The brakes are pretty sharp and take a little getting used to at first. They bite into the road with an unrelenting grip.
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So I’ve been driving the Slavia for the last couple of days and the initial impressions are as follows:
- The car simply feels light. A little too light on some occasions. Almost like a go kart.
- At higher speeds under sudden acceleration it might make you feel slightly out of control. But it’s in that very sensation that the essence of its fun factor resides.
- The brakes are pretty sharp and take a little getting used to at first. They bite into the road with an unrelenting grip.
- The steering feels light to the touch, yet heavy with purpose. It is a decent harmonious blend of responsiveness and control.
- As you peer through the rear view mirror, your vision is constrained. The field of vision through the rear window is very tiny in my opinion.
- The front seat angle pushes your body into a peculiar posture. It is at a slight incline under your thighs that simply can’t be adjusted. I looked around but the incline isn’t adjustable. Could cause back pain over longer drives.
- And yes. The notorious issue of Slavia rattles is true. It’s a brand new car but with each pothole the car seems to voice its protest with a lot of squeaky sounds coming from all over.
- The sound system is pretty average but the infotainment screen is pretty neat.
- My current daily driver is a F30 3 series and that feels completely planted on the road even at higher speeds but this Slavia drives like a fun go kart. It is a completely new yet exciting feeling.
After driving it for 2 days, I barely care about the other little niggles here or there because I had an awfully fun time driving it.
This also serves as a gentle reminder that not every aspect of the car needs to be exceptional to contribute to your overall experience.
Keyword: A BMW 3-Series owner drives the Skoda Slavia: 9 honest observations