Skoda has officially unveiled the complete price list for its all-new Kylaq, with prices starting at Rs 7.89 lakh and going up to Rs 14.40 lakh (ex-showroom). The company has announced that these introductory prices will be available for the first 33,333 units, after which Skoda will review the MRP. Additionally, the first 33,333 customers will receive a complimentary 3-year or 1 lakh-kilometre warranty. The new sub-4 metre SUV will be offered in four variants: Classic, Signature, Signature Plus, and Prestige. Skoda has also opened online bookings for the Kylaq, with deliveries scheduled to begin on January 27. Meanwhile, all dealerships across the country will have demo units available, and offline bookings will also commence from January 27.
Skoda Kylaq: Price
Skoda has announced the launch of the new Kylaq in four variants: Classic, Signature, Signature Plus, and Prestige. The entry-level Classic, priced at Rs 7.89 lakh, is available only with a manual transmission. The Signature variant, starting at Rs 9.59 lakh, offers both manual and automatic transmissions. The Signature Plus is priced from Rs 11.40 lakh onwards, while the top-tier Prestige starts at Rs 13.35 lakh, all prices being ex-showroom.
Petr Janeba, Brand Director of Skoda Auto India, mentioned that the Chakan plant will initially produce 8,500 units of the Kylaq in phases, with the potential to increase production based on demand. He emphasized that Skoda aims to keep the waiting period within three months. Drawing from the sales data of the Kushaq, Janeba anticipates that the Kylaq will see 85-90 per cent of its sales in metro cities and around 80-85 per cent in tier 2 and 3 cities being automatic models.
| Skoda Kylaq variants | Manual | Automatic |
| Classic | Rs 7.89 lakh | NA |
| Signature | Rs 9.59 lakh | Rs 10.59 lakh |
| Signature Plus | Rs 11.40 lakh | Rs 12.40 lakh |
| Prestige | Rs 13.35 lakh | Rs 14.40 lakh |
Skoda Kylaq: Engine Specs and Mileage
The Kylaq is available with a single engine option, the 1-litre TSI with an output of 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. It is mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic torque converter transmission. According to Skoda, the Kylaq does zero to 100 kmph in 10.5 seconds with the manual transmission and has a top speed of 188 kmph.
Based on internal mileage testing, Skoda’s Janeba revealed that the Kylaq’s manual version will rank among the top three fuel-efficient vehicles in the compact SUV segment, achieving around 20 kmpl. He also mentioned that the automatic variant will be slightly less fuel-efficient, returning one to two kmpl fewer.
Unlike some of its competitors, Skoda has decided not to pursue a CNG option for the Kylaq. Janeba explained that integrating CNG technology with a turbo petrol engine is a costly process that would drive up the vehicle’s price. Instead, Skoda is confident that the 1-litre TSI turbo petrol engine in the Kylaq offers excellent fuel efficiency on its own.
On the safety front, Janeba expressed strong confidence that the Kylaq will achieve a full 5-star rating in crash tests, just like the Slavia and Kushaq models before it.
Skoda Kylaq: Variants Explained
As mentioned earlier, the Kylaq will come in four trims — Classic, Signature, Signature Plus and Prestige. The new compact SUV is offered in seven colours — Tornado Red, Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Lava Blue, Deep Black and exclusive Olive Gold.
The Classic trim only comes with a manual transmission and is equipped with over 40 features like LED headlights and tail lamps, electronically adjustable ORVMs, rear parking sensors, tilt and reach adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable driver’s seat and 25 safety features including 6 airbag, anti-locking braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and much more.
The Signature variant is available in both manual and automatic transmissions with additional features like tyre pressure monitoring, Cruise Control, 16-inch alloys, wired Android Auto and Apple Carplay, cooled glovebox, USB-C ports, a 7-inch infotainment system, tyre pressure monitoring system, steering mounted controls etc.
The Signature+ ups the ante as it has over 75 features including wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay, a 10.1-inch infotainment system, and an 8-inch digital cockpit. It also has a rear-view camera, automatic climate control system, automatic headlamps, Hill-Hold Control, a sustainable Bamboo-fibre infused dashboard pad, electrically folding exterior mirror with car-lock etc.
The top-of-the-line Prestige
The top-of-the-line Prestige is equipped with an electric sunroof with anti-pinch technology, a set of 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, auto headlamps and wipers, LED foglamps with cornering function, Crystalline LED projector headlamps, and ambient cabin lighting. The Prestige variant offers first-in-segment six-way electrically adjustable front seats with seat ventilation. The automatic version offers steering-mounted paddle shifters.
