•Gets 1.0-litre TSI petrol
•Bookings to open from 2 December, 2024
It's finally here! After many teasers, Skoda has taken the covers off its Kylaq compact SUV. This is a specially developed sub-four-metre vehicle created with the Indian market in mind. The car will be officially launched in India and Skoda has announced that the base variant has been priced at Rs 7.89 lakh. Bookings open from 2 December, 2024. It is offered in six color options, including Lava Blue, Tornado Red, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver and Candy White along with a new Olive Gold and delivery begins from 27 January, 2025.
As expected, the Kylaq looks like a mini Kushaq with a very similar face and rear end. In profile, you can see the shortened length, as compared to the Kushaq, to comply with the rules of the sub-four SUV game. It also gets 17-inch alloy wheels.
Highlights of the interior include dual digital screens, powered driver seat, leatherette upholstery, connected car technology, ambient lighting, and a six-speaker Canton sound system. All versions of the Kylaq will get six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control programme, and ISOFIX child seat mounting points, headrests, and three-point seatbelts for all occupants.
The compact SUV measures 3.95 metres with a wheelbase 2.56 metres. Moreover, it gets a ground clearance of 189mm. The boot capacity is of 446 litres boot, and with the seats down, it stands at 1,265 litres.
The Kylaq will be offered with Skoda’s 1.0-litre TSI petrol producing 114bhp and 178Nm. This engine can be had with either a six-speed MT or a six-speed AT. We have driven a pre-production model of the car and you can check out our video below.
This is a very important car for Skoda as it will bring them back to the sub-Rs. 10 lakh price bracket after nearly a decade. The Kylaq is expected to give them volumes and access to Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets where they currently have little to no presence. Rivals for this car include the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Fronx, Maruti Brezza, and the Toyota Taisor.
