Skoda has launched the Slavia facelift at Rs 10 lakh. This is the first mid-lifecycle update for the midsize sedan since its introduction in 2022. Changes include a refreshed exterior, mild revisions to the interior, feature additions and a new gearbox option. The Slavia facelift takes on the likes of the Volkswagen Virtus, Honda City and Hyundai Verna.
- Gets a new 8-speed AT for the 1.0-litre TSI engine
- Larger screens and 360-degree camera now part of the feature list
- Variable geometry compressor for improved AC performance
- Exterior gets all-LED lighting, sportier bumpers and new colour options
Skoda Slavia facelift full price list
1.0 TSI MT | 1.0 TSI AT | 1.5 TSI AT | |
Classic | 10.00 | - | - |
Classic+ | 10.99 | 12.49 | - |
Signature | 13.94 | 14.94 | - |
Sportline | 14.34 | 15.34 | - |
Prestige | 15.89 | 16.89 | 18.59 |
Monte Carlo | - | 17.29 | 18.84 |
The Slavia facelift has the same starting price of Rs 10 lakh as its predecessor but costs Rs 64,000 more at the top end.
Skoda Slavia facelift exterior updates
While the Slavia facelift retains the outgoing model’s overall silhouette, subtle updates give it a sharper look. The front gets updated detailing for the LED headlamps with segmented daytime running lamps (DRLs), a segmented chrome strip on the grille, new LED fog-lamp units and a sportier bumper with a revised air dam. In profile, it gets a new design for the 16-inch alloy wheels, sharp body lines across the sides and a chrome-tipped window line. Revised LED tail-lamps with sequential turn indicators, updated Skoda branding and a restyled bumper make up the changes at the rear. New colours for the Slavia facelift include Arctic Silver and Cappuccino Beige. Monte Carlo versions come with blacked-out exterior elements, badges and alloy wheels, red accents on the grille, special ‘Monte Carlo’ badges and dual-tone colour options.
Skoda Slavia facelift dimensions
Skoda Slavia facelift dimensions | |
Length (mm) | 4,552 |
Width (mm) | 1,752 |
Height (mm) | 1,507 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,651 |
Ground clearance (mm) | 179 |
Boot space (litres) | 521 |
Skoda Slavia facelift interior updates
Inside, the Slavia facelift looks largely the same, with the standard trims retaining the beige-and-black theme. However, the copper inserts have been replaced with silver-beige ones, and the seats, finished in leatherette upholstery, are now monotone instead of dual-tone.
Meanwhile, Monte Carlo variants get an all-black theme with red inserts, exclusive red graphics across the screens and black leatherette seats with contrasting red stitching. The two-spoke steering wheel, recessed space on the dashboard, circular air vents and touch-based HVAC controls, among others, have been carried over.
Skoda Slavia facelift features
Skoda has bolstered the Slavia’s equipment list, adding a slightly larger 10.1-inch infotainment system with Google AI assistant, a new 10.25-inch digital driver’s display with configurable screens, segment-only rear-seat massage function and a 360-degree camera. A new variable-geometry compressor brings a much-needed improvement to the AC performance. Other niceties such as a single-pane sunroof, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, powered and ventilated front seats and an 8-speaker audio system have been retained. However, unlike some of its rivals, it does not offer advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Skoda Slavia facelift powertrain options
The Slavia facelift retains its 115hp, 178Nm, 1.0-litre and 150hp, 250Nm, 1.5-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine options. While the 6-speed manual gearbox option for the smaller mill and the 7-speed DCT for the 1.5-litre engine remain unchanged, the automatic variants with the 1.0-litre engine now feature a new 8-speed torque-converter gearbox instead of a 6-speed unit. We’ve had the opportunity to review the Skoda Slavia facelift ahead of its launch, so you can read more about it here.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.