[IND] Škoda Kylaq 2025 (Teaser)

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All-new Škoda compact SUV for the Indian market announced

 

 

• New car underlines Škoda Auto’s commitment to India and further accelerates its internationalisation strategy
• MQB-A0-IN platform based compact SUV will hit roads in India in H1 2025
• Pricing of sub 4 metre SUV will use excise benefits and pass them on to customers
• Škoda’s annual brand sales target of 100,000 cars in India by 2026 to be supported by the new compact SUV
• Naming contest for the new car directly involves customers and fans in the market

 

Mladá Boleslav, 27 February, 2024 – Škoda Auto India has announced an all-new compact SUV as the next step of its product offensive in the country after Kushaq and Slavia. The strategically important new car in the popular compact segment – developed and built in India – will strengthen Škoda Auto’s position in the market and further accelerate the company’s internationalisation strategy. The sub 4 metre SUV will debut in India in the first half of 2025.

 

“India is crucial to the global growth of Škoda Auto, both because of its own market strength and as a development and manufacturing base for our expansion in new markets including ASEAN and the Middle East. We have more than doubled sales in India since 2021 and we are now taking the next step by further expanding the range of models designed for customers in India and internationally. The all-new compact SUV due in 2025 will add an important segment for customers. I’m confident the expanding Škoda portfolio will contribute to our India growth target of achieving a market share for the Volkswagen family of brands of around 5 percent by 2030.”

Klaus Zellmer, CEO Škoda Auto

 

“The Škoda brand has taken big strides globally. In 2023, we have grown by 18.5% compared to 2022. India is a key market for our growth and we have just crossed the 100,000 sales mark over the last two years – thanks to the locally developed and produced Kushaq and Slavia models. With the all-new compact SUV, we are underlining our commitment to India and its importance to our internationalisation plans. Together with the Kushaq and the Kodiaq, we will have an even better SUV portfolio for India, which is a key segment that contributes over 50% to all vehicle sales in the market.”

 

Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and Marketing

“After the success of the Kushaq and Slavia, we are expanding our reach with the upcoming launch of an all-new compact SUV, targeting the largest segment in India. Our R&D expertise in India has already enabled us to incorporate highly localised parts and components for our entire range. With the new compact SUV, we are furthering this strategy by systematically developing our local supplier base to provide parts and components of global standards and quality at competitive prices. We aim to actively participate in the evolving landscape of mobility in India. We remain focused on our expansions and further enhancement of the Group’s wide portfolio of cars in India.”

Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India

 

A compact SUV to attract new customer groups
The new model will be the brand’s entry level product in India and intends on winning new customer groups in the strategically important compact segment. As a sub 4 metre SUV, the car uses the excise benefits for under 4-metre cars available in India and the car manufacturer will pass on these benefits to customers when it comes to pricing.

To directly involve customers and fans in the market even before the car hits the road in the first half of 2025, Škoda Auto India announced the #NameYourSkoda campaign. The car maker shared seven registered names with the public but also encourages customers to suggest their naming ideas for the new compact SUV. The final name after this participative approach will be officially announced later this year.

Extending the locally developed and built product portfolio on the MQB-A0-IN platform

The new compact SUV will be the third Škoda product on the MQB-A0-IN platform and will forward the same Škoda DNA of superior driving dynamics and safety as the other two locally developed and produced models Kushaq and Slavia. The platform was developed jointly by teams in India and the Czech Republic with a focus on high localisation, low cost of ownership, and quick turnaround times. It is the first platform developed by the company outside of Europe and tailormade for the Indian market. The platform enables the use of efficient engines and advanced safety systems, specifically for the Indian market and to meet the country’s new, stricter safety and emission requirements.
The MQB-A0-IN platform has already proven its mettle in India and the world with the Kushaq and Slavia earning a full 5-stars for adult and child occupants in Global NCAP crash tests in October 2022 and April 2023 respectively. They were the first cars in India to be tested under the then newer and stricter test protocols of Global NCAP and the first to earn 5 stars for both adults and children.

India as an integral part of Škoda Auto’s internationalisation strategy

Activities in the Indian market are part of Škoda Auto’s Next Level Strategy. Škoda aims to sell 100,000 Škoda vehicles annually in India by 2026, become the best-selling European brand by 2030 and achieve a five percent market share for all Volkswagen Group brands as part of its responsibility for the region. Škoda Auto is rapidly expanding its internationalisation strategy and leverages synergies in the export of vehicles produced in India to the ASEAN and Middle East regions.

 

[machefredfa]

29 minuti fa, MotorPassion scrive:

 

 

Sarà il suvvino elettrico da 19.000 euro?

[FRNT]

Sarà un piccolo SUV, più piccolo del Kushaq.  Il nome non è ancora noto, ma secondo il sito web di Škoda India si stanno prendendo in considerazione i nomi Kwiq, Kymaq, Kylaq e Kariq.

[j]

 

Si chiamerà Kylaq

[Beckervdo]

Ma Kayak no eh  

[nucarote]

23 minuti fa, Beckervdo scrive:

Ma Kayak no eh  

Nome adattissimo per un cassonetto da città.🤣

[AleMcGir]

 

Bisogna aggiungere "Photoshoppatori" dal secondo 7 al secondo 16 del video.

[GL91]

A quando la Skoda Pdor (figlio di Kmer)?

[kenzo]

Presto ci sarà la deklinazione bresciana 😂

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The all-new Kylaq: featuring special camouflage as Škoda Auto
ushers in a new era in India

› A bold, compact SUV with a spacious interior in the popular sub-4-metre segment, offering excellent handling and comfort in the city and off the beaten track
› Segment-leading active and passive safety features, including six airbags as standard
› Covered Drive offers journalists and influencers their first opportunity to experience the efficient 1.0 TSI engine delivering 85 kW (115 hp) and 178 Nm of torque
› The camouflage of Škoda’s third model developed and manufactured in India for India features a special design, reflecting Indian cultural motifs and colours

 

Mladá Boleslav, 15 October 2024 – With the all-new Škoda Kylaq, Škoda is set to unveil the next phase of its product campaign in the Indian market on 6 November 2024. The compact SUV will expand Škoda’s SUV
line-up in India, joining the Kodiaq and Kushaq models. With the Kylaq, Škoda will be entering the popular
sub-4-metre segment, which accounts for nearly 30% of the Indian car market and is among the fastest-growing segments in the country. The Kylaq features elements of the new, global Modern Solid design language. It boasts a modern, bold, and robust look, proven Škoda driving dynamics, and uncompromising safety features. After the Kushaq and Slavia models, the Kylaq is the third Škoda model locally developed and produced in India, the brand’s largest market outside Europe.

 

“It’s a very special moment for our team as the Kylaq nears its world premiere in India. Known for its versatility, the MQB-A0-IN platform was designed to accommodate both larger models like the Kushaq and Slavia, as well as the sub-4-metre Kylaq. We have maintained outstanding driving dynamics, top-level safety, and proven quality. Additionally, the Kylaq features hot-formed steel in the front crash module for class-leading passive safety. With a spacious, comfortable interior and first-in-class six-way adjustable, ventilated seats, the Kylaq will be at the forefront of our presence in India’s most competitive and fastest-growing segment.”

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Jiří Dytrych, Head of Product Management at Škoda Auto

 

Kylaq’s bold design to attract a new generation of customers
Škoda Auto India has shared glimpses of the all-new Kylaq ahead of its debut on 6 November 2024. The Kylaq features elements of the new, global Modern Solid design language. Modern Solid combines robustness, functionality and authenticity while conveying a sense of safety and strength.

The Kylaq boasts the high ground clearance and ample wheel space typical of an SUV, ensuring effortless handling on rough roads. The model’s bold fenders give it a commanding presence on the road, while signature Škoda design elements like refined daytime running lights and a hexagon pattern on the sides and rear add to the vehicle’s distinctive look. At the Covered Drive event, the compact SUV showcased a special camouflage designed by Harun Robert in collaboration with Škoda fans and in celebration of Škoda’s 24 years on the Indian market. The design reflects Indian cultural motifs and colours, just like the car’s name, which is inspired by Mount Kailash and the Sanskrit word for crystal.

Meeting regional needs: A compact SUV engineered for versatility and safety
Measuring 3,995 mm in length with a 2,566 mm wheelbase and 189 mm ground clearance, the Kylaq is equally suited for city streets and exploration off the beaten track. It is powered by a 1.0 TSI engine delivering 85 kW (115 hp) and 178 Nm of torque and offers the choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Equipped with numerous assistance systems, including a multi-collision brake and six airbags as standard, the Kylaq provides comprehensive active and passive safety. It has undergone extensive testing over 800,000 km across various Indian terrains – from urban environments and highways to hilly and rough roads. This testing spanned temperatures from -10°C to +85°C and 3,000-metre elevations, ensuring the Kylaq is reliable and durable under diverse driving conditions.

Developed and produced in India: Third model based on the MQB-A0-IN platform
Built on the robust MQB-A0-IN platform shared with the Kushaq and Slavia, the Kylaq benefits from a base that has achieved five stars in Global NCAP tests for both adult and child occupant protection. The MQB-A0-IN platform, introduced in 2021, is central to Škoda Auto India’s strategy. Developed collaboratively by teams in India and the Czech Republic, it focuses on high localisation, low ownership costs, and short lead times. This is the first platform developed by the company outside of Europe and is tailored to the Indian market.

Sustainability: Solar-powered production and greater use of natural materials for the interior
The Kylaq embodies the brand’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Manufactured at the 18.5 MW solar- powered plant in Pune, the compact SUV features eco-friendly materials, including bamboo fabric for several components and cabin upholstery.
The Czech carmaker had its best sales year in India in 2022. Over 100,000 cars were sold across 2022 and 2023, underscoring the company’s success in the Indian market. The Kylaq’s launch marks another step forward for Škoda Auto’s in India, combining sustainability, innovative design, and a strong connection to Indian customers.