After a series of speculations and teasers, finally Skoda has taken the covers off from its compact SUV Kylaq.
SUV Kylaq Launch Date & Availability
When it comes to the Kylaq, it is a specially developed sub-four-meter vehicle created with the Indian market in mind.
For the official launch, you will have to wait a little bit longer as it is scheduled on December 2 in India.
It’s base variant has been priced at Rs 7.89 lakh, as announced by Skoda.
But good news is that the bookings are open from 2 December, 2024.
This latest SUV by Skoda will be offered in six color options including Lava Blue, Tornado Red, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver and Candy White along with a new Olive Gold.
You can expect the deliveries to begin from 27 January, 2025.
Kylaq Looks & Features
When it comes to the looks, the Kylaq looks like a mini Kushaq with a very similar face and rear end.
This SUV sports shortened length, as compared to the Kushaq, to comply with the rules of the sub-four SUV game.
It comes with 17-inch alloy wheels.
Moving ahead, the highlights of the interior have a dual digital screens, powered driver seat, leatherette upholstery, connected car technology, ambient lighting, and a six-speaker Canton sound system.
In case of safety, all versions of the Kylaq will get six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control programme, and ISOFIX child seat mounting points, headrests, and three-point seatbelts for all occupants.
Besides this, thecompact SUV measures 3.95 meters with a wheelbase 2.56 meters.
Kylaq gets a ground clearance of 189mm.
This latest launch comes with a boot capacity of 446 liters, and with the seats down, it stands at 1,265 liters.
For the powertrain, the Kylaq is offered with Skoda’s 1.0-litre TSI petrol producing 114bhp and 178Nm.
When it comes to this engine, it can either be a six-speed MT or a six-speed AT.
This latest launch by Skoda holds a great significance for the carmaker as it will bring them back to the sub-Rs.10 lakh price bracket.
This will happen after nearly a decade so it is important for the company.
This initiative is expected to give the company volumes and access to Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets where they currently have little to no presence.
After its launch, Kylaq will compete with the likes of Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Fronx, Maruti Brezza, and the Toyota Taisor.
