Skoda Kylaq price, variants, features explained

The Skoda Kylaq had launched in India last November at Rs 7.89 lakh, but it wasn't until December that we got introductory prices for the entire line-up; the top-spec model was priced at Rs 14.40 lakh. Then in May, the introductory period ended, which saw the base prices increase by Rs 36,000, and the range-topping Kylaq variant’s price drop by up to Rs 46,000. Certain exterior colour options are also priced higher now, depending on the variant. Here's a breakdown of the powertrain options, comfort and convenience features, safety kit and exterior colours available on each trim of the Skoda Kylaq.

Skoda Kylaq variants price and powertrain

115hp turbo-petrol engine gets manual and automatic gearbox options

Skoda Kylaq gets a sole 115hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. The entry-level Classic trim is only available with the 6-speed manual gearbox, while the Signature, Signature+ and Prestige trims have a 6-speed torque converter automatic option.

Skoda claims a top speed of 188kph, and that the manual version can sprint from 0-100kph in 10.5 seconds. Our Kylaq real world performance tests showed that the automatic can do the sprint in 11.69 seconds. Skoda also claims an ARAI fuel economy of 19.68kpl for the manual and 19.05kpl for the automatic; our Kylaq real world mileage tests saw the manual average 12.86kpl, while the automatic went 11.03km on a litre of petrol.

Skoda Kylaq variants colours

Select colour options on lower variants cost Rs 9,000 more

While there are seven exterior finishes available with Skoda’s compact SUV – Olive Gold, Lava Blue, Deep Black, Tornado Red, Candy White, Carbon Steel and Brilliant Silver – that’s only for the top-spec Kylaq Prestige trim. The entry-level Kylaq Classic only has red, silver and white options, with the Olive Gold being a Rs 9,000 optional extra. In addition to the colour options on the base trim, the mid-spec Signature trim gets the Deep Black and Lava Blue colours for Rs 9,000 more, while the higher-spec Signature+ only has the Lava Blue as an optional extra. 

Skoda Kylaq variant-wise features list

Classic: Rs 8.25 lakh; Gearbox options – 6MT

• LED headlights with LED DRLs
• LED tail-lights 
• 16-inch steel wheels with covers
• 15-inch spare wheel
• Roof rails
• Six airbags
• ABS with EBD
• ESC and traction control
• Remote central locking
• Manual day/night IRVM
• ISOFIX anchors
• Rear parking sensors
• Three-point seat belts for all passengers
• Adjustable headrests for all passengers
• Auto engine start-stop
• Tilt and telescopic steering adjust
• Powered wing mirrors
• Power windows
• Manual AC
• Analogue dials with a digital MID
• Front centre armrest
• 12V charging socket (front)
• Fabric seats
• Analogue dials with 3.5-inch MID
• 2 tweeters

Signature: Rs 9.85 lakh-10.95 lakh; Gearbox options – 6MT & 6AT

Features over Classic

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Tyre pressure monitor
• Cruise control
• Rear defogger
• Dual-tone finish on dash, door panels and seat fabric
• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment
• Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Steering-mounted controls
• Front centre armrest
• Leatherette gear knob (AT only)
• Chrome garnish on AC vents and door handles
• USB Type-C slot (rear)
• Rear AC vents
• Rear parcel shelf
• 4 speakers
• Cooled glovebox

Signature+: Rs 11.25 lakh-12.35 lakh; Gearbox options – 6MT & 6AT

Features over Signature

• Sharkfin antenna
• Hill hold assist
• Auto headlights with follow-me-home function
• Keyless entry and go
• 10-inch touchscreen
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 8-inch digital instrument cluster
• Power folding wing mirrors
• Auto AC
• Dash inserts
• Leather-wrapped steering with chrome garnish
• USB Type C slots (front) 
• 60:40 split-folding rear seats
• Rear centre armrest
• In-car connectivity suite

Prestige: Rs 12.89 lakh-13.99 lakh; Gearbox options – 6MT & 6AT

Features over Signature+

• 17-inch alloys
• Rear wipe-wash
• Auto front wipers
• Front fog lamps with static bending function
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• Interior ambient lighting
• Sunroof
• 6-way powered and ventilated front seats
• Leatherette upholstery
• Wireless phone charger
• Paddle shifters (AT only)

Considering the Kylaq’s price range and features list, Skoda’s compact SUV seem to offer good value and be comparatively priced compared to turbo-petrol compact SUVs like the Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Hyundai Venue and the Kia Sonet.

Also see:

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Skoda India's new head Ashish Gupta on the Kylaq, future products and network expansion

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