Skoda launched the Kylaq a couple of months back at a competitive starting price of Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom), which was one of its key USPs. However, a few days after the bookings for the subcompact SUV commenced, Skoda had to stop accepting orders for the base variant around mid-December.
At that time, the Czech carmaker had received 10,000 bookings for the Kylaq. The company also announced that the first batch of sub-4 metre SUV will be delivered only from May 2-25 onwards. Now, a recent Autocar India report reveals that the Volkswagen sister brand will soon accept orders for the base variant of Kylaq.
Skoda Kylaq Classic: Features & Specs
As per the recent report, Skoda will commence bookings for the Kylaq entry-level variant from January 27 onwards. Called Classic, the base-spec Kylaq is decently equipped with features such as LED lights, six airbags, ESC and ISOFIX anchors. Other standard safety features include Electronic Brake Distribution, Brake Disc Wiping, Roll Over Protection, Motor Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, passenger airbag deactivation, Multi-Collision Braking, ISOFIX seats, and much more.
It should also be noted that the Kylaq was recently awarded a 5-star safety rating by Bharat NCAP which is applicable even for the base variant.Powering the Kylaq is a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine which kicks out 115 bhp and 178 Nm of peak torque. In the Classic variant, the Kylaq is only offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Higher variants of the SUV also come with the option of a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
Kylaq competes against a host of sub-4 metre SUVs such as Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Tata Nexon to name a few. We have already driven the Skoda Kylaq, the review of the same drops soon.
Source: Autocar India
