Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI launched in India at Rs 10.69 lakh

 

The automobile market has been obsessed with SUVs for the longest time throwing sedans in the backburner. With the all-new Slavia, it looks like Skoda is trying to make sedans great again. The Skoda Slavia sedan is launched at a starting price of Rs. 10.69 lakh for the base variant called Active. The price tag goes all the up to Rs. 15.39 lakh for the fully-loaded Style variant. It is to be noted that these prices are only for the 1.0 TSI powered versions only as the more powerful 1.5 TSI version will be announced on March 3. As per the brand, they have begun deliveries for the Slavia 1.0 TSI from today.

Skoda Slavia: Design

The Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI is offered in three variants – Active, Ambition and Style. The all-new sedan follows the typical design language of all Skodas that are simply clean crisp lines with splashes of chrome here and there for some zing. The higher-end variants feature LED lighting both at the front and at the back.

The Slavia’s cabin is quite similar to what is offered with its sibling, the Skoda Kushaq. However, it gets circular air-con vents up front and a bronze thick line running the length of the dashboard to give it a little distinction.

Skoda Slavia: Features

The Skoda Slavia gets ventilated seats, a sunroof, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected car tech, a digital instrument cluster among other features. In terms of safety, the sedan gets two airbag as standard, ESC, tyre pressure monitor, and an electronic differential system (EDS).

Higher variants get six airbags, hill-hold assist, cruise control and automatic headlamps and wipers.

Skoda Slavia: Powertrain options

The Skoda Slavia is offered with two engine options -  a 1.0-litre TSI churning 113bhp and 178Nm of peak torque as well as a more powerful 1.5 TSI producing 148bhp and 250Nm of torque. Both engines are available with a manual and an automatic transmission option. While the smaller engine gets a torque converter, the larger one gets a DSG.

Skoda Slavia: Price

The Skoda Slavia price starts at Rs. 10.69 lakh for the Active variant, Rs. 12.39 lakh for the Ambition variant and Rs. 13.59 lakh for the Ambition AT trim, all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi.

Skoda Slavia: Rivals

The Skoda Slavia will pose a threat to the Hyundai Verna, the Honda City and the Volkswagen Virtus when it is offered in the Indian market.