I get a feeling that most of the people who are criticising the channel are first time VW users. Yes VW/Skoda make safer cars than most other midsize SUV manufacturers but the point he is trying to make is that if you are someone who is familiar to the VW/Skoda cars manufactured before 2020, then you will find a substantial drop in the quality of interiors, driving dynamics and most importantly the NVH levels in the 1 litre. Compared to 1 litre 1.5 is good to drive but noting compared the TSI/DSG combos that were offered in the previous generation VW/Skoda cars.
I love VW/Skoda cars, have been using a Skoda Fabia since 2012 and a Polo GT from 2018 - which I sold off recently as I am a little wary of the DQ200 in the long term. Now I am in the market for a replacement for my Polo. I have tried both 1 L and 1.5 L Kushaq and I completely agree with what this young gentle man is saying about Kushaq.
Finally! Someone who gets it!
Today anyone with a youtube channel, a camera and a car bought with their dad's money claims to an auto expert.
In this video, the positives were spot on no doubt 💯 but the negatives are way too exaggerated. The creaks part is true, and the button fitting and clips yes but the rest esp the engine criticism is bonkers false. 1.0L TSI is super peppy if you keep it in power band which comes as low as 1750 RPM. And 1.5 TSI is super amazing too esp. post 100 speeds.
(It is stupid to expect 2.0 TDI in a car of this segment. Costs will never be justified if they put in those engines here. Also thanks to exorbitant taxation imposed on import duties and automobile manufacturing, global manufacturers struggle with cost reduction to give premium materials at low mass market cars, probably more so because of wrong choice of vendors and dearth of good quality craftsmanship and vendors in India. However, the engines are super amazing without doubt.)
I am an owner of VW group cars for almost a decade, have a 1.5 TDI Ameo and 1.0L TSI Vento too currently and a Taigun 1.0L TSI too and trust me, 1.0L TSI sometimes feels even more peppy than 1.5 TDI on certain stretches. It is a world class of an engine. Yes it has turbo lag which is prominent but that's the fun of it. You have to be just above 1700 rpm and you get a boost of power all the way to 4000 + rpm.
0-100 in both 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI is almost same with just 1-2 sec difference. Where 1.5L TSI excels is how fast it goes from 100-200 kmph.
Except for the creaks part in Kushaq, and probably the quality of button fittings, rest every negative mentioned are bogus.
Way too exaggerated!
1.5 dsg on this vehicle is simply awesome. Blabbering rubbish about it without experiencing it for long term is absolutely a big thumbs down on ur video/review!
I drove a 1.5 TSI for 600-700KMS for three days and it's not simply awesome. Far from it. The engine runs out of puff too easily and it's just very underwhelming.
You need to stop commenting rubbish without knowing the whole story. Assuming is the worst thing you can do.
@SohamSaraf just like u assumed now 🤣🤣🤣, i owned a 1.0 at for 2 years and then a 1.5 dsg for an year and I know the difference very well. In that budget u get nothing that is so much fun. So get urself a better life than making assumptions!
@@SkiNettoh so you're a owner! No wonder you have the bias. Yeah it's pretty shit mate. No two ways about it. I've driven heaps and loads more stuff than you and I can confirm, it's boring. Thanks for assuming 👍
@@SohamSarafwhat are you talking about man? I own a Taigun GT 1.5 DSG & it drives like smooth as butterfly on highway…just yesterday and day before yesterday we drove more than 500km, previous week we clocked 550km…four passengers with their respective luggages the car was running effortlessly just under 120km/h to avoid constant warning beep. We completed 253km @ 4:33 hours with a tea and toilet break. No other car within this price bracket can match the highway performance of Taigun GT DSG. My friends possess Taigun 1.0 MT & Škoda Kushak 1.0 MT and when they tried my car on highway, they regretted that they settled on 1.0 MT.
@@SohamSaraf did you try the sports mode in 1.5 dsg.. it is as fast as fortunner diesel.. if you think it is underwhelming then even fortunner diesel engine won't satisfy you.. i have skoda slavia 1.5 dsg.. on expressway i was able to match fortunner diesel in speeds..
12:07
I recently did a test drive of the Kushaq, and I felt that the sudden launch of the creep function was very uncomfortable. I wasn't sure if this was by design or specific to that particular car. Thank you for clarifying that it is part of the Kushaq's behavior.
Your review is very clear and comprehensive, covering all the points a good driver would look for. Thank you!
unnecessary rant. The 1.0TSI is absolute fire in manual (my cousin has the slavia)
I've bought the 1.5TSI Manual kushaq especially for the driving feel, although DSG is really good too.
The DQ200 had problems with a higher powered engine but 1.5TSI is not enough to overwhelm the gearbox of the car so it's absolutely reliable. They provide a crazy warranty on the gearbox so its not an issue. All of what you mentioned can be countered easily. The torque converter is slow ofc, but better than what hyundai offers with their 1.5na automatic options
The ones getting hurt in the comments are the ones who are new to VW/Skoda and have no idea how well built older VW/Skoda cars were.
These new cars are built on an India specific cheap platform: MQB A0 IN. The only thing German in these cars is the brand name.
Typical ignorance. The engine and alot of other mechanical components are German.
I've moved up from a Vento to a Virtus. It's only the dashboard that's lower quality. But not as over dramatized as the most comments who don't even own any of the cars make it out to be.
@@SuperIceman44 you are correct, no hyundai,kia gives driveability, Maneuverability, stability as vw/skoda nowadays
MQB A0 IN isn’t a CHEAP platform. It is an indianised version of the MQB A0 platform. MQB A0 IN is a strong platform and that’s why it scored 5 star safety rating for both adult and child occupants. MQB A0 platfrom was used in a lot of Volkswagen Group cars including Audi.
@@SuperIceman44 perfectly said 👍
I am going to buy skoda kushaq on 14 Jan. Driving experience matter over everything what rival doesn't provide.
Last year I bought Nexon creative+ P MT
I checked Kushaq one of the best driving cars in the range
1 TSI is responsive and is Fun to drive (compared to Nexon )
The one major problem with Kushaq and other Skoda car is rear seat space
You can't fit 3 adults comfortably in the rear seat over longer distances
Then as mentioned about suspension actually those are really stiff and not suitable for Indian conditions
If space and cost was not an issue I would have definitely gone for Skoda
My Rapid 1.0 tsi 2021 ownership has been nothing short of a nightmare. 1st year, the ABS brake Sensor of the driver side dies then 2nd year, Again the ABS sensor dies this time of the passenger side and the air intake chamber comes off from the turbo inlet.
3rd year, another ABS sensor this time rear passenger side dies and the so called fixed air filter chamber comes off again.
The skoda workshop doesn’t even know how to diagnose the issue properly.
Car drives great but the issues that the owner has deal with is tremendous.
Those folks who get no issues with this 1.0 tsi engine are truly lucky.
How many KM's driven? Do you regularly use 95 octane petrol? The user manual mandates to use it
Yes bro. I use xp95 from indian oil petrol pump. Car is almost 15k driven. Just a commute to work. No harsh driving.
Has to be a one off thing. My friend owns a 1.0tsi manual rapid and has faced absolutely no issues and his XP95 consumption is also pretty rare.
you are unlucky one then.. even my friends grand vitara hybrid ran into lots of issues that his car has stopped in highways 3 times and had to be towed down... and maruti service center guys don't know what is the problem.. as hybrid cars are a new breed of cars.. now he is planning to sell it and never buy a maruti again..
@@thurules how could fuel quality depends on Abs Sensor? 😅
totally agree that vag should have continued with the 1.5 tdi engine then it would have given creta and seltos some sort of competition
My Virtus 1.0 litre engine with torque convertor gearbox is way decent and power-full enough to pull with 5 members and fully loaded. You can easily do 150+ without any much effort on the engine so quickly! Speaking about the gearbox is gem actually! Super reliable (by Aisin made) you can easily do 2 lakhs plus kms on the odo with proper maintenance. The gearbox and engine is very responsive too without any major turbo lag! Yes it has slight, minimal delay in downshifts compared to DSG gearbox but it’s super smooth while shifting without any jerks! So it’s quite good combination and absolutely better actually considering your requirements- Decent and sufficient power, reliability, handling, high speed stability and yes the looks and design ❤! For the Car guy without compromising family’s comfort! Comparing other brand’s automatic cars that are available under 17 lakhs (on-road for the high-line plus model - in Bangalore) segment this car is actually better in most of the aspects like fun, stability, design, reliable gearbox, extra added safety features and yes the punchy engine with sufficient power!
I guess in this video, he is used to driving more powerful cars and his expectations are quite high since he is comparing to the previous cars that he had driven.
I am very happy and satisfied with my car! I made the right decisions according to my requirements of a car. 😊
I own a 2023 Taigun 1.0 AT done around 25k kms and I never felt a power loss like he said on the video . There is a turbo lag but the automatics cleverly hide that and he said the paddles are slow to respond but those are the most responsive paddles I have used and my friend owns a E class and a jeep compass also said that . The only issue I have found is breaking is less compared to the performance it offers . And the thing with the creep function is true but engine wise in city and also highways it holds up pretty well .floor it and it picks up speed very fast . The fit finish only notices if you are coming from previous VW like vento and polo but otherwise it’s par with the Koreans and the Japanese. I thought he would provide some useful insight about the car but all he did was rant about it . If the presenter is that keen for performance why didn’t he tune it ??
Would have loved it if you had touched upon the AC issues and the mileage of the car.
We have slavia at our home with 1.5 manual
yes it's some of the parts do creek but only when touched or pressed.
otherwise on the roads they never annoyed me .
Excellent review, very balanced and clearly well analysed and presented.
Let’s be honest that the console with the ac panel, is a big let down. The interior quality could have been better, and in comparison.
I liked the DSG in my virtus 1.5 GT plus and of course the performance
After myself owning it for more than 2 years, i can say it's a no nonsense car, serves it's purpose perfectly i mean you just can't complain (mine lot didnt had any bugs or problems)
My friends have kia and Hyundai and hear me out, it has so much better stuff to offer
I own i20 N Line N8 Manual.
And I can say that VW/Skoda are way ahead of Hyundai. You can observe the impressive quality of materials & rigid structure.
Only thing Hyundai & Kia dose better is in terms of Music System. Absolute bonkers!
I can tell that VW/Skoda cars gives you same driving experience even after a lakh kms, where as you feel like you are stuck with Hyundai after 60,000 kms.
@@kishorekurapati9172 very true, even i had changed my mind and bought kushaq in 2021 instead of n line.
Absolute review.
Only correction is, Music system is very bad. At least for a 20 Lakhs+ car, Music system should be much more premium.
The moment you said the manual is not worth it that's the moment you lost any relevance with most car enthusiasts
The Kushaq and all are anyways not enthusiasts cars and that's the whole point. Buying this car in manual makes no sense.
why dont u like 1.5L ?
Average?
Please share the maintenance cost , Is it costly to maintain, could you share a experience on this?
I am owning a i20 N Line N8 Manual. My 10000 kms general service charge is ~Rs. 7500/-.
And I regret not getting Taigun!!
Any reason why you dont like 1.5L TSI?
Lackluster engine, no real power, feels like you're choking it when you give full throttle. Overall, extremely underwhelming, Hyundai's 1.5 TGDi engines feel better to drive.
Reason is because he didn't own one. 1.5tsi MT is always fun to drive and way to go engine
@@jackojagan8600lol. 😂. You're coping hard
@ seems you are sailing the same boat as him 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂
I also have tornado red Skoda kushaq 1.0 style automatic 2021 model with subwoofer
3 years and 87000km going on 😂
Amazing fun to drive car
I have coded my car too and unlocked many features include rare DRL
I wrap roof black
Rare spoiler I change it to glossy black of Monte Carlo edition
And tyres m using of bridge stone turanza 205/55/R17 of same size
May I know the mileage in city and highway?
Can you tell me how much it cost for the 4th(60k kms) and 5th(75k kms) services?
At what price did you buy this car in 2022?
You've been spoilt badly by driving non-stock and expensive cars. Shows in this review when you described the engine.
Incorrect. Our people have too low standards when it comes to cars. There's a reason this product is not sold globally.
It's not a bad product, but at the price range it is and in comparison to older products, these cars are sub-par at best.
Good one. Can you tell how’s the average in city vs highway in long term?
Hey The Drivers Hub your content on cars is great but the missing part that clicks is your thumbnail. I can help with this....more we can talk on the mail.... Looking forward for a positive response
I brought skoda kushaq 1.0 Mt sportsline on 2 jan 2025
congrats man! how is it? any loopholes like rattling /brake noises / AC issues etc? which state and how much you get it for?
I have 1.5 monte carlo Kushaq and it does feel very cheap specially when compared to previous gen VW group cars like polo/fabia/vento etc. The rear camera quality is horrible and every where you touch, you can feel cost cutting being done - there is not even a sunglass holder for example. But overall a good car to drive as compared to creta, seltos and others
I absolutely agree with a point of having diesel in a car some call SUV, hey guys I think it's the right time to review akia Sonnet diesel automatic
Just Do it........I know you guys can
How about ea888 gen 3 in kushaq?
Madness
get your car tuned to stage 1 i am sure you will not regret it this engine is capable of doing 200 bhp
its detuned for indian conditions fuel effiency
This car cannot do 200HP. You'll have to spend a good 5-6L to make the 1.0L TSI reach 200HP and the 1.5 TSI barely makes 180HP currently with Stage 2.
@@SohamSaraf just search stellar turbo on google and upgrade for stock 1.0 tsi at just arpund 1 lakhs which produces 190+hp and 270nm torque
@@crankboostand what about the rest of the stuff you need?
@@SohamSaraf its simply bolt on upgrade
Bhai 3 salo me breaking noise doors noise interior sound 1.0 tsi automatic lag issue A.C. problem isame bahut hai kya
Why you don’t like 1.5 tsi?
In automatic dsg is highly unreliable in city use.
@ it’s not highly unreliable vw/skoda has detuned significantly. To prevent damages
Avg please city and highway
The interiors are a let down tbh, it creaks a lot
Rattling in a 23 L car isnnot acceptable 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️plus. Baleno has more space in the back ‼️
Is it worth spending 17.8L on 2023 Kushaq 1.5L TSI Demo Vehicle ( 11K kms Driven)
You could Buy a pre owned 1.5 taigun/kushaq for 13.5L from spinny.
What is the shooting location
Random rant.
Very very honest Owner's overall Review.
Appreciate your observations Pros & Cons.
Right from the launch owners have been sharing VW-Skoda apart from Body Shell, driving dynamics they have Compromised on Quality with lots of Cost Cuttings. Inspite of fully aware of our weather the AC performance & also the quality of Reverse Camera is pathetic for the Pricings.
It's no more a German Quality offering.
The Competition are offering far better & luxurious interiors, fit-finish & Quality.
Why nobody is telling this guy that he uses "pretty" word enough to irritate any regular person who has good English (regardless of nationality).
General rule - if you don't know any language fully (including lack of vocabulary), don't use it. It's simply embarrassing and looks stupid since repetition of certain words is common issue.
You can record audio later with proper english and ask editor to sync it to the video. There's absolutely no shame if you don't know any language. Be proud of your mother tongue, use your mother tongue especially if you have such issues. 🇮🇳
no thank you. 🙏🏻
9:15 it settles down with more load
12:34 they need to give the wet clutch DQ250, if not the DQ381. DQ200 is pathetic and like the lord of death holding a sword at your neck
DQ200 is good with the 1.5TSI since the torque is not enough to overwhelm the gearbox. The gearbox is fine in the 1.5TSI... although I think a DCT should've been offered with the 1.0 too
I won't agree to the statement DQ200 is pathetic. I had a 2018 POLO GT which was fantastic to drive but yes as you said the DSG is always like the sword of Damocles.
I own Kushaq 1.0 AT monte carlo for 2 years and have done 27000 kms in it. And what I can say with my experience is most of the things he said is bullshit. In fact, only point that I agree is the AC controls. They should have provided buttons instead of the touch panel.
The most funny thing is what he said about gearbox... he dont want manual, he dont want a torque converter, and he dont like DSG, so I think what he likes is AMT..... great choice bro, go get it....😂
It's pretty clear that you have no idea what you're talking about. Your experience is pretty negligible over here. I just laid out all of the gearbox pros & cons. And yes your Kushaq too is not the best car in the world. I hope you can digest it.
Is it Kushaq or Coo-"SHACK"
Buy a Volvo v40 and tune it
Chhi chhi 😂🤔why auto? That also torque converter
bhai tu 2001 mein paida hua h kya
Claimed warranty on Škoda - and they blame Maruti for quality!!
Clowns 🤡 😂😂😂😂😂
Bro. You need to learn a lot about engines and gearboxes or either there is some problem with your car
Taigun is obviously a better looking car. No two ways about it