Mumbai, Jan. 24 -- The Skoda Kylaq, the Czech carmaker's latest entrant into the competitive sub-four-meter SUV market, has had its official fuel efficiency figures released. Positioned as Skoda's most accessible model with a starting ex-showroom price of Rs. 7.89 lakh, the Kylaq aims to cement its position in a fierce segment.

The Kylaq utilises a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, paired with either a six-speed manual or a torque converter automatic transmission. This powertrain delivers an output of 114bhp and a peak torque of 178Nm. According to official ARAI testing, the manual transmission variant of the Kylaq achieves a fuel economy of 19.68kmpl. The automatic version demonstrates a slightly lower, yet still resp...