Skoda Kylaq Production Begins at Chakan Plant, Deliveries to Start in January

Following the full-price announcement, Skoda has officially begun production of the Kylaq at its Chakan plant in Pune. The subcompact SUV has generated immense interest, securing over 10,000 bookings within just 10 days. To keep up with the growing demand, Skoda has now ramped up its production capacity by 30%, targeting an annual output of 2.55 lakh units. The Kylaq is set to hit dealerships on January 27, 2025, and Skoda is expanding its dealer network to reach Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of SAVWIPL, said ‘We’re happy to begin production of Škoda Auto India’s first sub-4-metre SUV. Congratulations to the entire team on the start of production. The Kylaq is engineered and developed in India to cater to the evolving requirements of Indian customers. By manufacturing the Kylaq locally, we proudly support the Made-in-India initiative, maintaining the Group’s DNA of delivering safety, comfort, and driving dynamics. The car was met with positive reception at its world premiere last month, and I am confident that Škoda Kylaq will truly resonate with Indian car buyers.’

Skoda Kylaq: Key Specifications

The Kylaq has Skoda's Modern-Solid design language, bold, and boxy shape, split headlamps, and compact proportions. The iconic butterfly grille, black roof rails, sleek LED lighting, and 17-inch alloy wheels add a touch of sophistication to its design. Inside, the Kylaq has a refined black and grey cabin, accented with sleek piano black details on the dashboard and centre console. 

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The higher-spec variants enhance the luxury feel with leatherette seats and a single-pane sunroof. In terms of features, the SUV is equipped with a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an 8-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless connectivity, cruise control, 6-way powered front seats (segment-first), ventilated front seats, six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking camera and electronic stability control (ESC).

Skoda has equipped the brand-new Kylaq with a 1.0-litre TSI engine that produces 115bhp and 178Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. It enables a top speed of 188km/h and a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 10.5 seconds with the manual gearbox.

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The SUV has four variants (Classic, Signature, Signature+, and Prestige) and is priced between Rs 7.89 lakh and Rs 14.40 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with the Hyundai Venue, the Tata Nexon and the Mahindra XUV 3X0.