The new Skoda Slavia is yet another attempt by Skoda to capture a strong market share in the Indian market after the launch of Skoda Kushaq. The car, which shares the same platform and engine options as the Kushaq, not only boasts a stylish exterior design but also gets a comfortable and spacious cabin. Moreover, the car also comes with a number of other features and equipment that not only makes it better than other sedans like the Honda City, but in addition to this, also helps it give the bigger SUVs a run for their money. Having said this, here is a detailed 2021 Skoda Slavia Walkaround Video that will help you more about this new Skoda car in India.
Does It Look Good?
The new Skoda Slavia boasts an aggressive and strong front fascia that is largely dominated by a similar-looking grille that we also see on the bigger Octavia. The headlamps on either side not only complement this look but also get LED DRLs while the lower half of the bumper gets a subtle look. The hood too has sharp cuts and creases thus adding to the overall aggression that this car. In terms of the front looks, the Skoda Slavia definitely looks a lot better than most of its rivals. The build quality and the fit and finish levels are impressive and you won't see any not so uniform panel gaps anywhere.
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The side profile too remains attractive and the large dual-cut alloy wheels not only look good, but also gel in well with this design. The minimalistic use of chrome and a proportionate design helps the Slavia boast a great stance. The rear is one of the best angles to look at the Slavia from. The LED taillights may remind you of other more expensive cars and the elegant design does give it a premium feel. Overall, the Skoda Slavia definitely is a good looking car and offers a better design when compared to most of the rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.
Is The Cabin Good?
The cabin of the Slavia gets a dual-tone colour theme that looks premium and helps in elevating the overall in-cabin experience. Just like the Kushaq, the Slavia too gets the new two-spoke steering wheel with multi-functional buttons. Other noticeable features include a large touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument console, automatic climate control, wireless charging, etc. The build quality is great and the plastics are well put together.
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The seats at the front are comfortable and can be adjusted in multiple ways. The rear seat bench too is spacious and boasts enough space for large adults to comfortably sit inside. The cushioning on the seats is great and so is the legroom on offer. To add to the convenience, the car gets rear AC vents and a central armrest while the NVH and insulations levels too are expected to be better than many other rivals. The cabin of the Slavia not only looks better, but is also more practical and comfortable for everyday usage.
What's under the hood?
Powering the Skoda Slavia are two engine options that include 1.0-L TSI and 1.5-L TSI motors. Both these engines are not only powerful and refined but in addition to this, also boast impressive fuel economy figures. Needless to say, both these engines will be available with a manual as well as an automatic gearbox. We have already seen the same powertrain options doing duties on the Kushaq. Likewise, no diesel engine will be on offer.
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Features
The new Skoda Slavia is being offered with a long list of features to make its case stronger against the rivals like the Honda City and the Hyundai Verna in addition to the segment best-seller, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. The Slavia not only boasts a large touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but in addition to this, also gets a digital instrument console, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, push-button start, cooled storage box, connected car tech, wireless charging pad, etc.
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In addition to this, the Skoda Slavia also gets other features like automatic headlamps, automatic wipers, LED headlights, LED tail lights, steering mounted controls, auto-dimming IRVMs, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, etc.
Final Verdict
The Skoda Slavia is not only a looker but in addition to this, also offers a comfortable and practical cabin along with powerful engine options. The car gives a strong competition to the rivals and despite being in an era where SUVs enjoy strong demand, cars like the Slavia continue to drive the sedan segment forward. If Skoda gets the price right, I am sure that we will see a lot of these on the roads.
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