The Škoda Slavia is a subcompact sedan (B-segment) manufactured by Škoda primarily for the Indian market. It was introduced in November 2021 and was produced since 2022. Built on the MQB A0 IN platform adapted for India, the vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Virtus sedan.[1] The Slavia replaced the Volkswagen Polo-based Rapid.[2]
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Manufacturer | Škoda Auto |
Also called | Volkswagen Virtus |
Production | 2022–present |
Assembly | India: Chakan (Škoda VW India) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact car (B) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A0 IN |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DSG |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,651 mm (104.4 in) |
Length | 4,541 mm (178.8 in) |
Width | 1,752 mm (69.0 in) |
Height | 1,487 mm (58.5 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Škoda Rapid (India) |
The Slavia was introduced on 18 November 2021. Compared to the preceding Rapid, the Slavia is 128 mm (5.0 in) longer, 53 mm (2.1 in) wider, 20 mm (0.8 in) taller with a 98 mm (3.9 in) longer wheelbase. It is built with a localisation level of 95 percent.[3] At launch, the Slavia in India is offered in three trims, which are Active, Ambition and Style.[4]
The Slavia is available with a choice of two turbocharged petrol engines. The entry-level option is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI unit producing 115 PS (113 hp; 85 kW) and paired to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. The more powerful option, is a 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI motor with 150 PS (148 hp; 110 kW) that gets either the 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG gearbox. The 1.5 TSI is also equipped with the cylinder deactivation technology.[5]
In 2022, the Slavia contains 95% local parts.[6]
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Model | Displacement | Power | Torque | Transmission |
1.0 TSI | 999 cc I3 | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) | 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) | 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic |
1.5 TSI | 1,498 cc I4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG |
The Škoda Slavia is sold in India with a standard safety specification of two frontal airbags, i-Size approved ISOFIX anchorages, Electronic Stability Control, three-point seatbelts in all seats, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, post-collision braking and a tyre pressure monitor. Higher trim levels are additionally equipped with side torso airbags and head-protecting curtains.
The Slavia has not been independently crash-tested by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP), but Škoda claims it has been engineered to meet the requirements of Global NCAP's revised 2022 assessment scheme, including offset frontal impact, side impact, pedestrian protection (including the Euro NCAP upper leg impactor, which is not tested by Global NCAP), and that the optional curtain airbags have been tested for head protection in a side pole impact.[7]
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