Skoda Slavia: Variant-wise Features And Powertrains Detailed

The recently launched Skoda Slavia sedan has entered India at Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes in three broad trims: Active, Ambition, and Style. As standard, the Slavia gets a 115PS 1-litre TSI engine, while the top-spec 1.5-litre TSI is limited to the top-spec Style.

In this report, we explain the features and powertrain options that will be offered in each trim.

Active

Powertrain: 115PS 1-litre TSI MT

Active kicks things off with:

• Halogen headlamps with DRLs

• 15-inch steel wheels with plastic wheel covers

• Incandescent bulbs for tail lamps

• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system

• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Steering mounted audio controls

• Four-speaker sound system

• Manual air-con

• Analogue dials with a basic MID

• Keyless entry

• Electronically adjustable ORVMs

• Power windows (All four corners)

• Height adjustable driver’s seat

• Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel

• Fabric upholstery

• Rear defogger

• Dual airbags

• ABS with EBD

• Rear parking sensors 

• Electronic stability control with traction control

• Tyre pressure monitoring system

Ambition

Powertrains: 115PS 1-litre TSI MT and AT

The Ambition is the mid-spec trim and adds the following features:

• 16-inch monotone alloy wheels

• Split-LED tail lamps

• Front fog lamps

• 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Upgraded analogue dials with MID

• Four USB-C power outlets (two at front and rear each)

• 8-speaker sound system

• Automatic climate control

• Rear armrest with cupholders

• Rear AC vents

• One-touch automatic up/down function for driver’s side power window

• Cruise control

• Ambient lighting

• Cooled glove box

• Push button start

• Electrically foldable ORVMs

• Paddle shifters

• Rear parking camera

• Hill hold control

Style 

Powertrains: 115PS 1-litre TSI MT and AT, 150PS 1.5-litre TSI MT and DCT

The top-spec Style gets all the bells and whistles, including:

• 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels 

• LED headlights

• 8-inch digital driver’s display

• Connected car tech

• Wireless phone charger

• Subwoofer

• Single-pane sunroof

• Height adjustable co-driver’s seat

• Leatherette upholstery

• Ventilated front seats 

• Automatic headlamps

• Rain sensing wipers

• Auto-dimming IRVMs

• Side and curtain airbags (Total - 6)

Style Non Sunroof

Powertrain: 115PS 1-litre TSI MT

If you want to save some bucks, but want most of the niceties from the Style, you should consider the Style Non Sunroof. It gets everything from the top-spec Style, except for:

• Digital driver’s display

• Sunroof

• Rain sensing wipers

• Subwoofer

Trivia

• The Skoda Slavia gets a 115PS 1-litre TSI and 150PS 1.5-litre TSI engines, both paired with manual and automatic options. 

• Prices start from Rs 10.69 lakh and go all the way up to Rs 17.79 lakh (ex-showroom). 

• It rivals the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, and the Volkswagen Virtus.