Range-Topping Skoda Kylaq Sportline Is Coming in September
Skoda has confirmed a Sportline variant for the Kylaq, and it is due to arrive by September 2026. The Sportline will sit at the top of the Kylaq line-up, priced at an estimated Rs 13.65 lakh ex-showroom. That puts it above the current range-topper, the Prestige+, which is priced at Rs 11.99 lakh for the manual and Rs 12.99 lakh for the automatic.
The Sportline is not a performance upgrade. There will be no mechanical changes planned. It will use the same 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that powers the rest of the Kylaq range, producing 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. What distinguishes the Sportline is a set of visual and feature additions that give the car a sharper, blacked-out look both inside and out.
Expected exterior changes include blacked-out 17-inch alloy wheels, a dual-tone roof, and smoked taillamps. Inside, the Sportline trim is expected to carry sport-themed upholstery and trim elements that differentiate it from the standard Prestige+.
One mechanical addition that is expected to accompany the Sportline is an 8-speed automatic gearbox, which would be a step up from the 6-speed torque-converter automatic currently offered across the Kylaq range. If confirmed, this would make the Sportline the only Kylaq variant with the 8-speed unit, giving it a practical advantage beyond just aesthetics.
An electric anti-pinch sunroof is also expected to be part of the Sportline package, along with the full feature set from the Prestige+ on which it is essentially based.
The Kylaq launched in December 2024 at Rs 7.89 lakh and has since been expanded steadily. In January 2026, Skoda added the Classic+ and Prestige+ variants, taking the range from four to six variants across eleven price points. The Classic+ starts at Rs 8.25 lakh for the manual, while the Prestige+ tops out at Rs 12.99 lakh for the automatic. The Sportline will add a seventh variant and push the ceiling to Rs 13.65 lakh.
In the sub-4-metre SUV segment, the Kylaq competes with the Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Maruti Brezza and Hyundai Venue. Most of these rivals already offer Sportline, N Line, or S-edition variants that carry similar premiums for cosmetic and feature upgrades without engine changes. Skoda is following a well-established segment playbook here.
At the estimated price, the Sportline steps into territory where it will be compared directly with the top variants of the Nexon and the Venue, both of which offer turbocharged petrol options with their own sporty trims. The Kylaq's advantage has consistently been its fit and finish, the quality of its interior materials, and Skoda's reputation for solid build quality. Owner feedback across forums points to the Kylaq punching above its price on perceived quality, even if after-sales costs tend to run slightly higher than mass-market rivals.
The 8-speed automatic, if it makes it to production as expected, would be a meaningful differentiator because smoother, faster gearbox shifts are something buyers in this segment notice and appreciate on daily commutes and highway runs alike. Combined with the sportier visual package, it gives the Sportline a clear identity rather than just being a Prestige+ with blacked-out bits.
Skoda has not yet opened bookings or confirmed a precise launch date within the September window. Buyers interested in the Sportline would do well to wait for the confirmed price before making a decision, particularly given that the gap between the current Prestige+ automatic at Rs 12.99 lakh and the estimated Sportline price at Rs 13.65 lakh is only Rs 66,000, which makes the Sportline look reasonably priced if the 8-speed gearbox and the full visual package are both included.
Via ACI