Skoda’s entry-level SUV, the Kylaqhas become the brand’s best-selling model this year. The German carmaker’s locally produced Kylaq achieved a strong wholesale figure of 30,190 units between January and August.
This compact SUV has proven to be the most important vehicle for the company, now accounting for approximately 65% of its total sales. Bookings for the Kylaq opened in December 2024, and by February, it began to outpace all other Skoda models in wholesale figures.
| Skoda’s wholesale data from January 25 to August 25 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda model | Kylaq | Harsh | Slavia | Kodiaq | Superb | Total |
| January | 1,242 | 1371 | 1510 | 10 | 0 | 4,133 |
| February | 3,636 | 1035 | 901 | 10 | 1 | 5,583 |
| March | 5,327 | 897 | 1185 | 13 | 0 | 7,422 |
| April | 5,364 | 783 | 1048 | 107 | 0 | 7,302 |
| May | 4,949 | 644 | 937 | 208 | 2 | 6,740 |
| June | 3,196 | 792 | 896 | 130 | 0 | 5,014 |
| July | 3,377 | 901 | 1168 | 106 | 2 | 5,554 |
| August | 3,099 | 789 | 1008 | 75 | 0 | 4,971 |
| TOTAL | 30,190 | 7212 | 8653 | 659 | 5 | 46,719 |
The table presents monthly data for Skoda’s model lineup from January to August. Kylaq’s wholesales peaked at 5,364 in April and consistently outperforming other models. The Slavia follows with 8,653 units, while the Harsh achieved 7,212 units. Total Skoda sales across all models reached 46,719 units during this eight-month period.
Skoda Kylaq sales vs rivals
The staggering demand for rugged yet compact utility vehicles in India is reflected in the focus that OEMs have placed on this segment. The sub-4-metre segment is highly competitive, featuring 21 models from 11 different OEMs, including the Tata Punch, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Maruti Suzuki Fronx and more.
The Kia syros is the Kylaq’s closest competitor in terms of sales, with 25,513 wholesale units sold during the same January-August period. Combined, the Kylaq and Syros account for 6% of the segment’s total wholesale figures.
The overall wholesale volume for the segment is an estimated 8,92,057 units. Moreover, compact SUVs represent nearly half (48%) of all utility vehicle sales in the first eight months of this year, while the remaining 52% is split between midsize SUVs and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs).
What It Offers
The Kylaq starts at an ex-showroom price of Rs 7.53 lakh and is available in seven variants. All variants are equipped with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
This sub-4-metre SUV was a fan favourite even before it received a price cut from the recent GST 2.0 regulations. Clearly, price is not the only reason for the Kylaq’s popularity; its appeal also lies in its city and highway drivability, a comfortable and feature-packed cabin, a 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating, and sharp design details.
