KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Skoda Slavia comes with a starting price of Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Available in Classic, Signature, and Prestige variant
- Gets features like a 10-inch touchscreen, electric seat, electric sunroof, and more
The Skoda Slavia was launched back in 2022, the brand has launched the Slavia in the mid-size sedan segment. Since its launch, the Slavia has undergone different updates regarding its variant offerings, feature updates, and pricing.
Over time Skoda has added some new features to Slavia and in this article, we'll have a look at the key features it offers. Moreover, you can join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive news.
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1. Top Notch Safety With 5-Star Crash Test Rating
The Skoda Slavia comes with a 5-star GNCAP crash test safety rating. The Slavia is built on the brand's MQB-A0-IN platform which is made specifically for the Indian market and with this platform the brand has achieved good crash test ratings. The Slavia comes with a good safety net including 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, and hill hold control among other safety features. The sedan boasts a total of 40 active and passive safety features.
Variants Available: The Slavia offers a wide range of safety features across its entire range, beginning from the base Classic variant from Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competition Check: The Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus are the only sedans in the segment to come with a 5-star crash test rating. However, rivals like the Hyundai Verna and Honda City come with more safety features with level 2 ADAS features.
2. 10-inch Touchscreen Infotainment
The Slavia features a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This infotainment screen supports a crisp and user-friendly UI. This screen is available in the Signature variant and in the top-spec prestige variant, it is paired with a Skoda 8-speaker premium sound system.
Variants Available: The 10-inch infotainment screen is available from the Signature variant onwards, which can be had from Rs 13.59 lakh (ex-showroom). Additionally, the screen with the Red theme is limited to the Monte Carlo variant priced at Rs 15.43 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competition Check: The Hyundai Verna is the primary rival of the Slavia which comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen and offers a BOSE premium sound system.
3. Electrically Adjustable Front Seats
With the update not so long ago, Skoda India has made the Slavia more feature-loaded by including an electrically adjustable driver and co-driver seat in The electrically adjustable seats add more convenience and further lend the car a more premium feeling.
Variants Available: The Slavia gets electrically-adjustable front seats on the Prestige variant, which is priced at Rs 15.63 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competition Check: The Volkswagen Virtus which is also based on the same platform as Slavia also features electrically adjustable front seats. Also, the Hyundai Verna gets an electrically adjustable seat but for the driver only.
4. Climatronic AC & Ventilated Seats
The Slavia comes with touch-based controls for the air-con, which looks and feels premium and of high-quality. While it also functions fairly well, it can be difficult to view from the driver's point of view, and it can leave behind fingerprint smudges given the gloss panel.
Variants Available: The Slavia boasts Skoda's Climatronic automatic climate control starting from the Signature variant. With the Climatronic AC variants, the brand offers rear AC vents in the Signature & Prestige variants. Additionally, the Sportline variant also offers rear AC vents.
Competition Check: The Volkswagen Virtus and the Hyundai Verna offer automatic climate control, rear AC vents, and ventilated front seats in some of its variants.
5. Single Pane Electric Sunroof
Sunroofs are something most Indian car buyers crave and it has now become a common feature in mid-size sedans and SUVs. The Skoda Slavia also comes with a single-pane electric sunroof with anti pinch function.
Variants Available: The Slavia offers a sunroof from the Signature variant onwards, which begins from Rs 13.59 lakh onwards (ex-showroom).
Competition Check: Almost every rival of the Skoda Slavia comes with a single-pane electric sunroof.
6. Rear Parking Camera With Sensors
The Slavia offers a rear parking camera with sensors and static guidelines. For its price point, the camera feels rather underwhelming in terms of quality and it could offer better visibility. It also misses out on dynamic guidelines as well, but the sensors do help while parking the car.
Variants Available: The reverse parking camera is available from the Sportline variant onwards, which is priced at Rs 13.72 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competition Check: The Honda City and the Hyundai Verna offer a blind-view monitor and a reverse parking camera.
Comparison With Rivals
| Feature | Skoda Slavia | Hyundai Verna | Honda City | VW Virtus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| 3600 Camera | No | No | No | No |
| ADAS | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Electric Parking Brake | No | Yes | No | No |
| Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Verdict
The Skoda Slavia helped the brand to made a significant name in the mid-size sedan segment. The brand has gained significant customer base in the Indian market and the Slavia is giving a tough fight to the well established rivals like the Hyundai Verna and Honda City.
