SKODA SLAVIA to be launched in India on February 28
What's the story
SKODA has announced that it will launch the 1.0-liter TSI engine-equipped variants of the SLAVIA sedan in India on February 28, while the prices of the 1.5 TSI models will be announced on March 3. To recall, the sporty-looking vehicle broke cover in December last year and its local production has commenced. Deliveries will begin soon after the price announcement.
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Why does this story matter?
The SLAVIA has been announced as a part of SKODA's "India 2.0" strategy and serves as a replacement to the RAPID model on our shores. It is the first sedan to be based on the localized MQB-A0-IN platform and is likely to be priced competitively. It will rival the Hyundai VERNA, Honda City, and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.
Exteriors
The car sports 16-inch wheels and wrap-around taillights
The SKODA SLAVIA has a sloping roofline, a chrome-surrounded butterfly grille with vertical slats, a sculpted bonnet, and narrow LED headlamps. It is flanked by ORVMs, 16-inch alloy wheels, and blacked-out B-pillars. Wrap-around C-shaped LED taillamps, a shark-fin antenna, and a raked windscreen are available on the rear. Dimensions-wise, it is 4,541mm long, 1,752mm wide, and has a wheelbase of 2,651mm.
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It gets a choice of two petrol engines
SKODA SLAVIA runs on a 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder petrol mill that makes 115hp/175Nm and a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder, turbo-petrol motor that generates 150hp/250Nm. Transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed torque converter automatic, and a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
Interiors
The sedan gets a rear-view parking camera and electric sunroof
The SKODA SLAVIA has a spacious 5-seater cabin, featuring automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, an electric sunroof, and a multifunctional steering wheel. It packs an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Six airbags, a rear-view parking camera, electronic stability control, hill-hold control, and an electronic differential system ensure the passengers' safety.
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SKODA SLAVIA: Pricing
SKODA will disclose the availability and pricing details of the SLAVIA sedan in India at the time of its launch. However, the vehicle is tipped to carry a starting price-tag of around Rs. 10.5 lakh (ex-showroom).