Skoda Kylaq to be unveiled tomorrow in Rohit Shetty style: All about Nexon, Venue rival – Times of India

Skoda Auto India is all set to globally reveal the much anticipated Skoda Kylaq sub-compact SUV tomorrow i.e, November 6, 2024. Ahead of the reveal, the company has revealed a new teaser featuring Director Rohit Shetty of Singam who has directed the TVC and is expected to make a grand entrance with the new Kylaq at the global reveal.

Sharing the Kylaq TVC teaser on social media, Skoda says, “The hero is all set to make its much-awaited entry! But the Skoda Kylaq is not alone. The action will be doubled when the dynamic duo of the Kylaq and Rohit Shetty arrive to thrill you on 6th November at 12:30 pm Jio Cinema.” The motion TVC directed by Rohit Shetty will feature the Kylaq car, marking the first time a vehicle premieres on an OTT platform in India. The film, set to stream on Jio Cinema from 12:30 PM on November 6, 2024, will highlight the Kylaq’s design and performance across different terrains.

The Kylaq will be based on the brand’s MQB-A0-IN platform and will measure less than four metres in length. The Kylaq will go on sale officially in 2025 and will rival the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza and other sub-compact SUVs in the Indian market. In terms of design, it will be in line with other Skoda models with signature grille sleek LED DRLs and split headlights. It features L-shaped LED taillights with a bold ‘Skoda’ badge in the centre and it also appears to have a chunky rear bumper and roof rails. Overall, it looks like a mini Kushaq with a few changes.

Features-wise, it’s expected to get a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system which will likely be an 8.0-inch unit with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a semi-digital cluster, automatic climate control, single-pane electric sunroof, multiple airbags, auto headlamps with wipers, rear AC vents, cruise control, rear camera with sensors and more.

Talking about the powertrain and gearbox, the new Kylaq SUV will most likely to be powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo petrol engine with 115 hp of power and 178 nm of torque. Gearbox options will include a 6-speed torque converter and a 6-speed manual gearbox. The prices are expected to start from Rs 8 lakh for the entry-level trim and up to Rs 14 lakh for the top-of-the-line trim (both prices ex-showroom, expected).