Skoda Kylaq production begins at the brand's Chakan plant

The Skoda Kylaq is priced at Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries are set to begin in January 2025.

Skoda Auto VW India has announced the start of production of the all-new Skoda Kylaq. The first unit recently rolled off the assembly line at the brand’s Chakan plant near Pune.

The Skoda Kylaq is the fifth model based on the MQB-A0-IN platform. It is a localized version of the VW Group’s MQB-A0 architecture. Skoda also claims to have expanded its local supplier base by 10% to improve turnaround time and reduce the cost of ownership.

Skoda Auto VW India has further enhanced the production capacity of its Chakan plant by 30%. The factory can now produce 2,55,000 units per year. Operational efficiency has also been improved, with production lines now running at 40 jobs per hour.

The Skoda Kylaq is priced at Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The compact SUV is powered by the familiar 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, which produces 113 BHP and 178 Nm. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. 

Deliveries of the Kylaq are set to begin in January 2025.