Price announcement for the Slavia will take place next month; some dealerships already have display vehicles.
Skoda India begun series production of the Slavia last month. Some dealerships have already received display vehicles and test drives are set to begin by late February, according to dealer sources. Deliveries of the Skoda Slavia will start by mid-March.
- Slavia gets three trim level options
- Will be powered by 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines
- Deliveries to start by mid-March
Skoda Slavia: variants and features
The Slavia will be made available in three trims – Active, Ambition and Style. Some of the standout features on the top-spec trim include a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ventilated seats and an electric sunroof. Safety features include six airbags, ESC, an electronic differential system (EDS), hill-hold control (optional) and a rear parking camera.
The Slavia will be the widest model in the midsize sedan segment and it will also have the longest wheelbase. This should ideally translate to good shoulder and leg room on the inside.
Skoda Slavia: engine and gearbox options
Under the hood, the Slavia will come with two turbo-petrol engines options. The first is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit that produces 115hp and 175Nm of peak torque. There’s also a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 150hp and 250Nm of peak torque.
A 6-speed manual gearbox will be offered with both engines. Automatic gearbox options include a 6-speed torque converter for the 1.0-litre engine and a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) for the 1.5-litre engine.
Skoda Slavia: price expectation and rivals
The Slavia is based on the localised MQB-A0-IN platform, which it also shares with the Kushaq, and as such, the pricing should be competitive. It’s expected to range between Rs 10 lakh-16 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon launch, the Slavia will rival the likes of the Honda City, Hyundai Verna and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.
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