Skoda Slavia Facelift: What To Expect

The Skoda Slavia is a nameplate that builds on the legacy of the Fast, and that legacy is sure for a brand new chapter with a facelift very quickly. It’ll be the primary correct replace to the nameplate, in contrast to the small updates it has obtained in its present type, and is more likely to carry exterior in addition to inside beauty enhancements. New options are at all times anticipated as a part of the facelift therapy, however there’s a risk for an improve within the powertrain division too.

With this facelift, the Slavia will give a more durable struggle to rivals like Volkswagen Virtus, Honda City and Hyundai Verna. So if you happen to had been available in the market for a sedan, we reckon the anticipate the Slavia might be value it. Right here’s what we find out about it up to now:

Exterior

The facelift for the Skoda Slavia is more likely to construct on the magnificence of the sedan as we all know it and add a couple of fashionable styling touches; much like what we’ve seen on the Kushaq. 

The nostril is anticipated to be given a contemporary contact with related lighting parts, however as a substitute of a single gentle bar, we anticipate particular person parts to chop by the signature Skoda grille. The form of the LED headlights is anticipated to stay the identical, however with revised lighting signatures, which may additionally incorporate sequential indicators. The bumper can be more likely to be given a slight rework to maintain issues contemporary with LED fog lights inside them.

In profile, the form and the silhouette are going to stay unchanged as spotted on a test mule recently. The flip indicators might be a part of the ORVMs and there might be chrome inserts on the door handles. Whereas the check mule was sporting metal wheels, we anticipate a contemporary styling for the 16-inch alloy wheels. Realizing Skoda, you might be more likely to get completely different alloy designs all through the lineup and we wouldn’t be shocked in the event that they improve to a much bigger measurement as properly. 

Adjustments on the rear are anticipated to observe the identical development with a related bar, barely revised styling for the LED tail lights with glossy LEDs and an illuminated Skoda lettering within the center. Whereas the present Slavia will get 7 monotone shades, we anticipate Skoda to supply some contemporary hues as properly.

Inside

Whereas the present Skoda Slavia’s inside appears to be like premium, it lacks that premiumness while you begin to work together with it. Given the therapy on the Kushaq, we don’t anticipate main revisions on the styling entrance, however we do hope that a number of the flimsy plastic bits are higher completed to match the model’s premium positioning. The theme is more likely to be dual-tone with a mixture of black and beige. 

As noticed on the check mule, the positioning of the infotainment system appears to be like the identical, sitting simply above the central AC vents which get chrome surrounds. 

The leatherette seats with entrance central armrest, tilt and telescopic steering adjustment and powered adjustment (together with top settings) are more likely to be carried over from the prevailing mannequin.

*Picture used of the present Slavia for illustration functions.

We don’t foresee any modifications when it comes to the rear seat house, and the brand new Slavia ought to proceed to supply good house for 2 passengers. There must be sufficient room for a tall passenger to take a seat behind their very own driving place. Though, the consolation issue might be improved with the possible introduction of massaging seats which can be additionally out there with the brand new Kushaq. 

Options

The prevailing Skoda Slavia is a well-loaded sedan as it’s, so there’s not numerous scope for enchancment within the first place. Fundamentals like keyless entry, auto-folding ORVMs, push-button begin/cease, auto AC, Sort-C charging ports, rear AC vents and rear central armrest are anticipated to be carried over. 

*Picture used of the present Slavia for illustration functions.

The dimensions of the primary infotainment system will probably stay the identical, however the performance might be improved with the AI assistant options as seen on the Kushaq. Connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will proceed to be wi-fi. 

Nevertheless, the brand new 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster has been noticed within the spied images, which can present a greater expertise than the 8-inch digital show supplied on the present mannequin. Skoda may additionally equip the Slavia with rear seat massagers as seen on the Kushaq, however we hope they’ve heard our suggestions, and provides that characteristic for the entrance passengers as a substitute of the rear.

Really feel-good options like powered entrance seats, single-pane electrical sunroof, ventilated seats and related automotive know-how are anticipated to proceed untampered. 

Security

The prevailing Skoda Slavia has a sturdy security bundle, proper from the bottom variant with options like six airbags, digital stability program, traction management, ISOFIX mounts and rear defogger as customary fitments. 

*Picture of the Kushaq facelift used for illustration functions.

It additionally will get options like hill maintain management, rain-sensing wipers and fog lamps within the greater variants, which shall proceed to be a part of the bundle. However whereas we don’t anticipate Skoda to supply any autonomous driving help methods (ADAS) options, we do hope the automotive will get a superb decision 360-degree digital camera. 

Provided that there are not any modifications anticipated to the chassis and platform, the 5-star International NCAP security rankings for each grownup and baby occupant safety must be relevant on the brand new mannequin too. 

Drive Expertise

With this replace, we don’t anticipate any revisions to the engine choices of the Skoda Slavia, and it shall proceed with the prevailing 1-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines. The transmission possibility for the smaller engine, nevertheless, might be upgraded from a 6-speed computerized to an 8-speed computerized. If our drive expertise within the Kushaq is something to go by, that can make for a smoother drive expertise within the metropolis, whereas serving to it cruise in a extra environment friendly method on the freeway. 

*Picture of the Kushaq facelift used for illustration functions.

The larger 1.5-litre engine will proceed to be the fanatic’s alternative with a 7-speed DCT solely, no guide. Listed below are the specs:

MT – Guide Transmission / AT – Torque Converter (computerized)DCT – Twin-Clutch Transmission (computerized)

CarDekho Says…

The updates to the Skoda Slavia aren’t going to be groundbreaking. The explanations you is perhaps contemplating the Slavia as you already know it are seemingly going to be the identical, which is, you need an elegant-looking sedan that feels fun-to-drive with actually sorted chassis dynamics that additionally has sufficient consolation, practicality and options to maintain your loved ones completely happy. With this facelift, what you’re going to get is barely fashionable appears to be like, and probably, higher comfort with new options to go along with it.