New Skoda Kylaq Classic+, Prestige+ variants launched

Skoda has announced prices for a new lower-spec variant of the Kylaq compact SUV – called Classic – and a new top-spec trim variant, called Prestige+. This was on the sidelines of the reveal of the new Skoda Kushaq facelift. Further, Skoda India confirmed that the mid-spec Signature and Signature+ variants now have more features, and that a new Kylaq Sportline variant will launch by September this year.

1. Skoda Kylaq now has 6 trims, up from the current 4
2. Skoda Kylaq Sportline to be new sporty-looking trim

*Prices in Rs, lakh

Skoda Kylaq Classic+ features

Gets manual and automatic gearbox options, unlike the base Kylaq Classic.

Over the base Classic variant, the new Kylaq Classic+ will get features like an electric sunroof, auto-dimming inside rear view mirror, automatic wipers, cruise control and steering-mounted controls. It costs Rs 66,000 more than the Kylaq Classic MT's Rs 7.59 lakh. Interestingly, unlike the entry-level variant, the Classic+ will be offered with automatic (Rs 9.25 lakh) and manual gearbox options for the 115hp 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. This means that the entry price of the Kylaq automatic is now Rs 85,000 less than before.

Skoda Kylaq Signature, Signature+ new features

Sunroof, rear and auto wipers, and paddle shifters will be added.

The mid-spec Kylaq Signature and Signature+ variants will get a few features from the top-spec Prestige trims. These include a sunroof, a rear wiper, auto wipers, and paddle shifters for the automatic versions. Prices for the Signature variants have increased from Rs 9.1 lakh-10.1 lakh to Rs 9.43 lakh-10.43 lakh, while the Signature+ variants now cost Rs 10.77 lakh-11.77 lakh, up from Rs 10.44 lakh-11.44 lakh.

Skoda Kylaq Sportline and Prestige+ variants explained

Sportline will be a sportier-looking trim, while Prestige+ will have more features than the Prestige.

Not much is known yet about the new range-topping Kylaq variants. However, the Sportline will be a sportier-looking variant and is likely to have cosmetic changes inside and outside to reflect this. No mechanical changes are expected.

To differentiate between the previous top-spec Kylaq Prestige and the new Prestige+ variants, Skoda has removed the 6-way powered front seats from the Prestige, which now costs Rs 24,000 less. The Kylaq price range still tops out at Rs 12.99 lakh, though it is the Prestige+ that now tops the range.

All prices are ex-showroom, India