Skoda has finally launched the much-awaited Skoda Slavia sedan in India and prices for the Skoda Slavia sedan starts from Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom, India). However, Skoda is yet to launch the Skoda Slavia equipped with the more powerful 1.5-litre TSI engine.
The more powerful Skoda Slavia with the 1.5-TSI engine will be launched on 3rd March 2022 as revealed by Zac Hollis (Director, Sales and Marketing for Skoda Auto India) via Twitter.
Earlier, a leaked document revealed the prices for the base variant of Skoda Slavia started from Rs 10.80 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The new official pricing further undercuts the leaked pricing across all variants.
Prices
- Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI MT Active: 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom, India)
- Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI MT Ambition: 12.39 lakh (ex-showroom, India)
- Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI MT Style (Without Sunroof): 13.59 lakh (ex-showroom, India)
- Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI MT Style (With Sunroof): 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India)
- Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI AT Ambition: 13.59 lakh (ex-showroom, India)
- Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI AT Style (With Sunroof): 15.39 lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Design
The design of the Skoda Slavia is quintessentially Skoda with strong links to other new Skoda cars such as the Skoda Octavia and Skoda Superb.
Despite the European design language and the understated looks, the Skoda Slavia comes with enough chrome elements all around to keep Indian consumers happy.
On the inside, the Skoda Slavia has a strong resemblance to the Skoda Kushaq SUV that was launched last year. Moreover, the Skoda Slavia also comes with a digital instrument console, Moreover, the interior looks very premium with its layered dashboard and free-standing touchscreen infotainment system.
Space & Dimension
The new Skoda Slavia is a much bigger sedan than the Skoda Rapid that it replaces, thanks to its versatile MQB-A0 IN platform, which is the same platform that underpins the Skoda Kushaq SUV.
Moreover, the Skoda Slavia sedan is 4,541mm long, 1,752mm wide and 1,487mm tall. Also, the Czech sedan has the longest wheelbase in its class at 2,651mm. Moreover, thanks to its large dimension, the boot space of the Skoda Slavia is one of the largest at 521-litres.
Engine & Gearbox
Skoda Slavia and the Skoda Kushaq SUV use an identical platform, the upcoming Skoda Slavia also uses the same powertrain options as the Skoda Kushaq.
The Skoda Slavia with the 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine produces 113bhp of peak power and 175Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
However, the automatic transmission is only available in mid-spec ‘Ambition’ trim and the top-spec ‘Style’ trim level with sunroof.
Apart from this, the Skoda Slavia will also come with a larger 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine with 150bhp of peak power and 250Nm of peak torque. However, the automatic transmission mated to this engine is a more sophisticated 7-speed DSG unit.
Features & Safety
The new Skoda Slavia mimics the feature list of the previously launched Skoda Kushaq SUV and Volkswagen Taigun SUV with the inclusion of features such as a large 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with connected car tech, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
Apart from these, the Skoda Slavia also comes equipped with features such as an automatic climate control system, ventilated front seats, leatherette upholstery, an electric sunroof, a wireless charger, rear AC vents and many more.
In terms of safety, Skoda has not taken any cost-cutting measures and equips the sedan with plenty of safety features such as 6 airbags, ESC, an electronic differential system (EDS), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and many more.
Thoughts About The Skoda Slavia
The Skoda Slavia replaces the Skoda Rapid sedan in India and the first sedan to be built under the Volkswagen Group’s ‘India 2.0’ strategy. Moreover, the Skoda Slavia looks to be a very strong contender in its segment with an aggressive price tag, roomy interiors, long feature list and punchy yet efficient powertrain options.
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