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Skoda Slavia: Better than the Best

Let’s face it, not everyone out there is an SUV fanboy or fangirl. Infact, there are many who did not cotton on to the SUV mania and continued driving sedans through the entire time the SUV craze was taking the world by storm. It is mostly for people like these, who have a distinct preference for elegant sedans, that Skoda Auto India, has introduced the brand new and simply stunning Slavia – a sedan, based on their MQB-A0-IN platform, that isn’t just good looking but as Skod...

The brand-new Å koda Slavia: the next model of the INDIA 2.0 product campaign

Following the launch of the Kushaq, Škoda is set to unveil the second stage in its product campaign for the Indian market later this year. The Czech car manufacturer's latest model, the Slavia, completes their range of sedans and offers generous amounts of space, as is typical of the brand. The mid-size premium sedan will be offered with a choice of two powerful and efficient TSI engines, as well as a host of comprehensive safety features which include up to six airbags and nu...

Å koda Auto showcases first sketches of new Slavia

Škoda Auto has released two official design sketches that offer a glimpse of the much-awaited Slavia, before the official presentation in November 2021. The second new model from the INDIA 2.0 project follows the Kushaq SUV introduced in early 2021 and is a premium midsize sedan for the A0 segment. The Slavia is, likewise, produced locally in Pune and based on the MQB-A0-IN version of the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Transverse Toolkit, which has been specifically adapted...

Å koda Slavia makes its debut

The introduction of the Slavia marks the start of Škoda Auto’s next stage in the INDIA 2.0 project. Following the successful launch of the midsize SUV Kushaq, the brand-new sedan is the Czech carmaker’s second India-specific model. The Slavia’s manufacturing process has a localization level of up to 95%.. As the sedan is based on the MQB-A0-IN platform – an MQB variant specially adapted by Škoda Auto for India – it offers...

Å koda Auto poised to enter Vietnamese market

Škoda Auto continues to advance the company’s internationalisation and is on the cusp of entering the Vietnamese market. In cooperation with its local partner, the Thanh Cong Motor Vietnam (TC Motor), the Czech carmaker will be offering the first European models in the country as early as 2023. The assembly of the made-in-India KUSHAQ and SLAVIA models shipped from Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s Chakan facility will also start in 2024. The production li...

Å koda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus set new safety standards in sedan segment with 5-Star rating in Global NCAP crash tests

Reaffirming its leadership position as the manufacturer of India’s safest cars, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s sedans – Škoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus have achieved 5 star rating for both Adult Occupant Protection and Child Occupant Protection, the highest in the Global NCAP crash tests. With this feat, the Volkswagen Virtus and Škoda Slavia have set a new benchmark in the sedan segment in India. The achievement follows shortly after the Š...

Zac Hollis means business

Skoda India’s latest car, the Slavia, is poised to shake up the sedan segment in India. During an interaction with Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, recently, he fielded a volley of questions around the Slavia and spoke about their auto business. Excerpts… On Skoda Auto India launching a sedan: You have to consider why segments fall and rise. Partly because of consumer taste, partly because manufacturers create new segments and launch new cars. You only have to ...

Zac Hollis Interview

Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India talks to Rachna Tyagi from TURN OF SPEED about their brand new sedan, the Slavia.

Volkswagen Virtus: First Look

The Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz slayer has arrived. Volkswagen Virtus, cousin of the Skoda Slavi, is that sedan which already has people swooning over its good looks and robust build quality. Expected to be priced between INR 10-20 Lakh, the Volkswagen Virtus, is definitely the next big thing on the sedan scene.

Skoda Slavia: Better Than The Best

The Skoda Slavia 1.5L TSI (DCA) and the 1.0L TSI (MT) has arrived and things sure are hotting up in the sedan segment. Is the Skoda Slavia capable of taking on competitors such as Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz? With its elegant looks and rock solid build quality, we definitely think so.