The Skoda Slavia, which carries forward the legacy of the Rapid, has finally entered a new chapter with the introduction of its mid-life facelift update. It brings a refreshed design, new features, and a more sophisticated automatic transmission. Interested customers can now pre-book the sedan.
2026 Skoda Slavia Facelift – What’s New?
Exterior
- Skoda has made subtle design enhancements to its exterior to make it look more upmarket and premium.
- To start with, the 2026 Slavia receives a new & more commanding butterfly grille, flanked by LED headlamps, which are slimmer and sharper now, and the LED DRLs are connected by a chrome stripe running through the grille. A similar design element was recently seen in the Kushaq facelift as well.
- The front bumper looks cleaner, featuring redesigned fog lamp housings and air intakes.
- The silhouette of the 2026 Skoda Slavia remains the same as the outgoing model, but the newly designed 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels provide it with a fresher appearance.
- Unlike the front, the rear remains largely unchanged, featuring the same C-shaped LED tail lamps with new lighting elements connected by a new black applique in a carbon fibre-like finish, with the “SKODA” wordmark giving the car a more contemporary look.
Monte-Carlo Exclusivity
- Similar to the Skoda Kushaq, the Monte Carlo Edition is likely to become a part of the standard variant lineup.
- Compared to the other variants, it features a few standout styling elements such as an all-black grille with red inserts, blacked-out roof & side mirrors, red accents on the brake callipers, and signature badging, adding to its exclusivity.
Interior and Features
- Inside, the 2026 Skoda Slavia looks pleasant, thanks to the dual-tone black and beige theme that gives it a premium and airy feel. However, if you’re found of a darker theme, you still have the option for that in the Monte Carlo variant.
- The dashboard layout remains unchanged; however, the overall finish is expected to be improved.
- Regarding features, the facelifted Slavia gets a new user interface for the infotainment system with Google cloud-powered AI assistant features.
- It also gets a larger 10.3-inch digital driver’s display, 360-degree camera setup, and a rear seat massage function for added convenience.
New Automatic Gearbox Option
- The 2026 Skoda Slavia facelift retains the same engine options as the outgoing model, comprising a 1-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged petrol (115PS/178Nm) and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol (150PS/250Nm) unit with Active Cylinder Technology (ACT).
- While the latter comes paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the 1-litre mill now receives a new 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission, replacing the earlier 6-speed unit for smoother shifts, improved driving comfort and better fuel economy. Besides, it retains the 6-speed manual gearbox.
| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol engine | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Max Power | 115 PS | 150 PS |
| Peak Torque | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual and 8-speed torque converter automatic (new) | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Competition Check
In the mid-size sedan segment, the Skoda Slavia is pitted against the Hyundai Verna (Rs 10.99 – 18.41 lakh), Honda City (Rs 12 – 21.36 lakh) and Volkswagen Virtus (Rs 10.50 – 19.20 lakh).
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