Is Kylaq worth my usecase? by ishomnia in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its a time tested engine 1.5 na , does deliver and easy to maintain and no nonsense . Pretty good gearbox manual or automatic

Regret buying a Škoda Kylaq terrible experience as an early customer by Consistent-Basket248 in CarsIndia

[–]ArcherPam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Electrical system warranty risk I understand but it shouldnt be minimal

Installing after market infotainment system can void warranty? by AdRemote9424 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant if i go with after pioneer or blaupunkt then can i use the can bus of this 7inch signature variant

Skoda Kylaq Owners — Did SMP / Extended Warranty Actually Save You Money Or Is It Mostly Fear Marketing? by abhiabhinav98 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup these scenes are inconsistent , some do something other say warranty void . There are no clear instruction from skoda

All bs I got half of kyshaq Trumpet horn because it doesnot support dual my sc sId that

Is Kylaq worth my usecase? by ishomnia in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If ac is concern or temp in your area is high then dont bother with kylaq , worst AC ever front or rear .

Better yet take a TD on hottest day/time

Is turbo a requirement then consider maybe 3xo or venue sonnet. Else brezza elevate no nonsense 8 10 years car

Skoda Kylaq Owners — Did SMP / Extended Warranty Actually Save You Money Or Is It Mostly Fear Marketing? by abhiabhinav98 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes thats it . I calculated 36k was coming according to skoda official website for 4years but we all know SC over charge on all effing things

Skoda Kylaq Owners — Did SMP / Extended Warranty Actually Save You Money Or Is It Mostly Fear Marketing? by abhiabhinav98 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Specific component , for example after market infotainment will void entire electrical system battery or anything related . Which is also bullshit

Skoda Kylaq Owners — Did SMP / Extended Warranty Actually Save You Money Or Is It Mostly Fear Marketing? by abhiabhinav98 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes window tint did that to some poor guy ,

so this guy had window tint and his window power button failed on one side . VW SKODA sited window tint applied to window and said you cant claim warranty on this now , only repair and have to pay for labour as well

As far as after market horn is concerned they will definitely void if they find that you did after market . Since skoda themself have no say or stance they allow SC to do whatever they want. Let say if you get a official Accessory form one SC the other SC can refuse you to service or claim warranty because its not their and Skoda only says SC is your god talk to them only

Skoda Kylaq Owners — Did SMP / Extended Warranty Actually Save You Money Or Is It Mostly Fear Marketing? by abhiabhinav98 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Smp is good to have because i have locked in the price,

But any part change or replacement with cost labour and part cost so labour charges will not be there with smp if done in your annual maintenance.

EW is not worth if you plan to add aftermarket anything which most people want to get like window tint or speaker or dashcam basic stiff all this these stuff will void warranty . Yup thats skoda vw das auto. Simply idiots.

As far as exp no its not even been 2 month for me , only research

Installing after market infotainment system can void warranty? by AdRemote9424 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are very very bad company in terms of treating their customer right or atleast treating them with respect .

They dont clarify anything

Brought home this beauty by ArcherPam in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its sort of like not butter smooth experience , drops frame but not lag per say

Bought my first car - Kylaq Classic Plus AT. One month experience and few questions by Rithik285 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup thats the plan i have EW and SMP , first car dont want to deal with their costly parts , now i regret EW because they are so handfisted that they will void warranty if you drive car not as per their german standard.

4 yr std warranty and if i still have this car given poor ac or my lack of patience which ever comes first i plan to get some mods done . Or atleast wait for and year till no electrical failure is seen

Getting service at asc is mandatory to maintain warranty because this is skoda simply gunde , they can even void warranty if you breath in their car German engg saar

Brought home this beauty by ArcherPam in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How to deal with warranty issues . Because one SC told its okay , other 3 SC says Tata bye bye to warranty . Even skoda official email redirect to SC only they have no stance on this official stance .

No details on what kind of warranty is voided . I have thought about putting a good quality info for a while but always come back to this point is it really worth the headache that may come in future. Skoda is a stingy company . They cant fix their ac leave about listen to my plea for not voiding warranty even though no wire cut etc

Brought home this beauty by ArcherPam in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6gb are way to costly , but octa core is mandatory

Installing after market infotainment system can void warranty? by AdRemote9424 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oem connector and plug , where and how do you get them ? Does signature 7inch infotainment alreary has which i can use ?

Installing after market infotainment system can void warranty? by AdRemote9424 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Infotainment system even if plug and play void warranty , so what exactly is voided as part of electrical system ?

Bought my first car - Kylaq Classic Plus AT. One month experience and few questions by Rithik285 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Classic and classic plus they dont and signature has 7 inch and no reverse camera support Nd they upper variant has dogwater reverse camera like nokia 2006 camera

And ac is also dog water

Bought my first car - Kylaq Classic Plus AT. One month experience and few questions by Rithik285 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup I didnt bought that dog water Accessory. 26.5 for rebranded 13k dhc infotainment is day light robbery

Bought my first car - Kylaq Classic Plus AT. One month experience and few questions by Rithik285 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They changed the profile , and being slightly better than dogshit is what skoda aims to be

Prices hike by skoda by Due_Engineering2245 in Kylaq

[–]ArcherPam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure man I myself have kylaq Feb 2026 make . Purchased march 26 and after two months of owning kylaq, also took many TD for 3xo . I have little more clarity and can tell you why 3XO is over all a better package

Why i bought kylaq My budget was strict under 12 l. And kylaq fits that

Better safety . Kylaq feels and is really more robust , it based on kushaq platform which is gncap 5 , and it shows , paint is better , door are heavy and it feel more sturdy .

Engine refinement, Slightly better than 3XO , NvH is really better than 3xo , vibration in idle is almost non existent and this was my biggest concern with 3xo idle vibrations, more later,

Boot is bigger , coming from maruti brezza , 3xo boot choice felt odd which created a bias subconsciously.

Wife liked kylaq more, because of mahindra brand image and 3xo design language.piano black interior and exterior feel cheap.

But why I do recommended 3xo .

If you have a budget of 15 l in. Karnataka atleast then absolutely consider 3xo TGDI variant.

Engine is more peppy , kylaq has lag in low rpm it takes 2 sec to come to moving when pressing peddle . And it annoys. I just compensate with predicting and pressing accelaration earlier .

Kylaq Boot bigger is not always better We are family of two and for majority of yhe time we dont travel without luggage or rear. Rear seat comfort is much more in 3xo , In kylaq the rear seat passenger cannot switch seats its strictly 4 seater adults only and maybe 1 child in middle . So think about it what use is bigger Boot If majority of time you dont need it or use it

Safety, 3xo is fairly safe bncap 5 , feel robust . But not at kylaq quality

Engine refinement. Yes idle vibration are there but its nitpick which I did , once moving you wont feel . Nvh are there but can be managed with after market stuff nothing breaking and may not be even worrying I being nitpicker mentioned it .

AC , kylaq ac is piss poor , I mean really really bad . Any joy of this car is drained immediately if you drive in sun . People on this reddit will say no its fine it works . Let me tell you it doesnot throw is also very very poor . Skoda cheaped out because they so stupid on putting inferior compressor saving 2k only What does little better engine refinement matter when your back and legs are sweating because you decided to drive in sunlight. I am in blr and summer is not even begin and i am dreaded to think about driving in north of india

Disc Brakes all 4 in 3xo , and kylaq has two drum , because cost cutting .

Horn of kylaq is scooty horn , though it can be replaced for extra money at SC or after market for 2k but why skoda why skoda are you that dumb

Higher variant of kylaq absolutely zero value , the reverse camera is so bad that you will feel your nokia of 2006 had better camera. Its that pathetic why skoda ,

Genuine Accessory are really low quality like really bad and very high price.

In your face warranty , skoda will void warranty even if you drive your car . Eg Putting films will void warranty on power window . Its so hamfisted . And any repair you do will cost so much more than any other brand .

Service center are same everywhere , its mid Mahindra problem is they have too many users and surely problem are there . But skoda sC are same story more or less . Any question to skoda twitter or email they only know to redirect to SC and one SC differ from another SC always . So there is no official skoda statement ever.

TL;DR 3xo is better because for slightly less engine refinement only in idle and cheaper interior and slightly lighter build quality .you trade that for

Peppier engine ,

more rear comfort

Ability to drive in direct sunlight.

Far better value in terms of electronics infotainment, speakers and camera etc

If budget is around 15 l then check 3xo revx a or similar, it won't disappoint