New Kylaq Prestige+ AT owner from Kerala(KL07) — joining the German District

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## The car

Škoda Kylaq Prestige+ AT
2026 model
Deep Pearl Black
New owner
Location: Kerala (KL-07)
Delivered: 31 August 2026
~500 km driven so far

## Why I bought it

After considering a few different options in this segment, I decided to go with the Kylaq Prestige+ AT.

A big part of the decision was also the deal I managed to get with the Onam offers and exchange bonus. It made the Kylaq a very attractive proposition for my budget, so it was difficult to say no.

More importantly, I wanted a compact SUV that felt premium, was enjoyable to drive, had a proper automatic gearbox rather than an AMT/CVT-oriented budget setup, and still made sense as an everyday family car.

The 6-speed torque converter AT was a big plus for me.

And getting the car home on the 31st — my birth date — made it even more special. 🖤

## A little background

My family has been around cars for quite some time, and we've experienced quite a mix of both petrol and diesel cars over the years.

Some of the cars we've owned include a Hyundai Accent petrol, Ford Ikon 1.6 petrol, Toyota Qualis diesel, Ford Endeavour 2.5 XLT diesel, Tata Indica diesel, Hyundai i20 1.4 CRDi and Maruti Ciaz 1.3 DDiS.

Most of these cars gave us a good balance of performance and fuel efficiency, so moving to a modern 1.0-litre turbo-petrol is definitely an interesting change for us.

We've also been fans of the Škoda and Volkswagen Group for a long time. The Škoda Octavia and Superb have always been cars we've particularly admired, while on the Volkswagen side, cars like the Jetta, Passat, Phaeton and Touareg have always caught our attention.

So, when choosing a new-generation car for today's Indian conditions, we wanted something practical and well-suited to India without compromising too much on the driving experience, engineering and features that we associate with the Volkswagen Group.

That's one of the things that made the Kylaq particularly interesting to us.

I'm really curious to see how this new-generation 1.0 TSI performs in real-world conditions and whether it can give us the same balance of performance, practicality and fuel efficiency that we've been used to.

So, let's see how the Kylaq does! 😄

## What I love

- The overall design and road presence
- 1.0 TSI + automatic combination
- Compact dimensions while still feeling substantial
- Interior quality and the overall premium feel
- The features on the Prestige+ variant
- 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Ventilated seats for both the driver and co-driver
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Driving position and visibility
- The way it drives — definitely one of the main reasons I chose it
- The overall European engineering and driving character

Even after only a few days and around 500 km, I've really enjoyed pretty much every aspect of the car — the performance, engine, practicality, premiumness and the overall ownership experience so far.

## What could be better

It's still far too early to give a proper verdict.

I've had the car for barely three days, so I'm still getting to know it and discovering both its strengths and weaknesses.

I'll update this section as the kilometres add up and I get more experience with the car.

## Service & running costs

Too early to judge at this point.

If anyone here has long-term experience with the Kylaq, especially the Prestige+ AT, I'd be happy to hear about the service and running costs in the comments.

I'll also be documenting the actual ownership costs, fuel economy, servicing and maintenance as the kilometres add up.

## Verdict: would I buy it again?

Ask me after I've put some serious kilometres on it! 😄

For now, I'm extremely happy to finally have the Kylaq home.

Looking forward to documenting the ownership journey here and learning from the other German District members as well. 🤝

Abhishek Swain · Answer

Do I see a 360 camera installed?