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Skoda Kylaq review: what owners and experts say

Based on 149 statements from 10 owner and expert reviews · Updated

The Skoda Kylaq costs ₹7.59 lakh to ₹12.99 lakh ex-showroom in India across 11 variants, sold with petrol powertrains. Reviewers are most positive about its handling, boot space and highway stability, and most critical of its parking camera & sensors, city mileage and rear seat space. Here is the full picture, with the actual words reviewers used.

Ex-showroom price
₹7.59 lakh to ₹12.99 lakh
Variants
11
Fuel
Petrol
Seating
5

Skoda Kylaq price and engine options in India

Ex-showroom prices run from ₹7.59 lakh to ₹12.99 lakh. On-road prices depend on your city, so check them before you commit.

Skoda Kylaq engine and gearbox options
FuelGearboxEnginePower / torque
PetrolManual (6-Speed)1.0 TSI, 999 cc114bhp@5000-5500rpm / 178Nm@1750-4000rpm
PetrolAutomatic (6-Speed)1.0 TSI, 999 cc114bhp@5000-5500rpm / 178Nm@1750-4000rpm

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What owners and experts like about the Skoda Kylaq

Handling

Strongly positivebased on 12 reviews

“Generally twisty and [Kylaq]... enjoying really pushing it through the corners. Well, not really pushing it but at least having a good flow. A lovely steering, superb body control. So you know you just feel that that solid, reassuring feel.”

Boot space

Strongly positivebased on 5 reviews

“the Kylaq might be down on cabin room, but it's got more space for luggage. It's got the deeper boot, giving more flexibility in how you place your luggage.”

Highway stability

Strongly positivebased on 8 reviews

“जो भी हाईवे के अंदर आपके जॉइंट्स आते हैं, बम्स आते हैं या अनइवन रोड आती है, उसमें ये गाड़ी आपको बेटर परफॉर्म करके देगी (whatever expansion joints, bumps, or uneven road you hit on the highway, this car performs better through it)”

Seat comfort

Strongly positivebased on 5 reviews

“the seats are very large, great support. Just check out the shoulder support. So, it's really nice and also gets power adjust for both passenger and driver's seat.”

Braking

Strongly positivebased on 6 reviews

“if you compare with the Kylaq, even with two disc brakes, its brakes feel quite sharp and quite good -- feels quite a lot more confident”

Fit & finish

Strongly positivebased on 16 reviews

“അവർ ඒരു ബഡ്ജറ്റ് റേഞ്ചിൽ ഇറക്കി എന്ന് പറഞ്ഞിട്ട് ക്വാളിറ്റിയിൽ കോംപ്രമൈസ് ചെയ്തായിട്ട് ഇതുവരെ ഫീൽ ചെയ്തിട്ടില്ല (despite launching in the budget range, hasn't felt any quality compromise so far)”

Where the Skoda Kylaq falls short

Not every point below is a serious flaw. Some are mixed opinions where reviewers disagreed, and the label says which.

Parking camera & sensors

Strongly negativebased on 6 reviews

“വൈഡ് ആംഗിള് ഒരു ക്യാമറ ആണല്ലോ ഇതുള്ളത് മറ്റ് ഓപ്ഷൻസ് ഇല്ല... അതുകൊണ്ട് എനിക്ക് ആദ്യമേ ඒരു ഡിഫിക്കള്റ്റി ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു യൂസ് ചെയ്യാൻ (it's just a single wide-angle camera, no other option -- I had some initial difficulty using it)”

City mileage

Generally negativebased on 5 reviews

“ഇതിന്റെ ഗ്രൂപ് ല്ലാം റിപ്പോർട് ചെയ്തിരിക്കുന്നത് വെച്ച് നോക്കുമ്പോഴേക്കും ഓട്ടോമാറ്റിക്സിന് കുറവാണ് ഈ പറഞ്ഞ 14 കിട്ടുന്നിടത്ത് ഒരു 12 ആണ് (based on group reports, the automatic gets less -- where this [manual] gets 14, it gets around 12)”

Rear seat space

Mixed reviewsbased on 14 reviews

“in the middle, because the AC vent is provided, those sitting in the middle have to compromise a little. So, you go 100, 150, 200 kilometers, then take a halt... then either change seats or stand for a while”

Skoda Kylaq ratings by area

Every area where we have at least two reviews, with the overall verdict.

Ride and handling

  • Handling12 reviewsStrongly positive
  • Highway stability8 reviewsStrongly positive
  • Ride comfort7 reviewsGenerally positive

Cabin space and comfort

  • Boot space5 reviewsStrongly positive
  • Seat comfort5 reviewsStrongly positive
  • Rear seat space14 reviewsMixed reviews

Features and technology

  • Touchscreen responsiveness3 reviewsStrongly positive
  • Air conditioning3 reviewsStrongly negative

Safety and build quality

  • Braking6 reviewsStrongly positive
  • Fit & finish16 reviewsStrongly positive

Engine and performance

  • Engine refinement9 reviewsGenerally positive
  • Turbo response4 reviewsGenerally negative

Service and spare parts cost

  • Routine service cost4 reviewsMixed reviews

Mileage and fuel efficiency

  • City mileage5 reviewsGenerally negative

Parking and maneuverability

  • Parking camera & sensors6 reviewsStrongly negative

Service network and dealers

  • Service centre availability3 reviewsStrongly negative

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Skoda Kylaq FAQs

How much does the Skoda Kylaq cost in India?

The Skoda Kylaq costs ₹7.59 lakh to ₹12.99 lakh ex-showroom across 11 variants. On-road price depends on your city, so ask a dealer or use our dealer quote check to see what a quote should look like.

Which engine and gearbox options does the Skoda Kylaq have?

The Skoda Kylaq is sold with petrol powertrains and manual and automatic gearboxes. The table above lists every engine and gearbox combination.

What do owners like most about the Skoda Kylaq?

Owners and experts are most positive about the Skoda Kylaq's handling, boot space and highway stability.

What are the common complaints about the Skoda Kylaq?

The most common criticism is about the Skoda Kylaq's parking camera & sensors, city mileage and rear seat space. Check the full list above to see how strongly reviewers agree.

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