Skoda Slavia: Which Variant Offers The Most Value?

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Nikhil Ramchandani

Skoda Slavia: Value for money variant

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Skoda Auto has recently launched Slavia as the brand’s second highly localized model under its ‘INDIA 2.0″ business strategy. Priced between Rs 10.69 lakh to Rs 17.79 lakh (ex-showroom), the mid-size sedan is available in three variants: Active, Ambition, and Style. Yes, the asking prices are relatively on the higher side. But it has its own USPs, which could help the Czech automaker make an impact on the moribund sedan segment.

Skoda Slavia Engine Specifications and Mileage

Engine	1.0-litre turbo-petrol	1.5-litre turbo-petrol with ACT*
Max Power	115PS	150PS
Peak Torque	178Nm	250Nm
Gearbox	6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT	6-speed MT/ 7-speed DSG
Claimed Mileage	19.47kmpl/ 18.07kmpl	18.72kmpl/ 18.41kmpl

Skoda Slavia engine specifications and mileage, *Active Cylinder Technology

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Skoda Slavia Dimensions

Length	4541mm
Width	1752mm
Height	1487mm
Wheelbase	2651mm
Boot space	521 liters

Skoda Slavia All Colour Options

Skoda has offered the Slavia in five body shades: –

Crystal Blue
Tornado Red
Carbon Steel
Brilliant Silver
Candy White

Skoda Slavia: Variant-wise Features and Prices

1. Skoda Slavia Active

Powertrain	Price
1.0L TSI with 6-speed MT	Rs 10.7 lakh

Key Features: –

Exterior: – Chrome surround for grille, halogen headlamps with LED daytime running lamps, 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, body coloured door handles, LED tail-lamps.
Interior: – Grained and piano black interior theme, black fabric upholstery, LED reading lamps, analogue instrument cluster with a multi-info display.
Comfort & Convenience: – Height adjustable driver’s seat, manual AC, electronically adjustable ORVMs, keyless entry, all four power windows, steering mounted controls, tilt & telescopic adjustment function for the steering wheel, and 12v front power port.
Infotainment/Entertainment – 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, 4-speakers.
Safety: – Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system, rear parking sensors, rear defogger, traction control, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Verdict: Being an entry-level variant, the Skoda Slavia Active covers almost everything that a typical customer desires. One must consider this if on a tight budget. Otherwise skip to the Skoda Slavia Ambition variant.

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2. Skoda Slavia Ambition

Powertrain	Price	Premium Over Active Trim
1.0L TSI with 6-speed MT	Rs 12.4 lakh	Rs 1.7 lakh
1.0L TSI with 6-speed AT	Rs 13.6 lakh	–

Key Features (over Active variant): –

Exterior: – 16-inch alloy wheels (single tone), split LED tail lamps, fog lamps, chrome door handles, and shark fin antenna.
Interior: – Ambient lighting, and chrome details around the cabin, upgraded instrument cluster with 3.5-inch TFT MID.

Comfort & Convenience: – 60:40 split-folding rear seat, front centre armrest with storage, rear centre armrest with cup holders, cruise control, power-folding ORVMs, automatic AC, rear AC vents, 4 USB-C power sockets, one-touch auto up/down for driver’s side window, cooled glove box, push-button engine start/stop, paddle shifters (AT only).
Infotainment/Entertainment – 10-inch infotainment system, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-speaker sound system.
Safety: – Rear parking camera and hill hold assist.

Verdict: The added features over the previous trim make the mid-spec Skoda Slavia Ambition the most value-for-money variant in our opinion. Also, it is the base trim if you want to enjoy the two-pedal convenience.

3. Skoda Slavia Style

Variant	Price	Premium Over Ambition Trim
1.0L TSI with 6-speed MT (w/o sunroof)	Rs 13.6 lakh	Rs 1.2 lakh
1.0L TSI with 6-speed MT	Rs 14 lakh	Rs 1.6 lakh
1.0L TSI with 6-speed AT	Rs 15.39 lakh	Rs 1.8 lakh
1.5L TSI with 6-speed MT	Rs 16.19 lakh	–
1.5L TSI with 7-speed DSG	Rs 17.79 lakh	–

Key Features (over Ambition variant): –

Exterior: – LED headlamps, dual-tone alloy wheels, chrome garnish on window lines.
Interior: – Glazed dashboard with piano black inserts, 8.0-inch digital driver’s display*, single-pane sunroof*, leatherette upholstery.

Skoda Slavia interior

Comfort & Convenience: – Rain-sensing wipers*, auto headlamps*, ventilated front seats, height-adjustable co-driver’s seat, wireless smartphone charging.
Infotainment/Entertainment – Subwoofers* and connected car technology.
Safety: – Side and curtain airbags, auto-dimming IRVM.

*Only with the sunroof-equipped model.

Verdict: Since the price difference between the sunroof and non-sunroof variants is just Rs 40,000 (considering MT variants), we recommend you to skip it. For this small premium, you get all the stared(*) features extra.

Buyers who want to enjoy Slavia to the fullest should consider this trim. However, the prices of the 1.5-liter variants are indeed quite high. It would have been better if Skoda had offered a few extra features like a power-adjustable driver’s seat, front parking sensors, 360-degree camera, and remote vehicle functionalities for engine start & cabin pre-cooling.