Skoda Kylaq Pune to Prague drive covers Central Asia and Europe

The Skoda Kylaq SUV has completed the second leg of its epic Pune to Prague road expedition, driving through the diverse terrains of Central Asia and Europe. This endurance run puts the vehicle through rigorous long-distance driving conditions across multiple countries before reaching its final destination.

Driving through Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

The journey took the cherry-red Skoda Kylaq from the alpine mountains of Kyrgyzstan through the ancient Silk Route towns like Osh and Bishkek. After traversing high-altitude roads and winding through Uzbekistan cities like Fergana, Tashkent, and Samarkand, the SUV handled varied highway conditions and city traffic without missing a beat.

Crossing the Great Steppe of Kazakhstan

• Faced arrow-straight highways across vast, desolate stretches of land
• Tested wheel alignment and highway stability near the Baikonur Cosmodrome
• Encountered herds of double-humped Bactrian camels along the route
• Maintained steady performance through changing weather and terrain

Reaching Georgia and Turkiye

The route then entered the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, navigating the chaotic traffic of Tbilisi and the coastal roads of Batumi near the Black Sea. Moving into Turkiye, the compact SUV drove past Erzurum, witnessed the hot-air balloons of Cappadocia, and navigated the heavy traffic of Istanbul before crossing the Bosphorus Bridge into Europe.

Final stretch towards Prague

After clearing border documentation in Bulgaria, the vehicle passed through Romania, Hungary, and Slovakia on its final days of the drive. With 1,067 owner ratings averaging 4.7/5 in the domestic market, the SUV relies on its 999 CC petrol engine making 114 bhp and 178 nm of torque, paired with manual and torque converter transmissions across variants like Classic, Signature, and Prestige.

What are your thoughts on taking a sub-compact SUV like the Skoda Kylaq on such an extreme intercontinental road trip?