Skoda Kylaq alternatives: Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and more

Skoda Kylaq competition: Skoda India recently launched the first sub-4m compact SUV, the Kylaq in India and priced at Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kylaq is based on the MQB A0 IN platform and is powered by a 1.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine. The feature list consists of front-ventilated seats, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a sunroof, and more. It competes in the sub-4m compact SUV segment, which consists of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, and more.

Let us check the three alternatives, which can be considered instead of Skoda Kylaq in the segment:

Maruti Suzuki Brezza:

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a sub-4m compact SUV and it is a best seller in its segment. Brezza offers features such as a sunroof, automatic climate control, and more. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and has a claimed fuel efficiency of 20.15 km/l for the manual variant. It has a slightly shorter wheelbase than the Skoda Kylaq and space can be compromised inside the cabin.

The price of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza starts at Rs 8.34 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon scored a five-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP crash test safety rating. The Tata Nexon gives intense competition in the sub-4m compact SUV segment and has more than 50 variants on offer. Nexon offers features such as a 360-degree camera, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, and more. Tata Nexon is offered with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, a 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a 1.2-litre CNG option, giving a multitude of powertrain options. The ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of the Nexon is 17.44km/l for petrol manual.  The width of Nexon is better, which results in better cabin space inside the cabin.

The price of the Tata Nexon starts at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia Sonet:

The Kia Sonet is a feature-loaded sub-4m compact SUV and shares its underpinnings with the Hyundai Venue. The Kia Sonet offers features such as Level-2 ADAS, front-ventilated seats, ambient lights, rear sunshades, and more. Sonet is offered with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. The ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of the Sonet is 18.4 km/l for petrol manual.  It has a slightly shorter wheelbase than the Skoda Kylaq and space can be compromised inside the cabin.

The price of the Kia Sonet starts at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).