Skoda’s New Small SUV: The Kylaq

Skoda, is launching a new small SUV in India called the Kylaq. This new car will be shown to the world on November 6, 2024.

Why is this important?

• The Kylaq will be Skoda’s smallest SUV in India.
• It’s designed for a popular car segment in India – small SUVs under 4 meters long.
• This segment makes up almost 30% of all cars sold in India.

What’s special about the Skoda Kylaq?

• It’s designed and made mostly in India.
• Skoda says it will have a strong, muscular look.
• It will have good driving feel and safety features.
• The car will have comfortable seats with cooling.

Technical details of Skoda Kylaq

• The Skoda Kylaq uses the same basic design (called MQB-A0-IN) as Skoda’s other Indian cars.
• It will have a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine.
• You can choose between a manual or automatic gearbox.
• Skoda claims it will be very safe, with at least 25 safety features.

Testing and preparation

• Skoda has tested the Kylaq for over 800,000 kilometers in India.
• They’ve tested it in very hot and cold weather.
• They’ve even sprayed it with lots of water to make sure it doesn’t leak in heavy rain.

Why is Skoda doing this?

• They want to sell more cars in India.
• The Skoda Kylaq will help them reach customers in smaller towns.
• Skoda hopes this car will help them grow in India, which is their biggest market outside Europe.

Skoda has been in India for 24 years and had its best sales year in 2022. With the Skoda Kylaq, they’re aiming to continue this success and attract new customers who want a small, stylish SUV.