The Škoda Kylaq has earned a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP, making it the highest-scoring sub-compact SUV in India. If safety is your top priority when choosing a compact SUV, the Kylaq sets a new benchmark in its segment.
At Gurudev Motors, your authorised Škoda dealer in Tamil Nadu, we believe every family deserves a safe car. Here’s everything you need to know about the Kylaq’s safety credentials.
Bharat NCAP Crash Test Results
The Škoda Kylaq was tested under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) and scored impressively:
- Adult Occupant Protection: 30.88 out of 32 points
- Child Occupant Protection: 45 out of 49 points
- Overall Rating: 5 Stars (highest possible)
These scores make the Kylaq the highest-scoring sub-compact SUV tested by Bharat NCAP, surpassing the Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV 3XO. See our detailed Kylaq vs Nexon vs Venue comparison for a full breakdown.
Standard Safety Features on Every Kylaq
Unlike many competitors that reserve key safety features for top variants, the Škoda Kylaq comes with 6 airbags as standard across all variants, including:
- 2 front airbags
- 2 side airbags
- 2 curtain airbags
Additional safety equipment includes:
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- ABS with EBD
- Traction Control
- Hill Hold Assist
- Brake Assist
- Rollover Protection
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Rear parking sensors
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Built on the MQB-A0-IN Platform
The Kylaq shares its MQB-A0-IN platform with the Škoda Kushaq and Slavia — both of which also hold 5-star Global NCAP ratings. In fact, every Škoda car sold in India carries a 5-star safety rating. This platform was developed specifically for India by the Volkswagen Group, with a strong emphasis on structural rigidity and crash safety.
The use of high-strength steel in critical areas of the body shell ensures the cabin remains intact during a collision, protecting all occupants.
How the Kylaq Compares on Safety
| Model | Safety Rating | Adult Score | Standard Airbags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Škoda Kylaq | 5-Star (Bharat NCAP) | 30.88/32 | 6 |
| Tata Nexon | 5-Star (Bharat NCAP) | 29.86/32 | 6 |
| Mahindra XUV 3XO | 5-Star (Bharat NCAP) | 29.54/32 | 6 |
| Hyundai Venue | Not yet tested | N/A | 6 |
| Kia Sonet | Not yet tested | N/A | 6 |
Test Drive the Kylaq at Gurudev Motors
Experience the safest compact SUV in India at any of our 5 showrooms across Tamil Nadu — in Chennai (Teynampet, Anna Nagar, Ambattur, Kattupakkam), Trichy, Vellore, and Thanjavur. Book a test drive today and feel the confidence of 5-star safety firsthand.
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