Why we chose the Skoda Kylaq Signature Plus MT over the competition

The Signature plus has all the features one would require. It would have been nice to get an auto-dimming IRVM mirror, and a rear wiper. It would be nicer to get a 360 degree camera, but none of these are non-negotiables.

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After days of waiting, we finally got a chance to do not one but two test drives of the Kylaq, and it feels nice to say that we've made up our mind to get the Signature plus MT in Carbon Grey. Because we have a booking from early December, we've been told that we can expect the car in the next week or two! I must admit to being a wee bit anxious and I hope I don't turn out to be a guinea pig for Skoda

Anyway, here's what helped us make up our mind. The Signature plus has all the features one would require. It would have been nice to get an auto-dimming IRVM mirror, and a rear wiper. It would be nicer to get a 360 degree camera, but none of these are non-negotiables.

In a darker shade (such as carbon grey), the Kylaq Signature plus looks gorgeous - classy and subtle is what we concluded. The engine is lovely; unlike most people, i found it quite tractable and very convenient in stop and go traffic. I wasn't bothered by the turbo lag and quite enjoyed the change in characteristics when the turbo spooled. It reminded me a little bit of our EcoSport diesel. I kind of fell for its gruff nature as well around the 3-4k rpm mark. The steering is light and easy in traffic and builds weight as speed progresses. Perhaps a little more would have been nice but it didn't feel like a dealbreaker. My partner really liked it and found it very easy to use.

Because I also had a chance to sit in the passenger seat when she was driving, I was struck by how composed the car was and how well it took undulations on the road. Very grown up character and rather similar to our Hyryder - perhaps a shade stiffer but very comfortable. I also found that the LEDs did a great job, and although I haven't had a chance to see what the projectors in the higher models are capable of, this felt like a good level of illumination.

The virtual display is extremely high quality, and it was fun to play around with the wealth of information available on it!

Another factor that made my decision easier was the pricing of the Syros. The signature plus pricing lines up with the HTK + and while there is absolutely no doubt that the Syros is more premium and upmarket, funnily enough, the Kylaq actually has an edge on features in my opinion, and is another segment on safety.

Here's a list I made in the morning:
Syros HTK+ features that are missing in the Kylaq:
- Front parking sensors
- Panoramic sunroof
- Rear reclining seats
- A good quality rear view camera with dynamic guidelines

Kylaq Signature plus features missing in the Syros HTK +
- LED headlamps
- Climate control air conditioning
- Air Care purification
- Tilt and Telescopic steering adjustment
- EDL

From this list then, I was most keen on the LED headlamps and the climate control. From the Syros, I would have liked all the features i've listed except the sunroof, but I felt that for our use case, the odds were in favour of the Kylaq.

So. The wait begins! a shout out as well to our very lovely salesperson Arjun at Aryaveer Skoda, EOK, Delhi. Very accommodative, prompt, and responsive.

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