Skoda recently launched the Slavia as the brand’s second model that’s based on the localised MQB-A0-IN platform. The Skoda Slavia is priced between Rs 10.69 lakh-17.79 lakh (ex-showroom, India), and is sure quite expensive for the dying midsize sedan segment. The Slavia, however, has many strengths, such as a stylish design, feature-packed interior and two great petrol engines, with which Skoda hopes it can revive the sedan segment.
The Slavia is available in three variants and four powertrain configurations. As far as waiting periods are concerned, most variants of the Slavia 1.0 can be delivered in around a month but the 1.5 top-spec variant will take around two months, depending on availability.
- Skoda Slavia available in Active, Ambition and Style variants
- More powerful 1.5 TSI engine reserved only for top-spec Style variant
- Top-spec Style variant available with and without sunroof
Skoda Slavia: variant break-up, engine details
Like its SUV sibling, the Kushaq, the Slavia is also available in Active, Ambition and Style variants. In all, there are eight different versions of the Slavia to choose from.
The midsize sedan is powered by either a 115hp, 175Nm, 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI engine or a 150hp, 250Nm, 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI unit. While both engines come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard, automatic gearbox options include a 6-speed torque converter for the 1.0 TSI and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic for the 1.5 TSI.
The 1.0 TSI with the manual gearbox is the only powertrain available on all three variants of the Slavia, while the 1.0 TSI with automatic gearbox is offered only on the higher Ambition and Style variants, although it’s not offered on the Style variant without the sunroof. As for the 1.5 TSI engine, in both manual and automatic gearbox, is only available on the top-spec Style variant.
Here is a break-up of all features and powertrains available on each variant of the Slavia:
Skoda Slavia Active (Rs 10.69 lakh)
Powertrain – 1.0 TSI MT
- Halogen headlights with LED daytime running lamps
- 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
- Body coloured door handles
- LED tail-lamps
- Manually foldable ORVMs
- Grained and piano black interior decor
- 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- 4-speaker sound system
- Steering mounted audio controls
- Analogue dials with a MID
- Manual air-conditioning
- All four power windows
- Electronically adjustable ORVMs
- Keyless entry
- Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel
- Black Fabric upholstery
- Rear defogger
- Dual airbags
- ABS with EBD
- ESC with traction control
- Multi-collision braking
- Rear parking sensors
- TPMS
Skoda Slavia Ambition (Rs 12.39 lakh-13.59 lakh)
Powertrains – 1.0 TSI MT, 1.0 TSI AT
- 16-inch single tone alloy wheels
- Front fog lamps
- Chrome door handles
- Split-LED tail-lamps
- Electrically foldable ORVMs
- Piano black dashboard with silver inserts
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Upgraded analogue dials with MID
- 8-speaker sound system
- Automatic climate control
- Rear AC vent
- Cruise control
- Ambient lighting
- Four USB-C power sockets
- Front centre armrest with storage
- Rear armrest with cupholders
- Driver’s window one-touch auto up/down
- Cooled glove box
- Push-button start
- Paddle shifters
- Rear parking camera
- Hill hold control
Skoda Slavia Style w/o sunroof (Rs 13.59 lakh)
Powertrain – 1.0 TSI MT
- LED headlights
- 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Chrome garnish on window line
- Glazed dashboard with piano black inserts
- Wireless phone charger
- Leatherette upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Connected car tech
- MySKODA connected car tech
- Height adjustable co-driver’s seat
- Automatic headlamps
- Auto-dimming IRVMs
- Side and curtain airbags
Skoda Slavia Style with sunroof (Rs 13.99 lakh-17.79 lakh)
Powertrains – 1.0 TSI MT, 1.0 TSI AT, 1.5 TSI MT, 1.5 TSI DCT
- 8.0-inch digital driver’s display
- Single-pane sunroof
- Rain sensing wipers
- Subwoofer
Skoda Slavia: competition check
Rivals for the new Skoda Slavia include the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, and the recently unveiled Volkswagen Virtus, which will go on sale in May this year.
If you are in the market for the Skoda Slavia, which variant and powertrain option are you likely to go for? Let us know in the comments below.
Rivan RS 
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Uday Singh
Suraj Viswanathan
