After launching the Kushaq and the Slavia in 2021, Skoda wanted to further its market penetration in India. This led to the inception of Skoda’s new compact SUV called Kylaq, which targets the sub-Rs 10 lakh space. The plan seems to have worked as this SUV has been bringing in impressive sales for the brand. One owner of the Skoda Kylaq has now shared his experience with it, discussing details like pricing, comfort, features and the modifications he has done to his Kylaq.
Skoda Kylaq Owner Review
The Skoda Kylaq Owner Review has been uploaded by SR Carworld on their YouTube channel. As the video begins, the owner reveals that he bought the Kylaq base variant for Rs 8,76,500 (on-road), out of which Rs 7,89,00 was the ex-showroom amount, and he paid Rs 14,000 for insurance. The host then asks the owner about his other considerations before finalising the Kylaq. He replied that he had considered the Kia Syros as its rear seats were really comfortable, but was not impressed by its design.
Interestingly, he had already booked a Mahindra XUV 3XO, but the concept of a German car under Rs 10 lakh made him change his decision. The Hyundai Venue was also under consideration, but since there was already a Hyundai Creta in his family, the thought of both cars being really similar in terms of engine & interiors did not excite him.
What does the owner love about the Kylaq?
The owner revealed that he is really impressed by the driving dynamics & refinement of the Skoda Kylaq and believes that no other car in its segment can match the Kylaq in terms of driving dynamics. When asked about the headlight illumination, the owner mentioned that the stock setup is sufficient for driving in the city but not on highways (do remember that this is the Kylaq base variant the owner is talking about which gets regular LED headlamps instead of projector LED ones).
Moving on to the 2nd-row comfort, the owner mentions that even after setting the driving seat according to his height, the Kylaq offers good headroom, knee room and legroom. For added comfort, all the headrests in the Kylaq are adjustable, starting from the base variant. The owner goes on to say that an important feature like a tilt & telescopic steering wheel has been made available from the base variant itself.
How many people can comfortably fit in the Skoda Kylaq?
4 adults can sit in the Kylaq comfortably, whereas 5 people will not be comfortable on a long trip, according to the owner. The host and the driver then move on the inside, with the owner taking the driving seat. The host is quick to mention that the insulation is really good as he can tell from the sound clarity of his mic.
The owner has also done some modifications to his car. For instance, he has added aftermarket alloy wheels, which cost him Rs 32,000 for the whole set.
What does the owner have to say about the performance & comfort of the Kylaq?
When asked about the suspension quality of the Kylaq, the owner says that he finds it equally comfortable to the Hyundai Creta and has no complaints about it. Talking about the performance of the 1.0-litre TSI engine, the owner says that it feels like the engine was made keeping Kylaq in mind, as this engine perfectly suits the compact SUV. He goes on to mention that the Kylaq feels punchy & powerful thanks to the 1.0-litre TSI engine.
The owner also liked the interior in the base variant, especially the dashboard and the AC vent design but is not really impressed by the steering wheel, even though it doesn’t look boring. He also mentions that he is not impressed by the cooling of the AC in the Skoda Kylaq when compared to the Hyundai Creta, or for that matter, even the Hyundai Venue. Do note that the Kylaq misses out on rear AC vents in the base variant. The owner mentions that he is impressed by the turning radius of the car.
Is it good for highway driving or only in the city?
The owner mentions that he liked driving the Kylaq on the highway and was impressed by the mileage it returned. The owner mentioned that keeping the RPM below 2000 and maintaining a speed of 80-85 kmph led him to achieving a mileage of 17-18 kmpl.
He also finds the Kylaq to be a comfortable car for the city, thanks to its compact size; driving through narrow lanes is not a problem either. However, mileage in the city is a concern for the owner as he has managed to achieve a mileage of just 7-8 kmpl. He believes the punchy nature of the engine, along with it being turbocharged, results in these figures. He is, however, hopeful that the Kylaq might be able to return better mileage once the engine is tuned further as more kilometres add up. Overall, he is impressed by the Kylaq in both highway & city conditions.
Further in the video, he mentions that he finds the gearbox to be not smooth when shifting from 4th to 5th gear. The clutch is also on the harder side and has a longer travel, according to him, which leads to some inconvenience when driving in the city. The owner also mentions that he feels absolutely safe taking fast corners in the Kylaq. He says that the Kylaq sticks to the road and has minimal body roll.
