The 148 bhp, 1.5-litre TSI engine is only offered with the top-end Style variant of the Skoda Slavia compact sedan. The manual variant is priced at Rs. 16.19 lakh, while the DSG version will cost you 17.79 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Skoda Auto India launched the Slavia earlier this week but it announced the price of only the 1-litre variant. Now, however, the price of the 1.5-litre variant are out and the price for the manual transmission is ₹ 16.19 lakh while the automatic transmission costs ₹ 17.79 lakh (all prices ex-showroom India). The company is bringing out the 1.5-litre Slavia in only one fully loaded variant and that’s the Style variant. The overall prices for the Slavia, now begin from ₹ 10.59 going all the way up to ₹ 17.79 lakh (ex-showroom India)
Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda AUTO India, said, “Close on the heels of the launch of the Slavia 1.0 TSI, we are elated to launch the all-new Slavia 1.5 TSI today. This premium mid-size sedan is a completely different offering, with technology, capabilities and performance levels that are way above its segment. On offer are several firsts in its category, which will appeal to an audience that loves taking the wheel. The Slavia 1.5 TSI follows in the spirit and legacy of high-performance Skodas from the past and is the reason we have retained the option of a manual gearbox, along with the DSG automatic. We are confident our customers will experience and appreciate the distinction from the 1.0 TSI and enjoy the tangible and intangible embellishments that the 1.5 TSI offers.”
This is the most powerful variant of the car and the 1.5-litre engine pushes out 148 bhp and is mated to a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG. In fact, it is the most powerful compact sedan in the segment as well. Like in the Kushaq, the Skoda Slavia with the 1.5-litre engine comes with active cylinder technology (ACT) which automatically shuts down two cylinders when the engine is at cruising speeds, thus enhancing the fuel efficiency.
Inside, the Slavia comes with a well-laid-out cabin, taking inspiration from all recent Skoda cars. These include distinctive, round air vents, a horizontal decorative trim strip in a contrasting colour, and embossed wordmarks on the binnacle. The car also comes with a 10-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with the new signature two-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, a fully-digital 8-inch instrument cluster. the car also gets ventilated front seats, wireless charger, auto day/night IRVM, rear AC vents and more.