Skoda Kylaq Final Price After GST Cut - Old vs New Price of Kylaq

Published on 19 Sept, 2025, 11:18 AM IST

Updated on 25 Sept, 2025, 9:18 AM IST

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The Škoda Kylaq has been designed as a compact SUV for India, combining European styling with practical dimensions and a modern 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. Positioned to appeal to urban buyers and young families, it offers the premium touch that Škoda is known for, but in a smaller, more accessible package. With SUV-inspired looks and a robust feature list, the Kylaq caters to those wanting sophistication and everyday usability in one vehicle.

Until recently, however, cars like the Kylaq carried a higher tax burden under the old GST framework. Being a petrol car under 4 metres with an engine capacity of 1.0 litres, it fell into the small car tax bracket, attracting 28% GST plus 1% cess, totalling 29%. This directly inflated its ex-showroom price and made it less affordable compared to what buyers might expect in the entry SUV space.

With the rollout of GST 2.0, effective from September 22, 2025, this structure has been rationalised. The cess has been eliminated, and the Kylaq now falls under a simplified 18% GST slab. This results in an 11% reduction in total tax, translating into a price drop of ₹70,000–₹1.19 lakhs depending on the variant. The Kylaq now offers even better value, strengthening its competitive edge in the compact SUV category.

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Skoda Kylaq (Petrol Variants) Final Prices after the GST Cut

The Kylaq is powered by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that strikes a balance between fuel efficiency and performance, making it suitable for both city drives and occasional highway trips. With GST 2.0 reducing the tax rate from 29% to 18%, all petrol trims of the Kylaq manual, automatic, and top-spec variants are now more affordable. This makes the Kylaq a more attractive alternative to rivals like the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Maruti Brezza.

Kylaq Variant	Old Price (Ex-showroom)	Final Price (Ex-showroom)	Reduction	Reduction (%)
Classic	₹8,25,000	₹7,54,651	₹70,349	8.53%
Prestige	₹12,89,000	₹11,83,659	₹1,05,341	8.17%
Prestige AT	₹13,99,000	₹12,79,705	₹1,19,295	8.53%
Signature	₹9,85,000	₹8,99,900	₹85,100	8.64%
Signature AT	₹10,95,000	₹9,99,900	₹95,100	8.68%
Signature Plus	₹11,25,000	₹10,33,643	₹91,357	8.12%
Signature Plus AT	₹12,35,000	₹11,34,264	₹1,00,736	8.16%

Why have the prices been reduced for the Skoda Kylaq?

The price cut is due to the fact that the Kylaq falls under the small petrol car category, which includes cars under 4 metres in length and engines up to 1200cc. Here’s how the taxation has changed for this segment.

Category	Old GST	Old Cess	Old Total Tax	New GST	New Total Tax	Change in Tax
Small cars (under 4m, ≤1,200cc petrol/CNG)	28%	1%	29%	18%	18%	11% lower than before

This change is especially significant for cars like the Kylaq, where buyers in the compact SUV segment are highly price-sensitive. The price drop ensures the Kylaq is more accessible and positions it as a strong contender in the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few commonly asked questions and their answers about the Škoda Kylaq price drop after the GST reduction.

How much cheaper is the Škoda Kylaq after the GST cut?

Buyers can save between ₹70,000 and ₹1.19 lakhs, depending on the variant.

Which tax bracket does the Kylaq fall into?

The Kylaq qualifies as a small petrol car (under 4m, ≤1200cc engine), taxed at 18% under GST 2.0.

What was the old tax rate on the Kylaq?

Previously, the Kylaq was taxed at 28% GST + 1% cess, totalling 29%.

Does the price reduction affect on-road prices too?

Yes. Lower ex-showroom prices mean reductions in on-road costs as well, since registration, insurance, and road tax are calculated on ex-showroom value.

Is the GST 2.0 tax cut permanent?

Yes. GST 2.0 is a structural reform, and the 18% slab for small petrol cars will remain in effect until further government revisions.

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