Skoda Kylaq

FiestaST

Honorary Master
Joined
Aug 9, 2009
Messages
217,883
Reaction score
100,705
Location
CPT~ /\\/¯¯¯\\/\\ ~ZA
Skoda's new subcompact crossover.

Škoda Auto India unveils the all-new Škoda Kylaq, the Czech brand's first model in the popular sub-4-metre segment, which accounts for nearly 50% of sales in the Indian car market. The Kylaq SUV is the first model in India to adopt elements of Škoda's new Modern Solid design language. It is powered by an efficient 1.0 TSI engine and features more than 25 active and passive safety features as standard. The latest addition to Škoda's line-up, developed and produced locally for the Indian market, will hit the roads in early 2025 with a very competitive price tag of INR 789,000 (around EUR 8,700).

Perfect choice for everyday explorers in the city and beyond

Combining compact dimensions, a spacious interior, superb handling characteristics and 189 mm of ground clearance, the Kylaq is perfectly equipped both for trips around the city and off the beaten track. The Škoda Kylaq is 3,995 mm long, 1,783 mm wide and 1,619 mm tall with a generous 2,566 mm wheelbase. Equipped with a 1.0 TSI engine delivering 85 kW and 178 Nm of torque to the front wheels, the Kylaq offers a choice between a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. It reaches a top speed of 188 kph, and with the manual option, accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in just 10.5 seconds.

Reinterpretation of familiar Škoda lines with Modern Solid design language

The all-new Škoda Kylaq represents a milestone in the brand's history as the first-ever sub-4-metre SUV and the first Škoda model in India to adopt elements of the brand's new Modern Solid design language. Among its signature features is the shiny black grille with 3D ribs, which replaces the familiar Škoda radiator grille at the front. Also new is a bold lower front spoiler in aluminium optics.

Aligning with the Modern Solid era, the headlights feature slim lines and a minimalist, purposeful design. They reinterpret the typical four-eye Škoda SUV face and use LED technology exclusively across all variants of the Kylaq. 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 and high beam functions with crystalline-designed LED elements.

The Kylaq's sides feature clean, modern lines, robust cladding around the wheel arches and sills, and high ground clearance, giving it a confident SUV stance within compact dimensions. A hexagon pattern along the side and rear further enhances its design. The model is available in five paint finishes, with the striking Olive Gold making its debut in the Kylaq.


1.jpg2.jpg3.jpg4.jpg
 
The Skoda Kylaq is a shiny new small car that costs £7k…

… but it’s been designed and built in - and only for - India. But would you rather this, or a Fabia?

This is the new Skoda Kylaq, a relatively tiny car that’s marginally shorter than a Ford Fiesta and is being offered in its home market for the equivalent of just over £7k. That’s ludicrous value for a handsome, well-equipped motor car.

There are of course, a few important caveats. Like the fact that in its home market it costs 789,000 Indian Rupees. And that its home market is in fact, India, and not Everywhere. Shame. Looks cooler than a Fabia.

It’s Skoda’s first ‘SUV’ that measures in at less than 4m long; a size that makes up 50 per cent of all new car sales in India. Platform enthusiasts will be delighted to discover it sits on an India-specific version of the same Volkswagen base that underpins stuff like the Fabia and Polo and A1.

So it’s a bit shorter, a bit taller and a wee bit wider than that Fiesta, featuring a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with 114bhp and 131lb ft of torque. That’s posted to the front wheels via a choice of a six-speed manual, or an auto ‘box.

 

2025 Skoda Kylaq Review - Team-BHP

Skoda Kylaq Pros​

• A well-rounded Compact SUV that gives you mini-Kushaq vibes. Solid build too
• Good-looking cabin with supportive seats, sorted ergonomics and decent space
• 114 BHP, 1.0L TSI engine with 6MT or 6AT offers peppy performance
• Sorted suspension delivers a balanced ride & handling package
• 446 litres of boot space (boot floor to roof) is sufficiently sized for a family’s weekend getaway
• 5-star BNCAP safety rating! Equipped with 6 airbags, ESC, 3-point seatbelts for all, electronic differential lock, brake disc wiping, multi-collision brake and more
• Feature list includes ventilated front seats with 6-way electric adjustment, automatic headlamps, automatic wipers, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting and a sunroof

Skoda Kylaq Cons​

• Just one engine on offer. No diesel, no CNG, no electric, no 1.5L petrol like the Kushaq
• Interior quality doesn’t feel up to old-school Skoda standards
• Mediocre 4 speaker + 2 tweeter sound system. Competition offers a better sound experience
• Missing some features like the 360-degree view camera, subwoofer, driving modes, ADAS…
• Narrow width makes a 5th adult completely unwelcome. Best for 4 adults onboard
• Skoda’s after-sales service can be a hit or miss. The brand’s long-term reliability can be patchy as well

1737828752644.png

1737828784885.png

1737828820041.png

1737828863891.png

1737828893618.png

1737828944833.png

1737828976967.png

1737829019274.png

1737829065828.png

1737829137426.png

Full detailed review with MANY more exterior & interior photos here:

 
Top
Sign up to the MyBroadband newsletter
X