Skoda Kylaq Makes World Debut; Base Price Undercuts Venue, Sonet, Nexon

(L-R) Petr Janeba - Škoda India Brand Director, Klaus Zellmer, CEO, Skoda and MD & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India India Private Limited launch the new Kylaq subcompact SUV in India.

By Ameya Naik

Last updated: November 6, 2024 | 2 min read

(L-R) Petr Janeba - Škoda India Brand Director, Klaus Zellmer, CEO, Skoda and MD & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India India Private Limited launch the new Kylaq subcompact SUV in India.

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Skoda Kylaq: Price And Rivals

Skoda Auto India’s first-ever subcompact SUV, Kylaq, made its world debut in India. But the company dropped a bomb by announcing the base variant price of ₹7.89 lakh (ex-showroom, India). So where does it stand when compared to its rivals? If we compare the base variant price of the Kylaq with its rivals, it is ₹40,000 more expensive than the Mahindra 3XO, ₹10,000 cheaper than the Sonet, ₹5000 more affordable than the Hyundai Venue and whooping ₹25,000 cheaper than the Tata Nexon and ₹45,000 more affordable than the Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

Skoda Kylaq front.jpg — **The new Kylaq is Skoda's first-ever subcompact SUV in India.**

Skoda Kylaq: Bookings And Delivery

The company will begin pre-bookings for the Kylaq from December 2 with the launch expected in January when prices of all the variants will be announced. The deliveries for the car will begin on January 27, 2025.

Skoda Kylaq side.jpg — **The Kylaq is 3995 mm long, 1783 mm wide, 1619 mm tall and sits on a wheelbase of 2566 mm.**

Skoda Kylaq: Design

The Kylaq does look like the younger brother of the Kushaq, and there is so much similarity there. But Skoda has tried to make it look unique. The lines on the side add to some muscle and the 3D elements on the front grille, do add a bit of finesse to the car. LED DRLs are standard on the car. The rear sees the new Skoda Wordmark and the crystalline LED tail lamps add a freshness to the overall look. The 17-inch wheels though add to the stance of the car and though it squats down, there’s ample ground clearance of 189 mm.

Skoda Kylaq interior.jpg — **The Kylaq gets a new two-spoke steering wheel.**

Dimensions	Skoda Kylaq
Length	3995 mm
Width	1763 mm
Height	1619 mm
Wheelbase	2566 mm
Ground Clearance	189 mm

Skoda Kylaq: Engine, Transmission and Fuel Efficiency

The Skoda Kylaq will be available in just one 1-litre turbo petrol engine. This makes 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. It will be available in both manual and automatic transmission options and the company says that it will boast of a fuel efficiency figure of 20 kmpl.

Skoda Kylaq engine.jpg — **The Skoda Kylaq will be available in just one 1-litre turbo petrol engine.**

Skoda Kylaq: Safety Features

On the base variant of the Kylaq, Skoda is offering, parking sensors, 6 airbags, and ISOFIX child seat mounts among other things. On the top-end variant, the company says it will have more features, but ADAS is not part of this, something that Skoda should have taken a little seriously, given that its rivals now have this technology.

Skoda Kylaq rear.jpg — **The rear sees the new Skoda Wordmark and the crystalline LED tail lamps add a freshness to the overall look.**

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Ameya Naik

Ameya leverages nearly 14 years of versatile experience. He reviews anything automotive and gives his unique perspective as well. As the go-to expert, he excels in different departments of a news organisation. Juggling multiple roles with efficiency and élan, Ameya's automotive insights and industry expertise contribute significantly to the way he writes. He has several exclusive stories under his belt and manages the editorial team at AckoDrive.