Skoda Slavia Production Commences - Launch In March 2022 | V3Cars

21 January 2022
By Amit Saraswat
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Skoda India have rolled out the first batch production of the Slavia sedan. Once launched, it will replace the Skoda Rapid. The deliveries of the Slavia will start in March. Hence, Skoda will have ample time to mass-produce the Slavia to cut down on waiting periods. The Slavia will be the second Skoda which will be underpinned by MQB-AO IN platform. Along with the underpinnings, it will also share engines and transmissions with the Kushaq. Skoda Slavia bookings are currently open and launch will happen in March 2022.

Skoda revealed the Slavia last year in November 2021. It gets the new-age Skoda styling with large dimensions. Like the new-gen Honda City, the Slavia will be a D1-segment sedan competing against C-segment cars. It measures 4541mm in length, 1752mm in width, 1487mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2651mm.

Here are the dimensions of the Slavia against its rivals:

SKODA SLAVIA vs COMPETITION DIMENSION COMPARISON
	Slavia	New City	Old City	Verna	Ciaz	Vento
Length	4541mm	4549mm	4440mm	4440mm	4490mm	4390mm
Width	1752mm	1748mm	1695mm	1729mm	1730mm	1699mm
Height	1487mm	1489mm	1495mm	1475mm	1485mm	1467mm
Wheelbase	2651mm	2600mm	2600mm	2600mm	2650mm	2553mm
Boot Space	521L	506L	510L	465L	510L	494L
Ground Clearance	179mm	165mm*	165mm	165 mm	170mm	163mm
Fuel Tank	NA	40L	40L	45L	43L	55L
Tyre Size (Base)	R15	185/60 R15	175/65 R15	185/65 R15	185/65 R15	175/70 R14
Tyre Size (Top)	R16	185/55 R16	185/55 R16	195/55 R16	195/55 R16	195/55 R16

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As you can see in the table above, the Slavia has the longest wheelbase in its segment. It also leads in width and stands close to the City in the rest of the dimensions.

Here are the list of features the Slavia will have on offer:

LED headlights
LED tail lights
10.0-inch infotainment system
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Ventilated front seats
Digital instrument cluster
Cruise control
Steering mounted controls
6 airbags
Traction control
Touch-based climate control
Wireless charging
8 speakers including sub-woofer
Type-C charging ports

On the powertrain front, Skoda will offer the Slavia with two engine options - a 1.0L turbo petrol and a 1.5L turbo petrol. The 1.0L 3-cylinder unit will produce 110PS and 175Nm of torque, mated with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The 1.5L 4-cylinder unit will produce 150PS and 250Nm of torque, mated to either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT transmission. The 1.5L engine will also offer cylinder deactivation technology for better fuel efficiency while cruising.

Skoda Slavia will take on the likes of the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the upcoming Volkswagen Virtus. We expect Skoda to price the Slavia in the region of Rs. 11 - 18 lakh (ex-showroom).

Also Read: Skoda Slavia Deliveries To Begin In Early March

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.