Skoda Slavia makes global debut, check images of India's newest mid-size sedan - In pics

Skoda Slavia is the company's newest product after the launch of the Kushaq SUV and is based on the made-for-India MQB A0 IN platform, that also underpins the Kushaq and the Taigun.

Skoda has opened the bookings for the Slavia sedan that will replace the ageing Rapid in the lineup. Skoda says that the customer deliveries are set to commence in the first quarter of 2022.

The Skoda Slavia has a total dimension as mentioned below. 

Length - 4,541mm

Width - 1,752mm

Height - 1,487mm

Given these numbers, Skoda has the longest wheelbase and is also the widest in its class.  

It gets the Skoda’s signature butterfly grille flanked by headlights with L-shaped Daytime Running Lamp on either side. 

The Skoda Slavia is available in five colour options - Tornado Red, Crystal Blue, Candy White, Reflex Silver and Carbon Steel and sits on 16-inch alloy wheels. 

It gets Kushaq inspired cabin design with two-spoke steering wheel, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, round AC vents, touch based climate control system, wireless charging pad.

Top-spec Slavia Style gets an 8-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected car features (MySkoda Connect), LED headlights and tailights, leather upholstery, ventilated seats, an electric sunroof, wireless charger, automatic climate control, keyless entry and an auto-dimming internal rear view mirror. Meanwhile, the entry-level Active trim gets a smaller, 7-inch touchscreen. 

Safety-wise, the Slavia gets six airbags, ESC, an electronic differential system (EDS), a tyre pressure monitor, hill-hold control, a rear parking camera, among others.

 

Slavia also gets a digital instrument cluster and the word 'Skoda' embossed on the instrument binnacle.

The new Skoda Slavia will have two TSI turbo-petrol engines - a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI unit and a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder TSI motor that gets either the 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG gearbox.