# Skoda Slavia facelift to launch in India on August 18 2026-08-14T18:11:17+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Skoda will launch the updated Slavia facelift in India on August 18. The company has released a teaser called 'Shape of Time' for the mid-life update. The sedan is expected to get minor design tweaks including new LED head and tail lights, a revised front grille and a possible light bar. Key new features may include a larger touchscreen, a virtual cockpit and rear seat massagers. However, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS are not expected. The car is likely to retain its 1.0-litre (118bhp) and 1.5-litre (148bhp) turbo petrol engines. The biggest change will be a new 8-speed automatic gearbox replacing the current 6-speed unit on the 1.0-litre engine. The 1.5-litre TSI may continue with a 7-speed DCT. The facelift will compete with Volkswagen Virtus, Hyundai Verna and Honda City. It could be the last major update for the current generation before a new model arrives in 2026. ## Coverage - bazaar.businesstoday.in Tags: Skoda, Skoda Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/skoda-slavia-facelift-to-launch-in-india-on-august-18/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/skoda-slavia-facelift-to-launch-in-india-on-august-18/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.