Skoda Kylaq Variants Explained — Which One To Buy?

Update (July 7, 2025): Skoda have revised the prices of the Kylaq in May 2025. This update of the Skoda Kylaq variants explained article includes the latest prices and buying recommendations for each variant.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Skoda Kylaq 2025?

The pros or advantages of Skoda Kylaq are:

• Automatic transmission only costs Rs. 1.0 lakh Rs. 1.10 lakh more than petrol-manual; it makes Maruti Suzuki’s 6-speed torque converter automatic appear absurdly quite expensive at Rs. 1.50 lakh Rs. 1.40 lakh
• 1.0L turbo petrol engine is standard making it a great car for city drivability, highway cruising and for quickly overtaking on single lane roads
• Attractive starting price of under Rs. 8.0 lakh (ex-showroom); it’s kind of like buying the Kushaq but in a smaller and more affordable package; no longer applicable after May 2025 price update as starting price is hiked to Rs. 8.25 lakh
• Simple variant lineup includes only 4 options with manual and 3 with automatic
• Kylaq’s 1.0L turbo petrol has been on sale in India for a good while; so whether you buy it with simple manual or tried-and-tested torque converter automatic, you can expect solid long-term reliability

The Skoda Kylaq has the following shortcomings or problems:

• Almost Rs. 2.0 lakh price gap between variants makes jumping to the higher variant much more difficult to justify; 
• Despite its high price, there are some missing features even in the top variant — front parking sensors, rear window sunshades, panoramic sunroof, ADAS, 360-degree camera are some of them; once you compare it with the 3XO, you’ll notice more (Also Read: 20 Features Missing In Kylaq But Available In Other B2 Segment SUVs)
• Rear looks like the smaller and more affordable Hyundai Exter
• Because of their fluid coupling, torque converter automatics are extremely inefficient in stop-and-go traffic situations
• Feature distribution is poor as none of the variants come across as decent value for money or offer a well-rounded feature package; for instance, you can’t even get steering-mounted controls, front armrest and TPMS unless you also pay for alloy wheels; or skipping HSA even in variants which get the ESC; 3XO’s base variant comes across as a much more well-rounded package and much easier to recommend over the Kylaq

What Is The Price Of Skoda Kylaq Variants?

The 2025 Skoda Kylaq gets only one engine: a 1.0L turbo petrol engine, which has been around for quite a while. You can have it with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

The Kylaq is available in 4 variants and all of them get the manual transmission option. The Kylaq petrol-manual variants cost between Rs. 8.25 lakh and Rs. 12.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The automatic transmission is available in the higher 3 variants and it carries an incremental price of Rs. 1.10 lakh higher than a comparable variant with the manual transmission. The Kylaq petrol-automatic variants cost between Rs. 10.95 lakh and Rs. 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Not having an automatic variant under Rs. 10.0 lakh is a missed opportunity for Skoda. Even though our market has matured quite a bit, Rs. 10.0 lakh still remains an important psychological barrier and the taxation/registration fee structure also helps the barrier stand tall and strong.

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Skoda Kylaq Classic — Base Model Features

The base Classic variant of the new Skoda Kylaq is only available with the 1.0L turbo petrol engine with a 6-speed manual transmission option. It costs Rs. 8.25 lakh (ex-showroom).

The most notable features of the Kylaq Classic are:

You may miss the following features in the base variant:

• Music system or touchscreen
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Hill start assist
• Front armrest
• Rear defogger
• Rear parcel tray
• Rear AC vents

The Kylaq Classic gets a few must-have features but it also misses out on a few. From a value perspective, the higher Signature variant loses out to the Kylaq base variant. So, value and budget-conscious buyers should stick with this one and add some aftermarket accessories.

Skoda Kylaq Classic vs Signature Variant — Price, Feature Comparison

The Kylaq Signature variant gets the same turbo petrol-manual powertrain and also the option of a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. With the manual transmission, this variant costs Rs. 9.85 lakh, which is Rs. 1.60 lakh more expensive than the base model. With the automatic transmission, this variant carries an ex-showroom price of Rs. 10.95 lakh, which is Rs. 1.10 lakh more than the Signature petrol-manual.

The Signature variant gets the following features over the base Classic variant:

In the Kylaq Signature variant, you might miss features like:

• Front parking sensors
• Rear camera
• Rear armrest
• Split-folding rear seatbacks
• Hill start assist
• Auto AC

The Signature variant gets a bunch of must-have as well as good-to-have features but only manages to justify around 80-85% of value. If you can get some discounts with the petrol-manual variant, then this is worth considering. With the automatic transmission this is the most value for money variant and our top recommendation for offering a balanced feature mix.

Skoda Kylaq Signature vs Signature Plus Variant — Price, Feature Comparison

The Kylaq Signature Plus carries an ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 11.25 lakh with the manual transmission and Rs. 12.35 lakh with the automatic transmission. This variant costs Rs. 1.40 lakh more than the lower, Signature variant. Here too, the automatic transmission costs Rs. 1.10 lakh more than the manual.

The Kylaq Signature Plus trim adds the following notable features over the Signature trim:

The notable features you are likely to miss in the Signature Plus variant are:

• Front parking sensors
• 360-degree camera
• Sunroof
• Rear window sunshades

With the Signature Plus variant, you are getting the worst value for money and this variant is not recommended for Kylaq manual as well as automatic buyers. If you are interested in the Signature Plus variant, we will suggest you either buy the lower variant and get better value for money or stretch your budget for the higher Prestige trim, which not only offers better value for money but also a few extra good-to-have features.

Skoda Kylaq Signature Plus vs Prestige Variant — Price, Feature Comparison

The top spec Prestige variant also gets the same powertrain options and it costs Rs. 12.89 lakh with the manual and Rs. 13.99 lakh with the automatic transmission. Here, the Prestige variant cost Rs. 1.64 more than the lower Signature Plus.

For the additional price, the Kylaq Prestige top model adds the following notable features over the Signature Plus trim:

The notable features we believe it doesn’t have are:

• ADAS
• Panoramic sunroof
• Front parking sensors
• Rear window sunshades
• 360-degree camera

The top-spec Prestige variant further tilts its feature mix towards good-to-have ones but offers a better value for money, which should keep the itch to upgrade away for much longer. While it’s not the most value for money option, it’s a decent pick and worth considering if you don’t mind 

Which Variant Of The 2025 Skoda Kylaq Should You Buy?

The Kylaq’s base model remains a good option even though it doesn’t get a few must-have features. The higher, Signature variant gets a bunch of must-have features but it doesn’t justify the incremental cost. It’s falling short by about 20% in our calculations. So, if you are able to take care of that part with discounts, then this is a good option. Or, if you are okay with a little compromise in terms of value for money for some of its must-have features, then you can consider the Signature variant. Else, you should stick with the base trim and add some aftermarket accessories since the higher Signature Plus variant is a far worse option in terms of value for money.

Moving higher, the Prestige variant manages to somewhat move up the value chain because of the help of features carrying high perceived value, such as sunroof and larger 17-inch alloy wheels. It’s worth noting that none of the 4 petrol-manual variants manages to earn our top recommendation.

Among Kylaq automatic variants, the Signature variant has a nice balance of must-have and a few good-to-have features and is our top recommendation. Signature Plus is not a great value option while Prestige is worth considering if you don’t mind a slight drop in value for money.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Skoda Kylaq Petrol?

Since the Kylaq only gets the 1.0L turbo petrol engine as standard, it has a strong torque output. Hence, there’s no point in comparing it with the non-turbo petrol engine rivals like the C3, Venue, Sonet, Magnite, Kiger or even the Brezza. Despite its 50% larger displacement engine and 1 extra combustion cylinder, the Brezza can’t match the drivability of a turbo petrol engine.

Compared to other B2-segment SUVs with a 1.0L turbo engine, the Kylaq is, safely, one of the punchier ones. The Venue and Sonet are close in terms of torque output. However, Skoda haven’t revealed the mileage yet and we assume that it’s under ARAI review. So, we should expect the results soon. This engine is fairly fuel efficient even with the larger Kushaq. So, scoring well in these areas shouldn’t be much of a problem for the Kylaq.

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Compared to the 1.2L turbo petrol engines, it’s a different story. The Kylaq’s torque output is better than the Nexon but all other cars in this comparison have a much stronger torque output.

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The 2025 Skoda Kylaq?

In terms of dimensions, the Kylaq is about on par with the rivals. If not for the 3XO, the Kylaq would have looked about average in this class. However, it brings some bragging rights with 17-inch alloy wheels, which are otherwise only available with the 3XO. Skoda have only declared the boot space of the Kylaq up to the roof. So, it’s unclear how it’ll fare against the rivals on a fair playing field.

What Are The Colour Options Of The 2025 Skoda Kylaq?

The 2025 Kylaq is available in the following 7 monotone exterior colour options:

• White
• Silver
• Red
• Green
• Grey
• Black
• Blue

To know the variant wise colour options of the Kylaq, you can visit the following link:

2024 Skoda Kylaq — All Exterior Colour Options (Variant-Wise)

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

You can read more about vehicle segmentation at the following link:

Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples