Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Skoda Auto India has expanded its Kylaq lineup with the launch of the new Sportline variant. Positioned as the sportier version of the brand’s best-selling SUV, the Kylaq Sportline gets blacked-out exterior and interior elements, additional features and a choice of manual and automatic gearboxes. Prices start at Rs 11.32 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Kylaq Sportline is available in two variants: the 6-speed manual is priced at Rs 11.32 lakh, while the 6-speed automatic costs Rs 12.32 lakh (ex-showroom). With its introduction, the Kylaq range now comprises seven variants: Classic, Classic+, Signature, Signature+, Sportline, Prestige and Prestige+.
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Skoda Kylaq Sportline: What’s new?
The new Sportline variant gets a host of cosmetic changes aimed at giving the compact SUV a more aggressive appearance. These include Deep Black ORVMs, glossy black front and rear diffusers, a dual-tone floating roof with a Deep Black finish, 17-inch black alloy wheels and black Skoda branding on the tailgate.
The Sportline also gets LED projector headlamps, a dedicated Sportline badge, a rear spoiler with finlets and a C-pillar Sportline sticker. Customers can further enhance its appearance with a dedicated accessories pack comprising front bumper corner garnish, dark chrome front grille garnish, fender garnish with Skoda branding and glossy black body side mouldings.
Sportier cabin with added features
Inside, the Kylaq Sportline gets a predominantly dark cabin theme, with black treatment for the roof, dashboard and door trims. The seats are finished in leatherette and feature Sportline labels on the headrests along with contrast stitching.
Other equipment includes aluminium pedals, ambient lighting, wireless charging, an electric sunroof, Climatronic automatic AC, a 25.6cm touchscreen infotainment system and a 20.32cm Virtual Cockpit.
koda has also added more convenience features to the lower variants. The Classic and Classic+ trims now get Climatronic automatic AC and a rear defogger.
Skoda Kylaq Sportline engine and gearbox
Power comes from the familiar 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine, which produces 115bhp and 178Nm of torque. It can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The 6-speed manual version of the Kylaq Sportline is priced at Rs 11.32 lakh, while the automatic version costs Rs 12.32 lakh (ex-showroom).
Safety remains a key highlight
The Kylaq Sportline retains the model’s 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating and comes with six airbags. It also continues to offer a comprehensive package of active and passive safety features.
The Kylaq is backed by koda’s Super Care package, which includes a standard four-year warranty, four years of roadside assistance and four labour-free services.
With the Sportline, koda is looking to give the Kylaq a more distinctive, performance-inspired character without altering its turbo-petrol powertrain. The new variant also broadens the choice for buyers looking for a more visually aggressive version of the compact SUV.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
