Czech carmaker Skoda has launched its Slavia sedan in India. However, it has only revealed prices of the 1.0 TSI powered versions which range between ₹ 10.69 lakh and ₹ 15.39 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Prices for the more powerful 1.5 TSI version will be announced on March 3. Skoda has also announced that test drives and deliveries for the Slavia 1.0 TSI have also begun.
The Slavia’s design has a very strong link to other Skoda sedans (Octavia and Superb), as it looks sleek, well proportioned and chic, with enough chrome accents to please Indian buyers.
Dimensionally, the Slavia uses the Volkswagen Group’s localised MQB-A0-IN platform (as does the Kushaq) and is noticeably larger than the Rapid it replaces.At 4,541mm long, 1,752mm wide, 1,487mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,651mm, the Slavia is one of the largest models in the segment and has a ground clearance of 179mm.