Here’s a summary of recent price cuts on Skoda SUVs — Kylaq, Kushaq, and Kodiaq — driven by India’s new GST reforms, with the reductions taking effect from September 22, 2025.
What’s Happening
- India changed the GST (Goods and Services Tax) structure for cars, lowering certain slabs and reducing or removing some cesses. Skoda Auto India is passing on these savings fully to customers.
- Before the official date (22 September), Skoda is also offering limited-period equivalent benefits for immediate deliveries (in some models) up to 21 September.
How Much the Price Cuts Are
Here are the model-wise slashes:
| Model | Approx Maximum Price Cut (Ex-Showroom) |
|---|---|
| Kodiaq (flagship large SUV) | ~ ₹ 3,28,267 |
| Kylaq (compact / entry-SUV) | ~ ₹ 1,19,295 |
| Kushaq | ~ ₹ 65,828 |
| Slavia (though not an SUV, a sedan in Skoda’s range) | ~ ₹ 63,207 |
So the largest cut is on the Kodiaq — over ₹ 3.28 lakh — followed by much more modest but still useful reductions on the other three.
What Influenced the Differing Reductions
- The GST cut percentages vary depending on the vehicle’s classification — e.g., size (length), engine displacement, whether it’s taxed under a higher cess or larger SUV category.
- For example, large SUVs (like Kodiaq) had been under a higher combined GST + cess slab; with reforms, they move to a somewhat lower effective tax, giving bigger absolute savings. Smaller/compact cars or sub-4-metre cars get lower percentage changes, hence smaller monetary benefits.
Prices After the Cut
To give a ballpark after the revision:
- Kodiaq: Ex-showroom base price remains in the high ₹ 40-lakhs range (~₹ 46.89-49.24 lakh depending on variant). After the cut, some variants will cost ~ ₹ 3.28 lakh less.
- Kylaq: Prices for this compact SUV drop from previous ex-showroom pricing; top variants lose
₹ 1.19 lakh. Base variants see a smaller absolute drop (₹ 70,000).
What Buyers Should Know
- If you buy before 22 September 2025, you might still get similar benefits for some models (especially Kushaq, Slavia, and Kodiaq) under limited-time offers.
- Prices will vary by city (due to local taxes, registration, and dealer overheads). The quoted savings are ex-showroom estimates.
- These cuts make the “premium” Skoda models more competitive vs rival SUVs, especially in terms of cost of ownership.