The hot-selling Skoda Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan have now arrived in a new avatar. Skoda is introducing the new Elegance Editions of the Kushaq and Slavia which come with a starting price tag of INR 18.31 lakh ex-showroom for the Kushaq Elegance Edition and INR 17.52 lakh ex-showroom for the Slavia Elegance Edition. This price is for the Manual Transmission version of the Kushaq and Slavia. The brand also offers a DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) Automatic version which comes with a price tag of INR 19.51 lakh ex-showroom for the Kushaq Elegance Edition and INR 18.92 lakh ex-showroom for the Slavia Elegance Edition.
Skoda positions the Kushaq and Slavia Elegance Edition above the top-of-the-line Style variants. The company also reveals that the Kushaq Elegance Edition and the Slavia Elegance Edition will have a limited production run as part of the special edition models. Both the Kushaq and Slavia Elegance editions come exclusively powered by the 1.5-litre TSI engine paired to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox.
The Skoda Kushaq and Slavia Elegance Editions boast to meet the evolving trend of classic black colour. Both cars get a Deep Black paint accented by chrome trims. This includes a calligraphic ‘Elegance’ inscription on the B-pillar and a Chrome Lower Door Garnish. The Slavia Elegance Edition also gets a scuff plate with ‘Slavia’ inscription and a chrome trunk garnish. While the Kushaq comes with 17-inch VEGA Dual Tone alloy wheels, the Slavia gets 16-inch Ving Alloy Wheels.
Powering the Kushaq and Slavia Elegance Edition is the 1.5-litre TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection) Petrol Engine. The EVO-generation four-cylinder engine produces 150 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque. The engine also features a variable vane geometry turbocharger and friction reducing plasma-coated cylinder liners. The state-of-the-art motor also comes with a segment-first Active Cylinder Technology (ACT), which shuts down two out of the four cylinders under low-load reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emission.
The Skoda Kushaq and Slavia Elegance Edition comes with ‘Elegance’ badge all around the cabin. This includes an ‘Elegance’ badge on the steering wheel, ‘Elegance’ branded cushions, neck rests, seatbelt cushions and mats. The cars also come with sporty aluminium pedals and Skoda genuine accessories puddle lamp. Both the Kushaq and Slavia Elegance Editions also come with a 25.4 cm infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as, Skoda Sound with 6 speakers and a subwoofer.
The Skoda Kushaq and Slavia have received full 5-stars for adults and children, under Global NCAP’s latest crash-safety protocols.
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