Skoda India has stepped into the compact SUV segment in India. The automaker revealed its debut offering in the segment today. The new Skoda Kylaq is priced at Rs 7.98 lakh. Bookings for the sub-4-metre SUV will begin on December 2. The automaker will start the delivery rollout on January 27, 2025. The compact SUV will also be showcased at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Show in January 2025.
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Skoda Kylaq: What’s in store for compact SUV buyers?
Skoda Kylaq stands at dimensions of 3,995mm x 1,783mm x 1,619mm and has a 2,566mm wheelbase. The SUV clears the ground at 189mm. It is the first Skoda SUV in India to adopt the automaker’s ‘Modern Solid’ design language. The signature radiator grille is replaced by a shiny black grille with 3D ribs on the Kylaq. The split LED headlamps layout features sleek LED DRLs up top and LED projector headlamps at the bottom. Along the sides, the SUV features clean, modern lines, and robust cladding around the wheel arches and sills. The LED tail lamps are connected by a black trim with Skoda branding.
Inside, Skoda Kylaq shares a lot of design elements with the Kushaq. A 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system lies at the centre of the dashboard. Right beside it lies an 8-inch digital instrument cluster. The touchscreen infotainment system runs the new proprietary OS designed by the automaker. Other features include six-way electric seats with ventilation, cruise control, steering-mounted paddle shifters, electric sunroof, and more. The interior is available in single-tone and dual-tone colour themes.
Powering the Skoda Kylaq is a three-cylinder, 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine. This engine generates a maximum power output of 115hp and 178Nm of torque. It can be mated to a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The SUV can go from 0 to 100 kph in just 10.5 seconds. Its top speed is capped at 188kmph.
Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto, commented, “The Škoda Kylaq is our first sub-4-metre SUV, designed in India and for India as a new entry point to our brand. India is key to our internationalisation plans, the world’s third-largest car market, and SUVs make up 50% of new vehicle sales. We want the Kylaq to welcome new customers who are looking in this popular and fast-growing segment. Adding to its appeal, the Kylaq marks the debut in India of our Modern Solid design language, with new visual accents. It also beckons with a wide choice of variants, colours, features and a standard package of over 25 active and passive safety technologies. At a very competitive starting price of INR 789,000, the Kylaq is the most accessible Škoda model in India.”
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Conclusion
The variant-wise price list for Skoda Kylaq will be announced in the coming weeks. The automaker is aiming for a gross total of 100,000 annual sales in India after the launch of the compact SUV. Upon launch, the Kylaq will rival Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, and Kia Sonet.
