Which variant of the 2026 Skoda Slavia should you buy?

Skoda has given a major facelift to the Slavia mid-size sedan for 2026. It gets a range of updates, including a new automatic gearbox, sharper styling, updated interior trim, and much-needed feature additions. Here, we explain its trim lineup, powertrain choices, colour options, variant-wise features, and our recommendations for the best variant to go for.

2026 Skoda Slavia price and powertrains 

Prices for the Slavia range between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 18.84 lakh. The Skoda sedan is offered in 12 variants across six trims, namely Classic, Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige, and Monte Carlo. The smaller 1.0-litre TSI is available from the base Classic trim onward, whereas automatic options are available from the trim above it. The more powerful 1.5-litre TSI is limited to the top-end Prestige and Monte Carlo trims.

Powering the Skoda Slavia is a pair of direct-injection turbo-petrol engines. There’s a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder mill that produces 115hp and 178Nm and is paired to a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission. Top-end trims also offer a larger 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder mill, developing 150hp and 250Nm, with transmission duties handled by a 7-speed DCT. Additionally, this engine also gets cylinder deactivation tech that enables the engine to operate on 2 cylinders depending on the load to improve fuel efficiency. Claimed mileage figures for the 1.0-litre manual and automatic versions are 19.76kpl and 19.50kpl, respectively, while it's 18.79kpl for the 1.5-litre mill. 

2026 Skoda Slavia exterior and interior colours 

The standard Skoda Slavia is available in nine colours to choose from, namely Arctic Silver, Cappuccino Beige, Shimla Green, Steel Grey, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Lava Blue, Cherry Red, and Deep Black. Monte Carlo versions come with dual-tone choices with a black roof for select paint options. Below is a list of the colours on offer depending on the chosen trim.

Inside, the standard Slavia gets a beige and black theme with silver beige inserts. Sportline and Monte Carlo versions come with an all-black interior, wherein the latter takes it one step further with red accents and stitching.

2026 Skoda Slavia variant-wise feature list

Classic 

Engine option: 1.0 TSI MT

Price: Rs 10 lakh 

• 7-inch infotainment system 
• Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 4-speakers 
• USB Type-A port
• Automatic climate control
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• 6 airbags 
• ESC
• Electronic differential lock system
• Traction control system
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• ISOFIX mounts 
• Rear defogger 
• Rear parking sensors
• Manual day/night IRVM
• 15-inch steel wheels with covers 
• Halogen headlamps 
• LED turn indicators on ORVM
• LED tail-lamps with halogen indicator
• Fabric seat upholstery 
• Fabric front centre armrest and door pads
• Analogue dials with 3.5-inch MID
• Height-adjustable rear headrests 
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• All power windows 
• Power-adjustable ORVMs
• Auto engine start/stop function
• Steering-mounted controls

Classic+

Engine option: 1.0 TSI MT/AT 

Price: Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 12.49 lakh

Features over Classic 

• Single-pane sunroof
• Cruise control
• Hill hold control (AT only)
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• 16-inch alloy wheels 
• All LED headlamps
• LED fog lamps
• All LED tail-lamps
• Sequential rear turn indicators
• Leatherette steering wheel and gear knob (AT only)
• Paddle shifters (AT only)

Signature

Engine option: 1.0 TSI MT/AT 

Price: Rs 13.94 lakh to Rs 14.94 lakh 

Features over Classic+

• 8-inch digital driver’s display
• 10.1-inch infotainment system 
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Google AI assistant
• 8-speaker sound system
• Wireless smartphone charger
• 4x USBType-C ports
• Hill hold control 
• Automatic headlamps
• Ambient lighting
• Follow-me-home headlamps
• Shark fin antenna
• Leatherette steering wheel and gear knob
• Rear AC vents
• Sliding front centre armrest
• Rear centre armrest
• One-touch up/down driver window
• Rear view camera
• Keyless entry 
• Push-button start 
• 60:40 split folding rear seats
• Power folding ORVMs
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Cooled glovebox 
• Front seatback pockets

Sportline

Engine option: 1.0 TSI MT/AT 

Price: Rs 14.34 lakh to Rs 15.34 lakh 

Features over Signature

• 360-degree camera
• 16-inch black alloy wheels
• Sportline badging on tailgate
• Gloss black exterior elements
• Bootlip spoiler
• Aluminium pedals

Prestige 

Engine option: 1.0 TSI MT/AT, 1.5 TSI AT

Price: Rs 15.89 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh 

Features over Sportline 

• 10.25-inch digital driver’s display 
• Powered and ventilated front seats
• Rear seat massage function
• 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
• Footwell illumination
• Leatherette seat upholstery
• Leatherette front centre armrest and door pads

Monte Carlo

Engine option: 1.0 TSI AT, 1.5 TSI AT

Price: Rs 17.29 lakh to Rs 18.84 lakh 

Features over Prestige

• 16-inch black alloy wheels
• Red ambient lighting 
• Red accents on grille
• Red brake calipers
• Black exterior design elements
• Black leatherette seats with contrast red stitching
• Aluminium pedals

Which variant of the 2026 Skoda Slavia should you buy?

For most buyers, the Signature trim is the one we'd recommend. As a mid-level trim, it comes with a well-equipped feature list for its asking price, and its automatic version is a good pick for under Rs 15 lakh. Those looking for all the bells and whistles can upgrade to the top-of-the-line Prestige trim. This trim also offers the more powerful 1.5-litre TSI engine for those looking for added performance.