Overview
- Skoda has begun production of the Slavia facelift at its Pune plant and has opened bookings with deliveries planned for the festive season.
- The Slavia update swaps the 1.0‑litre TSI's six‑speed auto for an eight‑speed torque‑converter unit and adds a rear‑seat massage function, a 360‑degree camera and an AI‑powered infotainment system.
- Volkswagen's Virtus facelift is in testing and is expected later this year with mainly styling changes and mechanical continuity that may include the new eight‑speed fitment for the smaller TSI engine.
- Skoda has opened expressions of interest for the fourth‑generation Superb, which will return as a completely built‑up Laurin & Klement model with a 2.0‑litre TDI paired to a 7‑speed DSG and deliveries slated in 2027.
- Volkswagen has confirmed a locally made sub‑4‑metre SUV for 2027 on the MQB‑A0‑IN platform that industry reports say may use the 1.0‑litre TSI and share architecture with the Skoda Kylaq to maximise localisation and reduce ownership costs.