Skoda has added a brand new ‘Sportline’ trim to its sub-compact SUV, the Kylaq, with costs ranging from Rs 11.32 lakh (ex-showroom). This new variant slots in between the present Signature Plus and Status variants.
Along with this new variant, Skoda has additionally rejigged the characteristic listing on the lower-spec Traditional and Traditional Plus variants, giving them a greater worth proposition.
Let’s take a look at what’s new:
Value And Variants
The Skoda Kylaq Sportline is positioned as the brand new second-below-top variant in a lineup that now provides a complete of seven trims: Traditional, Traditional Plus, Signature, Signature Plus, Sportline, Status, and Status Plus.
The Sportline variant is obtainable with each handbook and automated transmission decisions.
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Variant |
Ex-showroom Value |
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Kylaq Sportline MT |
Rs 11.32 lakh |
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Kylaq Sportline AT |
Rs 12.32 lakh |
What’s New?
The Sportline variant is concentrated on cosmetics and options. The outside will get a blacked-out therapy for a meaner stance.
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Exterior: Key adjustments embody Deep Black ORVMs, shiny black entrance and rear diffusers, and a black entrance grille. The SUV additionally will get 17-inch black alloy wheels, a dual-tone floating roof completed in black, and black ‘Skoda’ lettering on the tailgate. A rear spoiler and ‘Sportline’ badging on the C-pillar and tailgate. The variant additionally consists of LED projector headlamps.
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Inside: The cabin will get a sporty, darkish theme with a black dashboard, roof liner, and door trims. The leatherette seats characteristic ‘Sportline’ embossing on the entrance headrests and distinction stitching. Different small touches embody aluminium pedals and ambient lighting.
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Options: Within the options division, it’s outfitted with an electrical sunroof, a ten.1-inch touchscreen, an 8-inch digital driver’s show, i.e. Digital Cockpit, a wi-fi telephone charger, and automated local weather management.
Alongside the brand new variant, Skoda has additionally up to date the entry-level Traditional and Traditional Plus trims. Each now obtain automated local weather management and a rear defogger.
Skoda Kylaq: Overview
The Skoda Kylaq is the Czech model’s entry into the sub-compact SUV section in India. Constructed on the India-specific MQB-A0-IN platform, which it shares with the Kushaq and Slavia, the Kylaq, like several Skoda automotive, is thought for its strong construct high quality and fascinating driving dynamics.
The broader Kylaq lineup is well-equipped. Relying on the variant, it provides options like a ten.1-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ventilated and powered entrance seats, and rear AC vents.
On the security entrance, six airbags are commonplace throughout all variants, plus gear like Digital Stability Management (ESC), Tyre Strain Monitoring System (TPMS), Hill Maintain Management, a rear parking digital camera, and ISOFIX baby seat mounts are on provide. It even acquired a 5-star security score from Bharat NCAP.
It continues to be powered by the identical trusted 1-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine, supplied with a selection of handbook and automated transmission.
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Engine |
1-litre TSI turbo-petrol |
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Energy |
115 PS |
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Torque |
178 Nm |
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Transmission Choices |
6-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
Rivals
Within the much-crowded sub-compact SUV section, the Skoda Kylaq goes up towards the likes of the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Kia Syros, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV 3XO and crossover SUVs just like the Maruti Fronx, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite.
CarDekho Says…
The introduction of the Skoda Kylaq Sportline offers a balanced choice for purchasers who discovered the mid-spec Signature Plus variant too plain and the top-end Status variant too costly. The aggressive blacked-out styling and dark-themed inside present the sporty feel and appear related to Skoda’s Sportline fashions.
For a purchaser whose priorities are standout styling, a 5-star security score, and an pleasing turbo-petrol driving expertise, the Kylaq Sportline is a really sturdy contender.
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