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Skoda Slavia facelift to launch in India on August 18
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The buzz around the Slavia facelift is more about hope than reality. Some are already calling it a 'game-changer' for the segment, but the lack of a panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS suggests it is playing catch-up with Hyundai Verna and Honda City, not leapfrogging them. The real test will be the showroom price. If Skoda prices the 8-speed automatic competitively, it might hold its ground. Otherwise, the segment's shrinking sedan pie just gets smaller.
Source: bazaar.businesstoday.in
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