Key highlights
- New Kylaq Sportline priced from Rs 11.32 lakh
- Gets blacked-out styling, 17-inch alloys and sportier cabin
- Available with 1.0 TSI engine and both manual and automatic gearboxes
Skoda Auto India has added a new Sportline variant to the Kylaq lineup, giving its best-selling SUV a sportier look without changing its core mechanical package.
The Kylaq Sportline is the seventh variant in the range and is priced from Rs 11.32 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available with both manual and automatic transmissions.
Blacked-out styling
The Sportline gets a number of cosmetic changes to give it a more aggressive appearance. It features Deep Black ORVMs, Gloss Black front and rear diffusers, a Deep Black dual-tone floating roof and 17-inch black alloy wheels. The tailgate also gets black branding, while a Sportline badge, rear spoiler with finlets and C-pillar Sportline sticker complete the look.
The front also gets LED projector lamps, adding to the sharper appearance. For buyers who want even more visual drama, Skoda is offering a dedicated Sportline Accessories Pack. It includes a front bumper corner garnish, dark chrome grille garnish, fender garnish with the Skoda logo and glossy black body-side moulding.
Sportier cabin
The black theme continues inside. The roof, dashboard and door trims get a darker treatment, while the leatherette seats feature Sportline branding on the headrests and contrast stitching.
Equipment includes aluminium pedals, ambient lighting, wireless charging, an electric sunroof, Climatronic Auto AC, a 25.6cm touchscreen infotainment system and a 20.32cm Virtual Cockpit.
The Sportline is powered by Skoda’s 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine and can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox.
The new variant is priced as follows:
|
Variant |
Ex-showroom price |
|
Kylaq Sportline 1.0 TSI MT |
Rs 11.32 lakh |
|
Kylaq Sportline 1.0 TSI AT |
Rs 12.32 lakh |
Skoda has also used the Sportline update to add more equipment to the lower variants. The Classic and Classic+ trims now get features such as Climatronic Auto AC and a rear defogger.
Safety remains a strong point, with the Kylaq continuing to offer its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and six airbags across the range.
The Kylaq Sportline, then, isn’t about adding more power. It is about making Skoda’s compact SUV look a little more exciting without messing with the formula that already seems to be working.
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