India-wide deliveries kick off for skoda’s first sub-4-metre SUV
Skoda Auto India’s first-ever sub-4-metre SUV, the Kylaq, has officially arrived on Indian roads, marking a significant milestone for the brand.With its launch, the Kylaq opens new horizons for Škoda in India’s booming SUVmarket. It is the brand’s first offering in the high-demand sub-4m segment and the
first model in India to showcase Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language,emphasising robustness, functionality, and authenticity. Customer deliveries and testdrives to begin from today.
Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India shares, “The Kylaq has officially arrived
and is set to drive Škoda’s growth trajectory in India over the coming years. Its availability
from today marks the New Era for Škoda Auto India. It combines safety, exceptional driving
dynamics, and segment-leading features. Following the success of the Kushaq and Slavia,
the Kylaq continues our India-focused product strategy, helping us tap into new markets and
bring even more customers into the Škoda family. With its accessible pricing, we can say the
Kylaq truly democratises European technology on Indian roads.”
With the overwhelming response to the Kylaq and its strong appeal in the competitive sub-
4m SUV segment, Škoda Auto India is confident of achieving robust sales momentum. The
company has outlined its goal of reaching 1 lakh annual sales by 2026, driven by the Kylaq’s
segment-leading features, exceptional safety standards, and European technology for Indian
roads, which resonate with consumers. This strategic focus aligns with Škoda Auto India’s
commitment to expanding its footprint and bringing premium mobility solutions to a broader
customer base across the country.
The Škoda Kylaq has set a benchmark in safety, emerging as the best-performing vehicle in
the ICE sub-4-metre compact SUV segment. It achieved an impressive 30.88 points out of
32 (97%) in Adult Occupant Protection and 45 points out of 49 (92%) in Child Occupant
Protection. For child safety, the Kylaq excelled with a perfect score of 16 points (100%) in
the frontal offset barrier test and 8 points (100%) in the side-moving deformable barrier test
for 1.5 and 3-year-old children. Additionally, it earned maximum points in the recommended
child seat assessment and 9 points out of 13 (69%) in the vehicle-based assessment,
highlighting Škoda‘s commitment to safety across all parameters.
Tailored features
The Kylaq introduces several segment-firsts, including six-way electric seats with ventilation
for both the driver and front passenger. A dedicated stowing space for the parcel tray further
enhances the boot’s usability and versatility. The Kylaq’s boot offers a segment-best 446
litres of capacity, which expands to 1,265 litres with the rear seats folded down. features
Auto Climatronic, with ventilation for the electrically adjustable front seats. Select variants
are also available with an electric sunroof. Also on offer are cruise control, steering-mounted
paddle-shifters with the six-speed automatic gearbox, leatherette seats, wireless Android
Auto and Apple CarPlay and wireless charging among other features. Taking centre stage is
a 25.6cms infotainment screen with an even more intuitive user interface, while the driver
gets a 20.32cms Virtual Cockpit with a renewed interface.
Modern Solid: A new interpretation of familiar Škoda lines
As the first Škoda model in India to adopt the new Modern Solid design language, the
Kylaq’s exterior is defined by a distinctive shape and clean lines. front is characterised by a
shiny black grille with 3D ribs, while the hallmark Škoda SUV “four eyes” headlights graphic
has been completely reinterpreted. The Kylaq is also the first model in India to feature the
all-new Škoda wordmark on the rear. Also new is a bold front lower spoiler in aluminium
optics in the front.
Precise Daytime Running Lamp signature
With the Modern Solid era, the headlights feature slim lines and a minimalist, purposeful
design. While the narrow upper segments of the headlights serve as daytime running lights,
position lights and indicators, the larger lower modules provide the important low-beam and
high beam functions with crystalline designed LED elements.
Compact dynamic silhouette
The sides of the Kylaq are adorned with clean and modern lines. It has a robust cladding
around the wheel arches and sills that accentuate the high ground clearance and space
around the wheel. This lends the Kylaq that SUV character within its compact dimensions.
Adding more value to the design of the Kylaq is a hexagon pattern along the side and rear of
the car.
Robust proportions, soulful colours
The Škoda Kylaq is 3,995mm long, 1,783mm wide, and 1,619mm, with a wheelbase
measuring a generous 2,566mm. Most importantly, the Kylaq stands a comfortable 189mm
off the ground. These compact, yet elegant proportions are rounded off at the rear with the
all-new Škoda wordmark on a wide black stripe flanked by the rear lights. The rear lamps
themselves reveal a distinct T-shaped light signature. This is supported by the distinct rear
bumper equipped with a 3D diffusor insert in aluminium optics. The Kylaq is available in
seven paint finishes and making its debut in the Kylaq is the Olive Gold colour. This colour is
exclusive to the Kylaq and is inspired by the rich greens and versatile fauna of Lonavala
during the monsoon season.
Power with performance and safety
The Kylaq accelerates to a 100kph in 10.5 seconds with the manual transmission. The SUV
also has a top speed of 188kph. Its 1.0 TSI engine produces 85kW of power and 178Nm of
torque. This powerplant is mated to a six-speed manual or a six-speed torque converter
automatic with paddle shifters in select variants. The car is based on the same MQB-A0-IN
platform as the Kushaq and Slavia. These two cars have already scored a full 5-stars in
Global NCAP tests for adults and children. The Kylaq comes standard with over 25 active
and passive safety features, including standard equipment includes six airbags, traction and
stability control, anti-lock brakes, Electronic Brake Distribution, Brake Disc Wiping, Roll Over
Protection, Motor Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, Passenger airbag de-
activation, Multi Collision Braking, ISOFIX child seats, and more. The manual variant claims
a fuel efficiency of 19.68 km/l.
Tested to the moon and back
The Kylaq has undergone more than 800,000 km of testing on diverse Indian terrains –
including urban roads, highways, steep inclines, and rough surfaces – exceeding the
distance from Earth to the moon and back and amounting to over 20 trips around the Earth’s
circumference. This all-new sub-4m segment SUV has been put through temperatures
varying from -10 to +85 degree Celsius and across elevation ranging from sea level to 3,000
metres above sea level. To ensure thorough monsoon preparedness and perfect sealing
from the elements, 100 random samples of the Kylaq have been exposed to 25-30 litre per
minute/sq mt. of water at an angle of up to 16 degrees. This ensures the Kylaq has zero
water ingress in extreme monsoons. The Kylaq has also been put through a vehicle shaker
test to ensure the interiors remain silent and rattle-free on all road surfaces. The car has also
spent two years in open weather to test all the polymeric parts to ensure highest quality
standards.
Quality at its roots
Numerous quality measures are integrated into the Kylaq’s manufacturing processes,
resulting in class-leading safety and driving dynamics. The roof and other joints are laser-
blazed, the geometry setting of the Kylaq is robotised, inline measurements of the chassis
are done at two locations and AI cameras at the assembly line inspect for variations and inconsistencies on the engine surface. And the use of hot-stamped steel, with a redone
crash management system ensures the best possible safety in the Kylaq.
Comprehensive options
The Škoda Kylaq presents a wide range of choices, including two transmission options, four
variants, and seven colours. Powered by the high-performance, efficient and reliable 1.0 TSI
engine delivering 85kW of power and 178Nm of torque, it is available with a choice of a six-
speed manual or a six-speed torque converter automatic. Customers can choose from four
variants – Classic, Signature, Signature+, and Prestige – and seven striking colour options,
including Tornado Red, Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Lava Blue, Deep Black
and the Kylaq exclusive Olive Gold.
Variants for an enhanced ownership experience
The entry-level Classic variant comes equipped with six airbags and over 25 active and
passive safety features as standard, including ESC, LED lighting, rear parking sensors, and
automatic speed-sensitive central locking. The Signature variant goes up a notch and
includes a tyre pressure monitoring system, Cruise Control, a 17.7cms infotainment system,
and adjustable rear AC vents. Signature+ adds Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a
larger 25.6cms infotainment system, and a virtual cockpit. The top-of-the-line Prestige is
packed with features like an electric sunroof, ventilated seats, paddle shifters, and segment-
first six-way electrically adjustable seats.
Segment-best ownership
The Kylaq offers a 3-year/100,000kms whichever earlier, standard warranty. Along with this,
it also offers six-year anti-corrosion warranty as standard across the range. This SUV, like
the Kushaq and Slavia, is based on the MQB-A0-IN platform. It was developed jointly by
teams in India and the Czech Republic with an eye on low maintenance costs, while
retaining Škoda’s traditional qualities of dynamics and safety.
Sustainably manufactured
The Kylaq is produced at the Chakan plant, where 30% (18.5 MW) of the power is generated
from solar energy – a figure Škoda aims to increase to 75% by 2026. This water-positive
facility returns more water to the environment than it consumes. With over 660,000 trees
planted, the plant has earned Zero Waste to Landfill and Zero Liquid Discharge
Certifications. The Kylaq itself uses a sustainable bamboo-fibre infused pad with a textile
finish creating a speckle effect in the dashboard area.
