Skoda India has finally announced the prices of the Slavia facelift. Unveiled in August, the updated sedan now gets revised styling, more equipment and a new automatic gearbox. Prices start at Rs 9.99 lakh and go up to Rs 18.84 lakh, ex-showroom.
The Slavia facelift is the first major update for the sedan since it arrived in India in 2022. Skoda has retained the same two turbo-petrol engines, but there are several changes to the equipment and exterior.
Skoda Slavia facelift: Price
The updated sedan is available in Classic, Classic Plus, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo variants.
| Variant | 1.0 TSI MT | 1.0 TSI AT | 1.5 TSI DSG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | Rs 9.99 lakh | – | – |
| Classic Plus | Rs 10.99 lakh | Rs 12.49 lakh | – |
| Signature | Rs 13.94 lakh | Rs 14.94 lakh | – |
| Sportline | Rs 14.34 lakh | Rs 15.34 lakh | – |
| Prestige | Rs 15.89 lakh | Rs 16.89 lakh | Rs 18.59 lakh |
| Monte Carlo | – | Rs 17.29 lakh | Rs 18.84 lakh |
The entry price is almost the same as before, while the top-spec version now costs Rs 64,000 more.
What has changed on the outside?
Skoda has made several small changes to the Slavia’s exterior. The car gets revised LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs, new LED fog lamps and a redesigned front bumper. The grille also gets a new chrome treatment and a faux carbon-fibre section.
The side profile is familiar, but the facelift gets newly designed 16-inch alloy wheels. The 1.5-litre versions also get rear disc brakes.
At the back, the LED tail-lamps have revised detailing and dynamic turn indicators. A new trim piece links the tail-lamps, while the bumper has also been redesigned.
Monte Carlo models add black exterior elements, red detailing, special badges and dual-tone paint options.
Cabin and features
The cabin layout has not been heavily altered, but Skoda has added more equipment. The standard version gets a black-and-beige theme with copper detailing, while the Monte Carlo uses an all-black layout with red accents.
Key additions include:
- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Integrated Google Assistant
- 360-degree camera
- Rear-seat massage function
- Wireless phone charger
- Single-pane sunroof
- Powered and ventilated front seats
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Touch-based climate controls
The new HVAC system uses a variable-geometry compressor, which Skoda says improves air-conditioning performance.
Engines and gearbox
The Slavia continues with the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines.
The smaller engine produces 115hp and 178Nm, while the 1.5-litre unit makes 150hp and 250Nm. The 1.0-litre engine can be paired with a six-speed manual or the new eight-speed torque-converter automatic. The 1.5-litre engine continues with a seven-speed DSG.
The new eight-speed automatic replaces the earlier six-speed automatic on the 1.0-litre version.
Safety and dimensions
Safety equipment includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill-hold control, tyre pressure monitoring and front parking sensors. The 360-degree camera is also available. The Slavia does not get ADAS.
The sedan measures 4,552mm in length, 1,752mm in width and 1,507mm in height. It has a 2,651mm wheelbase, 179mm ground clearance and a 521-litre boot.
Skoda Slavia facelift: Conclusion
The Slavia facelift brings changes across the exterior, cabin and equipment list without altering its basic mechanical package. The new eight-speed automatic is the major powertrain update, while features such as the 360-degree camera, larger displays and rear-seat massage add more equipment to the sedan. It continues to compete with the Volkswagen Virtus, Hyundai Verna and Honda City.