Skoda’s upcoming small SUV for the Indian market has a name: Kylaq, chosen through online voting. The Kylaq will slot below the Indian-built Kushaq, becoming the new entry-level model in VW Group brand’s local lineup, both in size and price. Originally teased in February 2024 with a front-end sketch, the Skoda Kylaq now reveals its profile in the latest teaser, showcasing a familiar silhouette and roof rails. This SUV will be the first Indian model to sport Skoda’s Modern Solid design language, highlighted by its distinct LED lighting signature.
Earlier spy shots from India confirmed
that the Kylaq will have a very compact footprint, a short rear overhang and
split LED headlights. With a sub-4m length, it will be Skoda’s
smallest offering worldwide, even more compact than the 4,225 mm Kushaq, the 4,108 mm Fabia, and the 4.1 m Epiq
EV.
The new model will be built on the
locally-developed MQB A0 IN platform, the same architecture that underpins the
Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun SUVs, as well as the Skoda Slavia and VW Virtus
sedans. Under the hood, it’s expected to house a turbocharged 1.0-liter
three-cylinder engine, producing 113 hp. Skoda will likely
offer a choice between a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, both
driving power to the front wheels.
