The demand for expensive and luxurious cars is also growing rapidly in the Indian market. Among these car manufacturers, Skoda models are in the budget. In such a situation, the company is now preparing to launch its new affordable SUV Skoda Kylaq. The company is believed to launch it on November 6. In the Indian market, it will directly compete with the likes of Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV 3XO. Ahead of the launch, details related to its engine have been revealed.
| Skoda Kailak VS Turbo Petrol Rival 2025 | ||||||||
| model | Kailak | Nexon | XUV 3XO | Sonet/Location | Magnite/Kiger | Forehead/Taser | ||
| engine | 1.0L turbo petrol | 1.2L turbo petrol | 1.2L turbo petrol | 1.0L turbo petrol | 1.0L turbo petrol | 1.0L turbo petrol | ||
| Power | 115 hp at 5,500 rpm | 120 hp at 5,500 rpm | 111 hp at 5,000 rpm | 131 hp at 5,000 rpm | 120 hp at 6,000 rpm | 100 hp at 5,000 rpm | 100 hp at 5,500 rpm | |
| couple | 178 Nm at 1750 – 4500 rpm | 170 Nm at 1750 – 4000 rpm | 200 Nm at 1,500 – 3,500 rpm | 230 Nm at 1,500-3,750 rpm | 172 Nm at 1,500-4,000 rpm | 152 Nm at 2,200-4,400 rpm | 160 Nm at 2,800-3,600 rpm | 148 Nm at 2000 – 4500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 tons 6TC |
5MT 6 tons 6:00 a.m. 7DCT |
6 tons 6TC |
6MT (Coming) 6ACMT (Sonet) |
5MT | CVT | 5MT 6TC |
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Coming to the engine of the Skoda Kylak, it will get a 1.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine, which generates a power of 115 bhp at 5,500 rpm and a torque of 178 Nm at 1,750 rpm at 4 500 rpm. This is mated to a 6MT transmission. At the same time, the 6TC option will also be available there. Let us tell you that the company has completely manufactured this car in India. This will be the third vehicle built on the MQB-A0-IN platform. Skoda has retained the 3995 mm long Kylaq. Its wheelbase will be around 2566 mm and its ground clearance will be around 190 mm.
Expected Features of Skoda Kailak
Many exciting features will be provided by the company in the Skoda Kylak SUV. Besides LED lights, it has shark fin antenna, high mountain brake light, roof rail, new design tailgate, more than 25 functions active and passive, 6 standard airbags, ABS, EBD, hill assist, traction control, ISOFIX child anchorage. Many features like an 8-10 inch infotainment system can be included.