bought a kylaq and within 3000km it broke down on road. got towed to service center and they said clutches were worn out. i never faced this issue even after 40000 km in my i20 hyundai. apparently this clutch burning and breakdown in mid traffic is a common issue happening in 1 out of 10 kylaq vehicles. they replaced the clutch free but this is a dangerous condition. very concerning reliability issue for a new car

Sagar•24 Feb 2026

4/5

kylaq is better option in this segment. good choice overall

Pavan•16 Feb 2026

4/5

kylaq is very fun to drive especially on highway. go for it if your driving is 80 percent highway. you might have to do some addons but worth it

Dhrub•14 Jan 2026

5/5

chose kylaq over i20 N line after months of evaluation. kylaq has better suspension balance ride quality and rear seat comfort than i20 N line. also 5 star safety rated. better overall package for the price

Santosh•28 Dec 2025

5/5

kylaq has a superb drivetrain, really worth trying if you are in this segment

Sridhar•15 Dec 2025

5/5

kylaq is one of the best options on highway due to suspension setup tuned for good balance between handling and ride. 5 star safety rated as well. very confident on open roads

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Varun

•10h

Hi Autocar, I am planning to buy an automatic car with good safety and comfort. I have shortlisted the Honda Amaze, Skoda Kylaq, and Nissan Magnite. My usage includes a daily office commute of 12-15 km in the city and a monthly long drive of over 800 km. Could you please share your opinion on these options

Autocar India

•3h

The Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TSI automatic is easily your best bet, especially since you're planning an 800km highway drive every month. The engine-gearbox performance is much better than the others, its seats are very comfortable, and the Kylaq's driving manners and high-speed stability are very impressive.

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Kapil

•1d

I am confused between choosing a manual or automatic car, and also between the Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Toyota Taisor/Maruti Fronx. My daily driving is about 8 km in the city, along with a monthly highway trip of over 250 km.

Autocar India

•6h

With an 8 km daily city run and one 250 km-plus highway trip a month, go automatic to keep life easy in traffic and still be relaxed on the highway. From your list, the Skoda Kylaq petrol automatic fits you best. It is smooth to drive in stop-start traffic, has strong pull for quick overtakes on your monthly trip, and its compact size makes parking and narrow lanes less stressful.The Kylaq’s ride is comfortable on rough patches, and it feels steady at highway speeds. You also get a good spread of safety and convenience features even in mid trims, which helps on long runs.Trade-offs to note: the cabin can feel a little cramped for rear-seat passengers. If that is a concern, then look at the Mahindra XUV 3XO instead. The Taisor/Fronx turbo-petrols are solid choices too, with better fuel efficiency than the Kylaq, but they will feel a little older on the inside.Overall, for your pattern, the Kylaq petrol automatic is a good choice.

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Shubham

•2d

I have a budget of ₹10-12 lakh. About 80% of my driving is in the city (Mumbai, Goregaon), with occasional long drives. My priorities are good resale value, a good music system, and quality interiors (hence I am not interested in Maruti). I am considering the i20 Sportz/Asta, Amaze, and Kylaq. Which one should I choose? Are there any other options like the Sonnet or Venue that I should consider?

Autocar India

•12h

The Hyundai i20 is the one that fits your brief best. Given your city-heavy use, we recommend an automatic, so look at an i20 with the 1.2 petrol and CVT (Hyundai calls it IVT), which feels very smooth in slow traffic. While it's tempting to go for the more powerful 1.0 turbo-petrol, its DCT gearbox is not as smooth as the CVT at low speeds, hence we don't recommend it. Also, while the i20 1.2 IVT Asta (O) could go out of your budget, we would recommend you to stretch it, as that will get you the Bose sound system, which sounds excellent. Hyundai resale is also strong in Mumbai, which meets your first priority. The Honda Amaze is easy to own and has good resale value too. It's reliable, good on maintenance, fuel efficient, fun to drive and spacious. But the interiors and music system are nothing to write home about. The Sonet, Venue and Kylaq are good options, but won't give you the kind of features and high-spec interior you are seeking in this budget. That said, when it comes to resale value, none are quite as good as Maruti cars, since that is your number one priority.

Jeeva

I currently own a Volkswagen Polo for the past 16 years and am planning to upgrade. My usage is evenly split between city and highway driving, with an annual running of around 10,000 km and a budget of ₹12 lakh. I am confused between the Skoda Kylaq Signature AT, Citroën C3X Turbo AT, and Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro AT. I am specifically looking for a torque converter automatic. I have test-driven all three. My main concerns with the Kylaq are the limited rear foot space due to the front seat anchors and the AC performance, which felt inadequate for Chennai weather. I liked the C3X the most overall, but I am worried about long-term ownership aspects. I also have concerns about the fuel efficiency of the 3XO.

Autocar India

•2d

The Skoda Kylaq will feel like a natural upgrade from your Polo. The build quality and dynamics will seem very familiar to you, being a Polo owner. This would be the best upgrade for you; however, if you're not comfortable with it, you could consider the Citroen C3 X for its excellent ride-handling balance and fantastic turbo-petrol engine. Yes, its service network is limited, so consider it only if there is a Citroen touchpoint close by. The Mahindra 3XO is a heavy car, and as a result, fuel efficiency is likely to be the least of the three, but it is the most rounded in terms of performance, ride comfort and space, hence it gets our vote.

I have been using a Kia Sonet iMT for the past 5 years, but it has recently started giving gear shift and locking issues. I am now planning to buy a new automatic car within a budget of ₹15-16 lakh. A key requirement is front ventilated seats, as I have an open parking space, and the car tends to heat up significantly. My usage is primarily city driving, around 1,000-1,200 km per month.

Autocar India

•6d

The Skoda Kylaq is one of the few cars in your budget that offers ventilated seats along with a proper torque converter automatic, which is smoother and more reliable for city driving compared to AMTs or DCTs. That directly addresses your daily usage of 1000-1200 km in the city, where ease of driving and comfort matter the most.What also works strongly in its favour is the overall driving experience. The Kylaq has a punchy turbo petrol engine, good ride quality and feels more stable than most compact SUVs. So even when you step out for occasional highway drives, you feel confident and composed. The cabin is well built and feels premium enough for long-term ownership.Now, looking at alternatives. Cars like the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon also offer ventilated seats in this price range. However, all three cars are offered with DCT gearboxes in petrol automatics, which can feel jerky in slow traffic over time. In comparison, the Kylaq’s automatic is simply easier and more relaxed to live with.