Highlights: –
- Skoda Slavia 1.0-litre TSI variants to launch on February 28.
- Prices of the 1.5-litre TSI variants will be announced on March 3.
- To be offered in three variants: Active, Ambition, and Style.
- Prices are likely to start from Rs 10.5 lakh onwards.
Czech automaker Skoda is all set to launch the Rapid’s successor model, the Slavia, on 28th February 2022. However, it is worth noting that the brand will only declare the prices of 1.0-liter variants on this day, while the asking rates for the 1.5-litre trims will be revealed on March 3. This is a good marketing strategy to keep the product in the headlines.
Interested customers can pre-book the mid-size sedan for a token amount of Rs 11,000, while its deliveries will begin soon after its launch. And since the Slavia started reaching dealerships, the test drives are likely to start in the coming weeks.
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Skoda Slavia: Variant, Colour Options and key features
The Slavia will come in three variants: Active, Ambition, and Style, and five colors: Brilliant Silver, Tornado Red, Crystal Blue, Candy White, and Carbon Steel.
Features onboard will include an all-LED illumination system, 16-inch alloy wheels, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, connected car tech, single-pane electric sunroof, an 8-inch digital driver’s display, automatic AC, ventilated front seats, rear AC vents, wireless charger, cruise control, automatic headlamps & wipers, front & rear armrests, etc.
Passengers’ safety will be provided by up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, hill assist control, rear parking sensors with camera, tire pressure monitoring system, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Skoda Slavia: Engine Specifications
As mentioned above, Skoda will offer Slavia with a choice of two turbo-petrol engines: 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TSI, and 1.5-liter 4-cylinder TSI with Active Cylinder Technology. Here’s a look at their specifications: –
| Slavia 1.0 TSI | Slavia 1.5 TSI | |
| Max Power | 115PS | 150PS |
| Max Torque | 178Nm | 250Nm |
| Transmission Option | 6-speed manual / 6-speed torque converter automatic | 6-speed manual / 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch) |
| Variant Availability | Active, Ambition, Style | Style |
Expected Price and Competition
We reckon Skoda to price the Slavia between Rs 10.5 lakh to Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it against the Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, and the upcoming Toyota Belta and its sibling rival, Volkswagen Virtus.