All-New Skoda Slavia Sedan Revealed Officially; Bookings Open Now

Skoda Auto India has finally taken the wraps off the all-new Slavia. Following the Kushaq SUV, it will be the Czech automaker's second offering under the INDIA 2.0 business plan. Bookings for the Slavia have also been started for a token amount of Rs 11,000 ahead of its launch in the first quarter of 2022: – 

Skoda Slavia – Design & Dimensions

The Skoda Slavia will be based on the highly-localized MQB A0 IN platform (95% of localization), which also underpins the Kushaq. Design-wise, the new Slavia looks quite elegant, featuring a more streamlined outline with a familiar butterfly front grille upfront with chrome slats, flanked by sleek LED headlamps that get crystalline detailing. The sharply styled front bumper along with a muscular bulge on the hood gives the sedan a vibrant demeanor.

From the side, one can notice its sloping roofline that smoothly merges into the boot lid. Then there are the flashy 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels that complement its overall Octavia-like stance. At the rear, the sedan features split C-shaped LED tail lamps and a ‘SKODA’ inscription over the boot lid. Overall, the Skoda Slavia looks quite premium and will surely remind you of the Octavia and Superb.  

Now, here's a look at its dimensions in comparison to its potential rivals: – 

Dimensions	Skoda Slavia	Honda City	Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
Length	4541mm	4549mm	4490mm
Width	1752mm	1748mm	1730mm
Height	1487mm	1489mm	1485mm
Wheelbase	2651mm	2600mm	2650mm
Boot Space	521 litres	506 litres	510 litres

 

Skoda Slavia – Cabin & Features

The Slavia's interior is pretty identical to the global-spec Skoda Fabia, featuring a clean and minimalistic cabin design. It has a layered dashboard, finished in a black-beige theme adding to the premium appearance of the car. But what's most fascinating is the use of an orange strip running across the dashboard. It also gets a two-spoke steering wheel and rectangular air-con vents with a wide floating touchscreen infotainment system (probably of 10-inch) in the center. It will also be the first model in its segment to feature an 8-inch fully digital driver’s display.

Other creature comforts of the mid-size sedan will include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, a single-pane sunroof, cruise control, rain & headlight sensors, etc.

Passenger safety will be taken care of by up to 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, tire pressure monitoring system, traction control, ESC (electronic stability control) (standard), hills hold control, a rear parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX seat anchorages. 

Skoda Slavia – Engine and Gearbox Options

Under the hood, the Slavia will employ the Kushaq’s 115PS 1.0-litre and 150PS 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines. The latter makes it segment's most powering sedan that also features a first-in-segment cylinder deactivation tech for optimum fuel economy. Transmission options will include a standard 6-speed manual, an optional 6-speed automatic with the 1.0-liter, and 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch automatic) with the 1.5-litre. 

Skoda Slavia – Variants

The Slavia will be offered in three variants – Active, Ambition, and Style.

Skoda Slavia – Colour Options

 

Skoda will offer the Slavia in five colour options: Candy White, Brilliant Silver, Carbon Steel, Tornado Red, and Crystal Blue. 

Skoda Slavia – Expected Price and Rivals

Expect Skoda to price the Slavia between Rs 10.5 lakh to Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, Honda City, and the successor model of the Volkswagen Vento.