[It's Magic]

Voted for Prestige variant

Originally Posted by Ripcord09

We feel the mid-spec Signature offers the best value for money packed with all essential features.

On paper, the Signature might be the VFM variant and might make sense to go for it. However, when you look at the price, you would have to pay upwards of ten and half lakhs for the automatic transmission. For that much money and considering the features you miss, my suggestion would be to go with the Prestige variant. You would have to pay more, but you would get a fully loaded car. Although I agree that the Prestige variant is a bit pricey and Skoda should think about keeping it more competitive.

I was surprised to find the auto dimming IRVM feature only available in the top end variant. I don't think it's a costly feature and should have been available from the base variant.

[PaddleShifter]

Prestige is a big No to me. I am not spending 16-18 lacs on a compromised crossover like the Kylaq.

For the want of climate control's convenience, I can stretch till Signature+, else Signature is the max I'd recommend. The rear view camera in Signature+ 'almost' makes up for the lack of rear wiper too.

If one wants to spend 16-18 lacs, better to get the 4.3m ones rather than sub-4m crossovers. The increment in space far outweights the loss of features (when selecting mid variant of a Grand Vitara/Kushaq vs top variant of Brezza/Kylaq).

[VRSriram]

Only Classic is VFM. Feature distribution across variants is not par for the price of other variants.

[McLaren Rulez]

Originally Posted by Geo_Ipe

My personal choice in a hatchback or SUV always used to be the lowest variant which has a rear wiper & washer - which always used to be adequately specced.

Originally Posted by Staraptor

My answer would be Prestige- rather begrudgingly.
IMO, a hatch/SUV body should have a rear wiper/washer at the very least. It's an essential safety which is extremely overlooked. A solace would have been having serviceable cameras instead, but even that's out of the question for the Kylaq.

You can easily install a rear wash and wipe on the base trim by swapping out the relevant parts. If that's all that stops you, it's a relatively cheap job that could even be done at the official dealership.

[kedar3223]

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

You can easily install a rear wash and wipe on the base trim by swapping out the relevant parts. If that's all that stops you, it's a relatively cheap job that could even be done at the official dealership.

Interesting. How much would such a swap cost? Im guessing the entire rear glass, the wiper washer assembly, the wiring and new wiper stalk has to be installed. Never seen anyone do such a swap, that too at a dealership before.

[Geo_Ipe]

Originally Posted by Ripcord09

Classic

Top Features

- 16-inch Steel Wheels with Covers
- LED Headlights
- LED Taillights
- Roof Rails
- Roof-mounted Spoiler
- Fabric Seat Upholstery
- Height Adjustable Headrests
- Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Power Windows
- 3.5-inch MID
- 2 Tweeters
- 6 Airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Electronic Diffrential Lock
- 3-Point Seatbelts
- ISOFIX

Signature

Top Features Over Classic

- 16-inch Alloy Wheels
- Leatherette Steering Wheel
- Cruise Control
- Dual Type-C Charging Ports
- Rear AC Vents
- Cooled Glovebox
- 7-inch Infotainment
- Wired Android Auto & Apple Car Play
- 4 Speakers
- Steering Mounted Audio Controls
- TPMS
- Read Defogger

Signature+

Top Features Over Signature

- Shark-fin Antenna
- 60:40 Rear Seat Split
- Rear Center Armrest
- 8-inch Instrument Console
- 10.1-inch Infotainment
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play
- Climate Controls
- Connected Car Technology
- Hill Hold
- Rear-view Camera

Prestige

Top Features Signature+

- LED Projector Headlights
- 17-inch Alloy Wheels
- Leatherette Seats & Upholstery
- Ambient Lights
- Single-Pane Sunroof
- Powered Seats with Ventilation
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Wireless Phone Charger

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

You can easily install a rear wash and wipe on the base trim by swapping out the relevant parts. If that's all that stops you, it's a relatively cheap job that could even be done at the official dealership.

I didn't see the rear wiper as a feature in any of the trims, hence assumed that Skoda had skipped it altogether. My bad! Looked at the TeamBHP official review and the car there does have the rear wiper.

[McLaren Rulez]

Originally Posted by kedar3223

Interesting. How much would such a swap cost? Im guessing the entire rear glass, the wiper washer assembly, the wiring and new wiper stalk has to be installed. Never seen anyone do such a swap, that too at a dealership before.

Correct. Not sure about costs but there are threads on TBHP about people doing it on various makes and models.

Part DIY, part dealership experience here: https://www.team-bhp.com/news/installing-rear-wipers-my-hyundai-venue-sx.
Another one here: https://www.team-bhp.com/news/2012-m...-washer-myself

[revheart]

Would have voted for Signature+. From the 'Prestige' features, I would have only missed Auto-dimming IRVM. Can it be added as an accessory or after market?

Powered seats without memory isn't that useful IMHO.
And it is better to not have ventilated seats rather than kids complaining it is unfair only adults in front get it
From the official review, the 16 inch wheels are expected to be better for ride comfort.

[heydj]

I voted for classic as it had everything and more for the price point. As we go up in price ladder then market opens up with more choices and their own variants.

Eg at very top of kylaq pricing, i might get xuv700 base model as it has mechanically and engine wise more important things. One can always retrofit inside many things but there is no replacement for 2L engine.