Skoda ropes in Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador, celebrates 25 years in India

Skoda India has announced a partnership with Bollywood actor, Ranveer Singh who has been appointed as a brand ambassador. Skoda recently launched the Kylaq in the Indian market and they already have more than 20,000 bookings for the new sub-compact SUV. The deliveries of the Skoda Kylaq have also started.

Is Skoda Kylaq a safe car?

Skoda Kylaq has been crash tested by Bharat NCAP. It scored 5-star rating in the crash test and it managed to outscore the Mahindra XUV 3XO which was earlier the safest sub-4 metre compact SUV.

What are the safety features of the Skoda Kylaq?

Skoda Kylaq is outfitted with over 25 safety features. It includes six airbags, hot stamped steel panels, an anti-lock braking system, electronic brake distribution, stability control, and traction control.

In addition, the vehicle is equipped with Multi Collision Brake, Electronic Differential Lock, Brake Disc Wiping, Roll Over Protection, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, High Speed Alerts, central locking, seatbelt pretensioners and reminders, as well as rear parking sensors.

As one progresses through the various trim levels, Skoda enhances the vehicle with a rear parking camera featuring guidelines, hill hold control, and an anti-theft alarm.

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What are the engine options on the Skoda Kylaq?

Skoda Kylaq is being offered only with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. It puts out 113 bhp of max power and peak torque output of 178 Nm. It comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The automatic transmission also gets paddle shifters to take manual control of the gearbox.

What is the fuel efficiency of the Skoda Kylaq?

Skoda Kylaq with the manual gearbox has a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 19.68 kmpl whereas the automatic transmission can deliver a claimed fuel efficiency of 19.05 kmpl.

In how many variants, is the Kylaq being offered?

Skoda is offering the Kylaq in four variants Classic, Signature, Signature Plus, and Prestige. Out of these, the Signature, Signature Plus and Prestige variants get the automatic transmission.

What is the price of the Skoda Kylaq?

The prices of the Skoda Kylaq start at ₹7.89 lakh and the top-end variant costs ₹14.40 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom.

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