Skoda Slavia Price Expectations – Launch Tomorrow
Skoda Auto India is ready to launch the all-new Slavia mid-size sedan tomorrow (28th February 2022). It will be made available in three trim – Active, Ambition and Style – powered by the 1.0L, 3-cylinder TSI and 1.5L, 4-cylinder TSI petrol engines. The automaker will announce prices of the 1.0L petrol variants on 28th Feb, while the 1.5L petrol models will see a release on 3rd March 2022. Deliveries will begin soon after the price announcements of their respective launch dates.
The new Skoda sedan model lineup is expected to come in the price range of Rs 10 lakh – Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). In the mid-size sedan segment, the Skoda Slavia will face challenge from the Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna and the upcoming Volkswagen Virtus. Volkswagen’s new sedan will make its world debut on 8th March and witness a launch in May 2022.
The smaller capacity gasoline unit produces a peak power of 115bhp and 175Nm of torque, the 1.5L motor delivers 150bhp against 250Nm. Both engines come with a 6-speed manual gearbox. A 6-speed torque convertor automatic transmission is reserved for the 1.0L TSI variants, while a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox is available only on the 1.5L TSI models. One must note that the more powerful 1.5L petrol engine will be exclusively offered on the fully-loaded Style trim.
Based on the MAB A0 IN platform, the Skoda Slavia measures 4541mm in length, 1752mm in width and 1487mm in height with the segment’s longest wheelbase of 2651mm. Compared to its replacement (Skoda Rapid), the Slavia is 128mm longer, 53mm wider and 21mm taller. With a long wheelbase, the sedan ensures ample cabin space even for the rear seat passengers. It offers the best-in-class boot space of 520-litres.
Skoda has packed the all-new Slavia with lots of goodies including a new 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a premium audio system with 6-speakers and a sub-woofer, automatic climate control, an electric sunroof, ventilated seats, connected car tech, a digital instrument cluster, leatherette upholstery, auto wipers and auto headlamps. With respect to safety, the top-end trim of Skoda Slavia offers 6 airbags, an electronic differential system (EDS), electronic stability control, hill hold control, and a rear parking camera.
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