Czech automotive manufacturer Skoda has announced that it will showcase its all-new Slavia mid-size sedan at its dealerships in India. Interested customers can now check out the Slavia for the very first time across 150 dealerships across the country. With pre-bookings already underway, interested customers can also get a detailed first-hand impression of the Slavia at Skoda’s dealerships. The automotive manufacturer will commence test drives and deliveries for the Slavia from early March 2022, post the price announcement.
Being the second product under the Volkswagen-Skoda Group’s India 2.0 project, the Slavia resembles the Octavia and the Superb. Following Skoda’s 125 years of design evolution, the mid-size sedan features a new hexagonal front grille with a double slat. Along with sharply contoured, crease-free lines across the body, the Slavia sports unique L-shaped DRLs integrated within the LED headlamps.
Additionally, the C-shaped LED taillights, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and rounded wheel arches complement Slavia’s wide yet muscular stance. With three variants on offer- Active, Ambition, and Style, the Slavia will offer customers a choice of 5 colours. These include Candy White, Brilliant Silver, Carbon Steel, Tornado Red, and Crystal Blue.
The new Slavia will feature two petrol engines with two gearbox combinations for each and no diesel powertrain as an option. With both engines sourced from Volkswagen, the first 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine produces 115 PS and 178 Nm. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder TSI turbo-petrol engine on the Slavia produces 150 PS and 250 Nm. For the 1.0-litre motor, Skoda will offer a choice between a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Meanwhile, the uprated 1.5-litre motor will get a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission as options. Skoda has equipped Slavia’s interior cabin Slavia with a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Additionally, the sedan also sports dual AC vents and dual USB-C charging ports for the convenience of rear passengers. Other features of the Slavia include a sunroof, ABS, smartphone pockets, rear cupholders, 6 airbags, cruise control, and ISOFIX mounts.
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