Skoda Slavia & Kushaq Ambition Variants Now With 1.5L TSI Engine

• Skoda Slavia & Kushaq will now offer the 1.5L TSI engine in their Ambition variant as well
• The new 1.5L engine will be available with both manual & DSG automatic gearbox
• Here are all the specs and price details

The Ambition variants of the Skoda Slavia and Skoda Kushaq were till now available only with the 1 litre TSI petrol engine paired to a 6 -speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic. However, now the Skoda Slavia's & Skoda Kushaq's ambition variants will also be available with the bigger 1.5L TSI petrol engine. Also, both the 6-speed manual and the 7-speed DSG automatic transmission will be available in the ambition variants of the Skoda Slavia & Skoda Kushaq. Here are all the engine, transmission & price-related details.

Skoda Slavia & Kushaq Ambition Trim With 1.5L TSI Engine: Specs

Skoda's 1.5L TSI is a 4-cylinder petrol engine that comes with Active Cylinder Technology (ACT) and produces 150 PS of power along with 250 Nm of torque. Its rated fuel economy figures are 18.72 kmpl for the manual transmission and 18.41 kmpl for the DSG automatic transmission. It comes paired with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox.

Skoda Slavia Ambition Trim With 1.5L TSI Engine: Prices

The ambition variant of the Skoda Slavia with the 1L TSI engine costs Rs 12.99 lakh for the 6-speed manual option and Rs 14.29 lakh for the 6-speed torque converter automatic option (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the Skoda Slavia's ambition variant now with the bigger 1.5L TSI engine will cost Rs 14.94 lakh for the 6-speed manual option and Rs 16.24 lakh for the 7-speed DSG automatic option (ex-showroom). This makes the 1.5L Skoda Slavia's ambition manual & automatic variants Rs 1.95 lakh more expensive than the 1L Skoda Slavia's ambition manual & automatic variants.

Skoda Kushaq Ambition Trim With 1.5L TSI Engine: Prices

The Skoda Kushaq with the 1L TSI engine costs Rs 12.99 lakh for the Ambition Classic 6-speed manual option, Rs 13.19 lakh for the Ambition 6-speed manual option, Rs 14.69 lakh for the Ambition Classic 6-speed torque converter automatic option, and Rs 14.99 lakh for the Ambition 6-speed torque converter automatic option (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the Skoda Kushaq's ambition variant now with the bigger 1.5L TSI engine will cost Rs 14.99 lakh for the 6-speed manual option and Rs 16.79 lakh for the 7-speed DSG automatic option (ex-showroom). This makes the 1.5L Skoda Kushaq's ambition manual variants Rs 1.8 lakh to Rs 2 lakh more expensive than the 1L Skoda Kushaq's ambition manual variants. Also, the 1.5L Skoda Kushaq's ambition automatic variants are Rs 1.8 lakh to Rs 2.1 lakh more expensive than the 1L Skoda Kushaq's ambition automatic variants.

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Verdict: With the addition of the 1.5L TSI engine in the ambition variants of the Skoda Slavia and Kushaq, both cars have now become more affordable and desirable for buyers who want a powerful and performance-focused sedan or a compact SUV.