The compact SUV segment has a commanding market share in India-almost a third of the cars sold of late are sub-four-metre SUV-styled vehicles. However, there was one big name missing from the arena: Škoda. And they are set to address this bustling segment with their new offering, the Kylaq. The name comes from the winner of a naming contest. The rules were simple-start with K and end with Q-a la Kushaq, Kodiaq, Karoq, Kamiq, Yeti, et cetera. That apart, the Kylaq is their first small "A00" SUV based on the formidable MQB platform which underpins major VW Group cars today, especially the ones made here in India at Chakan, near Pune. Cost-efficient, robust, and dependable? That's what they all are. And fun! So, does the formula stay put?
In a word, yes. The Škoda Kylaq is all of those things and it is lighter, lower, and more engaging than most others in the segment it is targeting. It seems to be a scaled-down Kushaq; a rather excellent thing. It measures 3,995 millimetres long and has a wheelbase measuring 2,566 mm-85 mm less than the Kushaq's. The width was not disclosed but we were told it was almost identical if not the same as the Kushaq's. The height wasn't mentioned as well. This prototype ran blackedout 17-inch wheels with 205/55 rubber.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der October 26, 2024-Ausgabe von The Free Press Journal.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der October 26, 2024-Ausgabe von The Free Press Journal.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
Tendulkar to flag off Kochi Marathon
Cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar will flag off the exciting Ageas Federal Life Insurance Kochi Spice Coast Marathon 2024 at the picturesque Marine Drive Ground on Sunday.
Pranavi tied 7th; Tan, Hewson share lead
Talented golfer Hitaashee Bakshi produced the day's best card, a solid four-under 68, but it was Pranavi Urs who emerged as the best-placed Indian, sharing seventh place after the second day of the Hero Women's Indian Open here on Friday.
India U17 side beat Turkmenistan 1-0
Rishi Singh scores the winner in Asian Cup Jr qualifier match
Fenerbahce holds Man United
EUROPA LEAGUE | Mourinho gets red card but his side still drew in Istanbul
Santner, Latham put NZ in front
SECOND TEST | Sundar's match haul of 11 wickets only consolation for India
Santner matches Washington effort
Scalps career-best figures of 7/53 to give his side a chance to win series
Test cricket dream still burns inside Maxwell
Australia's white-ball star Glenn Maxwell may not have donned the Baggy Green for seven years, but the 36-year-old believes he would be doing \"injustice\" to his younger self by giving up his Test cricket dream, which still burns brightly within him.
Cracking the Spin conundrum
Current Indian batters struggle against spin shows game has evolved
Morkel doffs his hat to NZ
Says Santner & Co bowled very well in partnerships
Wedding bells
Yaariyan fame Hemansh Kohli to get married at Delhi temple on November 12