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Skoda Slavia: Price, Mileage, Specifications and Features
The Skoda Slavia is a premium mid-size sedan known for its European styling, turbo-petrol engines and engaging driving experience. The 2026 Slavia facelift gets refreshed exterior styling, updated interiors, additional comfort features and a new 7-speed automatic transmission for the 1.0 TSI engine. It is offered in six trims: Classic, Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo. Prices start at ₹10 lakh ex-showroom and go up to ₹18.84 lakh for the top-spec variant.
Engine and Performance
The Skoda Slavia is available with two turbo-petrol engine options. The 1.0-litre TSI is a three-cylinder engine with 999 cc displacement, producing 114 bhp of power and 178 Nm of torque. It is available with a 6-speed manual and a new 7-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
The larger 1.5-litre TSI is a four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with 1,498 cc displacement. It develops 147.51bhp and 250 Nm and comes paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. Both engines send power to the front wheels.
Mileage and Fuel Efficiency
The 1.0 TSI manual version has an officially rated fuel efficiency of 20.32 kmpl, while the 1.0 TSI automatic returns 18.73 kmpl. The 1.5 TSI DSG has an official efficiency figure of 19.36 kmpl. Actual mileage can vary depending on traffic, driving style, road conditions and vehicle load.
Exterior Design
The 2026 Skoda Slavia receives subtle styling updates while retaining its familiar sedan proportions. It gets new LED headlamps and LED taillamps with sequential rear turn indicators, a revised front and rear design and new alloy wheel designs.
The Monte Carlo version adds a sportier appearance with blacked-out exterior elements, red accents and Monte Carlo badging. The sedan continues to use the clean, sharp design language that has been a key part of the Slavia's appeal.
Dimensions and Boot Space
The Skoda Slavia measures 4552 mm in length, 1752 mm in width and 1507 mm in height. It has a 2651 mm wheelbase and approximately 145 mm ground clearance in laden condition.
The sedan offers a 521-litre boot, providing enough luggage space for family trips and everyday use. With its long wheelbase and wide body, the Slavia also offers a spacious cabin for passengers.
Interior and Comfort
Inside, the Slavia gets a refreshed cabin with updated themes and a range of premium comfort features. Higher variants come with features such as ventilated front seats, electrically adjustable front seats and a segment-first rear-seat massage function.
The Prestige variant gets a 26.03 cm Virtual Cockpit, while the cabin also features automatic climate control and a larger infotainment system. These features make the Slavia more comfortable for both daily commuting and long-distance travel.
Infotainment and Technology
The new Slavia gets a next-generation infotainment system with an AI Assistant powered by Google Cloud. It also supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and offers inbuilt connectivity features.
Higher variants are equipped with a 360-degree Area View camera, Park Pilot with front and rear parking sensors and additional convenience technologies designed to make parking and urban driving easier.
Safety Features
Safety remains one of the major strengths of the Skoda Slavia. The 2026 model continues with its 5-star Global NCAP safety credentials and gets six airbags as standard across the range.
The sedan also offers more than 25 active and passive safety features, along with electronic stability control, parking assistance and a 360-degree camera on higher variants.
Suspension, Brakes and Steering
The Slavia uses a McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and a stabiliser bar at the front, while the rear gets a twist-beam axle. Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The sedan uses electro-mechanical power-assisted steering, offering a balance between ease of use in city traffic and driver involvement on highways.
Variants and Price
The 2026 Skoda Slavia is available in Classic, Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo trims. The starting price is ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, while the range-topping Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DSG is priced at ₹18.84 lakh ex-showroom.
The 1.0 TSI is offered with both manual and automatic transmission options, while the 1.5 TSI is available with the 7-speed DSG.
Key Specifications
The Skoda Slavia is powered by either a 999 cc 1.0 TSI engine producing 114 bhp and 178 Nm, or a 1,498 cc 1.5 TSI engine producing 147.51 PS and 250 Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, 8-speed torque-converter automatic and 7-speed DSG. The sedan measures 4,552 mm long, has a 2,651 mm wheelbase, offers a 521-litre boot and delivers official fuel-efficiency figures of up to 20.32 kmpl. With its turbo-petrol engines, spacious cabin, premium features and strong safety package, the Slavia remains a compelling choice in India's premium mid-size sedan segment.
