Skoda Kylaq subcompact SUV for India launched, prices start at 7.89 lakh

  • Skoda Kylaq SUVs can be booked from December 2 this year. The deliveries are expected to start early next year.
Skoda Kylaq
<p>The Skoda Kylaq sub-compact SUV has just been unveiled in India and it will be offered at an ex-showroom starting price of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7.89 lakh. This is the third and latest made-in-India offering from the Czech brand and it is built on the same platform that underpins the Kushaq and the Slavia models.</p>
This is the third and latest made-in-India offering from Skoda Auto India and it is built on the same platform that underpins the Kushaq and the Slavia models from the Czech brand.
The Kylaq will be driven by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that can make 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. This power is transferred to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic with paddle shifters mounted on the steering column.
While LED DRLs and headlamps are consistent throughout the range, only the top trims will get access to the 17-inch alloys shown above. 
The Kylaq brings a spacious interior which is fitted with six-way electric seats with ventilation function. Select variants are treated with an electric sunroof while Skoda additionally offers cruise control and leatherette seats as options.
The cabin features a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen that allows for wireless connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The driver gets an eight-inch digital cluster that shows relevant information such as speed, tyre pressure warnings, cruise control, and more.
Skoda claims the new Kylaq has been tested across more than 800,000 kilometres of Indian terrain. It is offered with 25 active and passive safety features across the range, including six airbags, multi-collision brake, anti-lock brakes with EBD, and electronic stability control among others.
The car further features numerous storage options across the cabin which includes a dedicated stowage space for the parcel tray. The cabin further features Smartgrip bottle holders, ticket holders in the A-pllar, and a phone holder in the back pocket.
The Kylaq features 446-litres of cargo storage in the boot, and this can be expanded to 1,265 litres by folding down the rear seats.
With the Skoda Kylaq, the Czech manufacturer returns to the sub-10 lakh segment of the Indian passenger vehicles market after a gap of nearly 10 years. The Kylaq sub-compact SUV will be pitted against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, and Kia Sonet.
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The Skoda Kylaq is the smallest offering from the Czech manufacturer yet and is based on the same platform that underpins the Slavia and the Kushaq.
<p>The Skoda Kylaq sub-compact SUV has just been unveiled in India and it will be offered at an ex-showroom starting price of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7.89 lakh. This is the third and latest made-in-India offering from the Czech brand and it is built on the same platform that underpins the Kushaq and the Slavia models.</p>
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The Skoda Kylaq sub-compact SUV has just been unveiled in India and it will be offered at an ex-showroom starting price of 7.89 lakh. This is the third and latest made-in-India offering from the Czech brand and it is built on the same platform that underpins the Kushaq and the Slavia models.

This is the third and latest made-in-India offering from Skoda Auto India and it is built on the same platform that underpins the Kushaq and the Slavia models from the Czech brand.
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This is the third and latest made-in-India offering from Skoda Auto India and it is built on the same platform that underpins the Kushaq and the Slavia models from the Czech brand.
The Kylaq will be driven by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that can make 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. This power is transferred to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic with paddle shifters mounted on the steering column.
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The Kylaq will be driven by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that can make 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. This power is transferred to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic with paddle shifters mounted on the steering column.
While LED DRLs and headlamps are consistent throughout the range, only the top trims will get access to the 17-inch alloys shown above. 
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While LED DRLs and headlamps are consistent throughout the range, only the top trims will get access to the 17-inch alloys shown above. 
The Kylaq brings a spacious interior which is fitted with six-way electric seats with ventilation function. Select variants are treated with an electric sunroof while Skoda additionally offers cruise control and leatherette seats as options.
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The Kylaq brings a spacious interior which is fitted with six-way electric seats with ventilation function. Select variants are treated with an electric sunroof while Skoda additionally offers cruise control and leatherette seats as options.
The cabin features a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen that allows for wireless connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The driver gets an eight-inch digital cluster that shows relevant information such as speed, tyre pressure warnings, cruise control, and more.
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The cabin features a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen that allows for wireless connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The driver gets an eight-inch digital cluster that shows relevant information such as speed, tyre pressure warnings, cruise control, and more.
Skoda claims the new Kylaq has been tested across more than 800,000 kilometres of Indian terrain. It is offered with 25 active and passive safety features across the range, including six airbags, multi-collision brake, anti-lock brakes with EBD, and electronic stability control among others.
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Skoda claims the new Kylaq has been tested across more than 800,000 kilometres of Indian terrain. It is offered with 25 active and passive safety features across the range, including six airbags, multi-collision brake, anti-lock brakes with EBD, and electronic stability control among others.
The car further features numerous storage options across the cabin which includes a dedicated stowage space for the parcel tray. The cabin further features Smartgrip bottle holders, ticket holders in the A-pllar, and a phone holder in the back pocket.
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The car further features numerous storage options across the cabin which includes a dedicated stowage space for the parcel tray. The cabin further features Smartgrip bottle holders, ticket holders in the A-pllar, and a phone holder in the back pocket.
The Kylaq features 446-litres of cargo storage in the boot, and this can be expanded to 1,265 litres by folding down the rear seats.
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The Kylaq features 446-litres of cargo storage in the boot, and this can be expanded to 1,265 litres by folding down the rear seats.
With the Skoda Kylaq, the Czech manufacturer returns to the sub-10 lakh segment of the Indian passenger vehicles market after a gap of nearly 10 years. The Kylaq sub-compact SUV will be pitted against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, and Kia Sonet.
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With the Skoda Kylaq, the Czech manufacturer returns to the sub-10 lakh segment of the Indian passenger vehicles market after a gap of nearly 10 years. The Kylaq sub-compact SUV will be pitted against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, and Kia Sonet.

Skoda Auto India has revealed the new Kylaq subcompact SUV. The new Skoda Kylaq is the brand's latest made-in-India offering and the automaker has revealed the starting price of the SUV at 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kylaq is built on the same platform as the Kushaq and Slavia but restricted to the sub-4-metre mark.

The new Skoda Kylaq is the brand's smallest SUV yet and will take on offerings like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue and the like. The new Kylaq debuts Skoda's Modern-Solid design language featuring split headlamps, a boxy profile, and short overhangs. The butterfly grille continues to feature in a modern iteration.

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The Kylaq brings a spacious interior that is fitted with six-way electric seats with ventilation for the front row. The cabin can be configured in either a single or a dual-tone theme. Select variants will be offered with an electric sunroof and Skoda is additionally giving the option for cruise control and leatherette seats. The Kylaq's boot size stands at 446 litres, and this can be expanded to 1,265 litres with the rear seats folded down.

The cabin further features a central 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display that allows for wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The driver individually receives an eight-inch Digital Cockpit that provides information regarding speed, tyre pressure warnings, and cruise control.

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Skoda says that the new Kylaq has been tested across more than 800,000 kilometres of Indian terrain, proudly stating that it is equivalent to the distance between Earth and the moon. What this means for Indian customers is that the carmaker has gone the extra mile to design this sub-compact SUV specifically for our driving conditions. It brings 25 active and passive safety features across all variants, and these include six airbags, multi-collision brake, rollover protection, electronic differential lock, anti-lock brakes with EBD, and electronic stability control among others.

Bookings for the new Kylaq will begin on December 2 while the full price list will be revealed at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 on January 17. Deliveries will begin on January 27.

Why is the Skoda Kylaq important?

With the launch of the Skoda Kylaq, the carmaker will be able to return to the sub-10 lakh segment of the Indian passenger vehicle market after a gap of nearly 10 years. The Kylaq will also enable Skoda to dip into the lower-tier markets across India, within which the carmaker has had limited influence till now.

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First Published Date: 06 Nov 2024, 12:47 PM IST
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