Skoda Kylaq Variants Explained — Which One To Buy?

Updated (Apr 29, 2026): Skoda have added new variants to the Kylaq lineup. This update of the Skoda Kylaq variants explained article includes the April 2026 prices and buying recommendations for each variant.

Updated (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 2026?

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of under Rs. 8.0 lakh (ex-showroom); it’s kind of like buying the Kushaq but in a smaller and more affordable package; no longer applicable after May 2025 price update as starting price is hiked to Rs. 8.25 lakh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 2026 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 6 variants and all of them get the manual transmission option. The Kylaq petrol-manual variants cost between Rs. 7.59 lakh and Rs. 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The automatic transmission is available in all higher variants except the base trim for an incremental price of Rs. 1.0 lakh over the comparable variant with the manual transmission. The Kylaq petrol-automatic variants cost between Rs. 9.25 lakh and Rs. 12.99 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 Kylaq base model is only available with the petrol-manual powertrain and it costs Rs. 7.59 lakh (ex-sh).

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
• Wheel covers

The Kylaq Classic gets a bunch of must-have features but it also misses out on a few. From a value perspective, the higher Classic Plus variant beats the base model while having fewer important missing features. So, the Classic Plus is totally worth the upgrade cost over the base variant and is the one to buy even if you have a hard ceiling for budget.

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

The Kylaq Classic Plus variant gets the same turbo petrol-manual powertrain and also the option of a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The automatic transmission is available in all higher variants as well. With the manual transmission, this variant costs Rs. 8.25 lakh, which is Rs. 66,000 more expensive than the base model. With the automatic transmission, this variant carries an ex-showroom price of Rs. 9.25 lakh, which is another Rs. 1.0 lakh more than the Classic Plus petrol-manual.

The Classic Plus variant gets the following features over the Classic variant:

In the Kylaq Classic Plus variant, you might miss features like:

• Music system or touchscreen
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Hill start assist
• Front armrest
• Rear defogger
• Rear parcel tray
• Rear AC vents
• Rear armrest
• Split-folding rear seatbacks
• Auto AC

The Classic Plus variant gets a few extra features to improve its value score. So, whether you are interested in the Kylaq manual or automatic, we’ll suggest you at least consider the Classic Plus variant.

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

The Kylaq Signature variant costs Rs. 9.43 lakh with the manual and Rs. 10.43 lakh with the automatic transmission – both prices ex-showroom. Here, too, the automatic is only Rs. 1.0 lakh pricier than the petrol-manual powertrain. Hence, the Signature variant with both powertrain options is exactly Rs. 1.18 lakh more expensive than the lower Classic Plus variant with similar powertrain options.

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

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

• Hill start assist
• Split-folding rear seatbacks
• Auto AC
• Rear parcel tray
• Rear armrest
• Rear camera
• Rear armrest

The Signature variant takes care of most of the must-have features and manages to still deliver a solid VFM score of 94% for manual and 92% for automatic transmission. A respectable value for money score along with a nice feature mix makes it our top recommendation for Kylaq buyers.

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

The Kylaq Signature Plus carries an ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 10.77 lakh with the manual transmission and Rs. 11.77 lakh with the automatic. These prices are Rs. 1.34 lakh higher than the Signature.

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

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

• Rear AC vents
• Front parking sensors
• 360-degree camera
• Rear window sunshades

The Signature Plus variant continues to improve upon the feature distribution but drops further in the value score delivering only around 80% value for money in our algorithm. So, it remains an option worth considering but it can’t earn our top recommendation.

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

The Kylaq Prestige petrol-manual has an ex-showroom price of Rs. 11.75 lakh while the automatic is Rs. 12.75 lakh. Both of these options are Rs. 98,000 more expensive than the lower Signature Plus variant.

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

Considering the price and segment, the Kylaq Prestige seems to miss out on the following notable features:

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

The Prestige variant adds mostly good-to-have features but at least it doesn’t take the VFM score any lower. So, it’s also worth considering if you find its features important for your needs.

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

The top spec Prestige Plus variant also gets the same powertrain options and it costs Rs. 11.99 lakh with the manual and Rs. 12.99 lakh with the automatic transmission. Here, the Prestige variant cost Rs. 24,000 more than the lower Prestige.

Finally, the Kylaq Prestige Plus top model adds the following notable features over the Prestige variant:

The notable features you may miss in the Kylaq top model are:

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

The top-spec Prestige variant adds power front seats to the feature mix for a reasonable asking price of just Rs. 24,000. This variant also remains a worthy contender if you’re looking for a car with a nice, upmarket feature-rich experience for long-term ownership.

Which Variant Of The 2026 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. Since the higher, Classic Plus variant, manages to meet those needs while delivering a better VFM score makes it our pick for budget-conscious buyers. Moreover, it’s available with the automatic transmission.  So, even Kylaq automatic buyers don’t need to compromise in terms of value for money.

The higher Signature variant is our top recommendation. It has a good VFM score of 94% for manual transmission and 92% for automatic. It also has a nicer balance of good-to-have and must-have features.

All higher variants offer a much lower VFM score but they’re still not too shabby. So, they don’t earn our recommendation but they remain good options and totally worth considering if you don’t mind compromising a bit on the value front.

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 2026 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 2026 Skoda Kylaq?

The 2026 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