Overview
- Skoda Auto India launched the 2026 Slavia facelift with prices from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 18.84 lakh and a six‑trim line‑up that runs from Classic to Monte Carlo.
- The headline mechanical change is a new eight‑speed torque‑converter automatic for the 1.0‑litre TSI, replacing the older six‑speed AT and aiming to smooth low‑speed response and improve highway refinement.
- Higher trims now gain premium kit such as rear‑seat massage (claimed as a segment first), a 360° surround‑view camera, larger digital displays and a Google Cloud‑powered AI companion in the infotainment.
- Skoda confirmed production at its Chakan (Pune) plant, opened pre‑bookings, and scheduled customer deliveries to begin during the festive period with some colours and options staggered in availability.
- The facelift keeps the existing 1.0‑ and 1.5‑litre TSI engines, standard six airbags and five‑star Global NCAP protection while choosing not to add a full ADAS suite that some rivals now offer.