Skoda Kylaq Production has been started in Pune’s Chakan

Recently, one of the most popular and leading car maker in India, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) has started production of its brand new car – Kylaq. Production of kylaq is started in Pune’s Chakan.

The Skoda Kyliaq is built on a strong platform called MQB-A0-IN. It’s made with a high level of local parts and focuses on four main features: comfort, safety, quality, and global design. At the same time, the company is working to grow its local supplier network. It has increased the number of local suppliers by 10 percent, which helps reduce overall costs for customers.

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Managing Director and CEO of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, Piyush Arora, said, “We’re thrilled to begin production of Škoda Auto India’s first sub-4-meter SUV. Congratulations to the entire team on the successful start of production."

In addition, he said “Kylaq is engineered and developed in India to cater to the evolving requirements of Indian customers. By manufacturing Kylaq locally, we proudly support the Make-in-India initiative, maintaining Group’s DNA of delivering safety, comfort and driving dynamics. It was heartening to see the positive reception it received at the World Premiere last month, and I am confident that Škoda Kylaq will truly resonate with Indian car buyers."

Meanwhile, the Skoda Kyliaq has generated a lot of excitement in the market. It has received more than 10,000 bookings just 10 days after official bookings opened.

The new compact SUV is built on the MQB A0-IN platform, which was developed together by engineers from the Czech Republic and India. This same platform is used for the Kushaq SUV and the Slavia sedan, both designed and made in India for the Indian market.

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With the start of Kylaq production, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited has increased the annual capacity of its Pune plant by 30%, now reaching 255,000 vehicles. This boost in production is an important part of Škoda Auto’s strategy to expand globally, which includes efforts in Vietnam, the ASEAN region, and Kazakhstan. As a key member of the Volkswagen Group, Škoda Auto focuses on growing markets and uses its experience in affordable entry-level segments to unlock new opportunities for the group.

The name Kylaq was chosen by the Indian public through the ‘Name your Škoda’ contest, where the brand received over 24,000 suggestions. The winning name is inspired by Mount Kailash and comes from the Sanskrit word for ‘crystal’, symbolizing one of Škoda’s traditional design influences.