Skoda is set to give the Slavia a mid-lifecycle update on August 18, over four years after the sedan first went on sale in February 2022. It will be the second Skoda model to receive a major update this year, following the Kushaq facelift. From the likely pricing and engine options to the new features it could pack, here’s everything we expect from the updated Skoda Slavia.
What new features will the Skoda Slavia facelift add?
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Several features that were introduced with the 2026 Kushaq, such as a rear-seat massaging function and sequential turn indicators, could make their way to the Slavia. The current 10.1-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch driver’s display are likely to be replaced with larger units featuring new graphics and features. A 360-degree camera upgrade over the current rear-only unit can also be expected. As with the Kushaq, Skoda could offer a variable-displacement compressor instead of the fixed-displacement unit to improve AC performance.
What cosmetic updates are likely with the Skoda Slavia facelift?
Being a facelift, one can expect design tweaks to the illumination bits, including the headlights, tail-lights, front grille and alloy wheels. Kushaq-like segmented LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) integrated into the front grille are anticipated, and new colours could also be introduced. On the inside, the overall layout is unlikely to change with the mid-lifecycle update.
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How many engine options will the Skoda Slavia facelift offer?
Both the 115hp 1.0 TSI and the 150hp 1.5 TSI turbo-petrol engine options are expected to be carried over. Like the current car, the facelift may continue to offer a 6-speed manual gearbox with the smaller engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic unit with the larger, more powerful motor. However, the 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission option offered with the Slavia 1.0 TSI will be upgraded with an 8-speed unit, something that we have exclusively reported before.
What is the Skoda Slavia facelift’s expected price?
Considering the mid-lifecycle update, a slight price increase across trims is likely. For reference, the current Slavia starts at Rs 10 lakh and goes up to Rs 18.19 lakh, ex-showroom. The Skoda Slavia goes directly against the Volkswagen Virtus (Rs 10.70 lakh-19.20 lakh), Honda City (Rs 12 lakh-21.44 lakh) and Hyundai Verna (Rs 10.99 lakh-18.26 lakh), the last two of which received facelifts earlier this year.
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