Skoda Kylaq Design Seen in New Video

Skoda India collaborated with artist Rob to design a camouflage for its upcoming Kylaq SUV. Rob took to his Instagram to share a Reel about the same. Skoda is presenting the sub-four metre SUV as “made in India, made for India”, and the same was the idea behind the collaboration with Rob. Slated for an unveil on November 6, the Kylaq has been spotted on Indian roads under heavy camo several times. Upon launch, the Skoda Kylaq will be the brand’s most affordable offering in the country. 

The Collab

In the reel, he talked about the hurdles he faced and how he worked on the project. Before starting work, Rob had a detailed conversation with Skoda. This helped him understand the brand’s needs better. The inspiration for the design came from the Indian scripts. These different scripts highlight the country’s diversity. By incorporating these scripts into one camouflage, Rob aimed to showcase India’s unity in diversity. He used a black wrap as the base with scripts printed in green colour. Branding was extensively done on the camouflage.

What Does Kylaq Mean?

Crystal in Sanskrit, the name Kylaq reflects its pristine qualities and the brand’s focus on elegance. It also aligns with Skoda’s tradition of naming its cars with a ‘K’ prefix and a ‘Q’ suffix. The Czech carmaker had earlier shortlisted 10 names with entries coming from all over India and finalised the name in August 2024.

Design and Aesthetics

The Kylaq will debut Skoda’s ‘Modern Solid’ design language. Sporting a new grille with vertical slats, a split headlamp setup and sleek-looking LED tail lights, its design is expected to draw cues from the Skoda Elroq EV. Other notable design elements include refined DRL signatures and a hexagonal pattern on the side and rear.

Performance and Features

Internal sources tell us that the SUV will be powered by the 1-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine delivering 113bhp and 178Nm of torque. Transmission duties will be taken care of by a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. For those not in the know, this TSI engine currently does duty in the Slavia and Kushaq. It is also shared with VW Group which uses it in the Virtus and Taigun. Using a tried-and-tested mill will save Skoda on research and development costs and help it price the SUV competitively.

In terms of features, the Kylaq will borrow cabin elements from its siblings – the Kushaq and Slavia – while also introducing new ones like a 360-degree camera and an advanced driver assistance system or ADAS suite. While the Slavia does have a 360-degree camera. no car in the current lineup of Skoda India features ADAS. Apart from these, it can boast up to 10-inch touchscreen size, ventilated seats, single-pane, digital instrument cluster, sunroof and paddle shifters (in AT variant).

Rivals

The sub-compact SUV space is populated by the likes of Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Maruti Brezza. Pricing will play an important role in determining the success of Kylaq here. 

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