Skoda Slavia User Reviews

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Pick the Toyota Innova HyCross hybrid. With four adults, a baby and a puppy, it is the one that effortlessly takes people, pram, diaper bag and a dog together, and still feels easy to drive in the city. Your 60 km daily run suits its strong hybrid well - expect real city mileage in the mid teens, so fuel costs drop sharply without any charging hassle, and long trips are a breeze.It also complements your Slavia 1.5 nicely. Keep the Slavia for the fun drives, let the HyCross do family duty with a quiet, smooth automatic and a big, usable boot. Fold the third row and you get a flat, huge space for a dog bed or crate plus luggage.

Toyota Innova HyCross

Skoda Slavia

Autocar India

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Get the Skoda Slavia 1.0 automatic. Its 6-speed auto is the smoothest in this price band, it has the best front seat space and headroom for tall drivers, and it’s genuinely nice to drive without feeling tired in the city.At 6'1", you will sit comfortably with a relaxed knee angle and good visibility, and the steering and pedal position suit long legs. The engine is quiet in traffic, but has enough pull for quick overtakes on the highway. Ride is absorbent, so bad patches will not beat you up, and the boot is huge for weekend trips. Expect roughly 12-14kpl in mixed use.The only catch is the lower automatic trims are simpler inside and you may have to stretch slightly on-road beyond Rs. 15 lakh depending on your city. If you can, go one trim up for better kit. Also in just about two to three months, Skoda will release an updated version so if you can wait, we would recommend you do so.

Skoda Slavia

Autocar India

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A petrol automatic Skoda Slavia 1.0 AT in Pune at Rs. 16.09 lakh on-road sure is an interesting proposition. The price is about Rs. 1.1 lakh off the quoted Rs. 17.19 lakh, roughly 6 percent, which is a strong discount on this car right now.It fits well if you want an easy, smooth daily drive and lower running costs than the bigger engine. Skoda deals on the 1.0 vary month to month, so getting more than Rs. 1 lakh off on-road is good unless it is older stock. Ask for the VIN and build month. If it is very recent, the price is fair. If it is older, push for a bit more or ask for useful add-ons like dealer-matched insurance, basic accessories, and an extended warranty or service pack included.While there is no official date for the facelift, we expect it to come later this year. When it does come, expect a higher price and fewer early discounts. If the Kushaq facelift is anything to go by, the updated Slavia will sport tweaked styling and a few additional features. However, the biggest upgrades will be the new 8-speed automatic gearbox and the stronger AC. The new gearbox aids performance while the latter addresses one of the big weaknesses of the current version. The ongoing heat wave suggests that Slavia, with the stronger AC, might just be worth holding out for.

Skoda Slavia

Autocar India

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Mostly city use with short highway runs and a ₹15-16 lakh on-road cap in Delhi, in this brief the Honda Elevate VX automatic is the safer long-term pick. It suits daily Delhi driving better because the higher seat and ground clearance make bad roads, tall speed breakers and waterlogging less stressful. Honda’s wide service network in NCR and the simple, proven petrol with a smooth automatic also point to easier, lower-hassle ownership over many years.The Slavia 1.0TSI automatic is the one to choose only if you care more about how it drives on the open road. It feels quicker when you press the accelerator, the ride is more confident at speed and being a sedan, handling is more engaging than the Elevate. But it sits lower and Skoda’s network is smaller.Two trade-offs with the Elevate VX: the cabin feels simpler than the Slavia’s, and highway overtakes need a firm press, especially with a full load.Overall, for your city-heavy routine and long-term peace of mind, go with the Elevate VX automatic.

Honda Elevate

Skoda Slavia

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For light weekday use, occasional highway trips, and a slightly fun driving experience, the Volkswagen Virtus 1.0 turbo-petrol manual suits your requirements better. It feels quick without needing to rev hard, so gaps in traffic and hill climbs are easy. The steering is light in the city, yet the car stays steady on open roads, and the big boot makes weekend runs simple. The manual is also enjoyable to use if you like being involved while driving.About the Honda City’s tyre noise: it does let in more tyre and road noise than you might expect on rough or concrete roads, but it is rarely a deal-breaker. It also varies a lot with tyre brand and pressure. Switching to a quieter set of tyres later usually helps.Two trade-offs with the Virtus: the rear seat is not as wide as the Honda City’s, and it won’t be as fuel-efficient. A close alternative with a similar driving feel is the Skoda Slavia. If you love the City’s smooth engine and spacious cabin, then that is still the one to get. Just keep in mind that a facelift is expected soon, so either wait for that or negotiate a good discount on the current stock.

Volkswagen Virtus

Skoda Slavia

Honda City