Skoda Auto India has taken the wraps off its much-awaited SUV, the Kylaq, revealing the vehicle for the very first time in India and the world. The Kylaq ushers in the New Era for Skoda Auto in India as it enters new markets and attracts new customers into its fold. The company had ascertained its ambitions to expand further in India with the announcement of this SUV in February this year.
In October this year, Škoda Auto India conducted drives of a camouflaged pre-production version of the Kylaq. And a month later, the Kylaq has now made its world premiere, with bookings opening from December 2, 2024.
The Kylaq adds to the company’s roster of SUVs like Kodiaq, the large 4x4, and the mid-sized Kushaq. The Kylaq features quite a few segment-firsts. Like six-way electric seats with ventilation, Auto Climatronic with ventilation for the electrically adjustable front seats, electric sunroof.The Kylaq can accelerate 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.
Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Skoda Auto, says, “The Skoda Kylaq is our first sub-4-metre SUV, designed in India and for India as a new entry point to our brand. We want the Kylaq to welcome new customers who are looking in this popular and fast-growing segment. It also beckons with a wide choice of variants, colours, features and a standard package of over 25 active and passive safety technologies. At a very competitive starting price of INR 7,89,000, the Kylaq is the most accessible Škoda model in India.”
Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India says, It is another important milestone in our India journey with the World Premiere of the Skoda Kylaq. And I’m extremely proud to unveil the skoda Kylaq to India and to the world. With its high levels of localisation, unmatched driving dynamics and uncompromising safety, Kylaq will make a significant impact in the market.”
Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India shares, “The Kylaq has literally hit the ground running and is going to be powering our growth in India over the next few years. It is the beginning of a New Era for us in India. We are aware we are entering what is currently the most competitive segment in India. And are confident the Kylaq has what it takes to make an impact with its safety and driving dynamics. We believe we have stuck to our promise of accessible pricing of the Kylaq and look forward to ensure it democratises European technology in India. It is a compact car but is larger than life. And that’s the reason we premiere it via a motion picture premiere like never before.”
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