Skoda Slavia India Launch Date Confirmed

The Skoda Slavia compact sedan will go on sale as early as this month with the 1.0-litre TSI variant to arrive on February 28, while the 1.5-litre TSI version will go on sale on March 3, 2022.

By Sameer Contractor

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Published on February 10, 2022

Highlights

The Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI goes on sale on February 28, 2022
The Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI goes on sale on March 3, 2022
The Slavia will replace the Rapid as Skoda's most accessible model

Skoda Auto India has announced the launch date of the upcoming Slavia compact sedan and the model will be arriving as early as this month itself. Skoda will first launch the Slavia 1.0-litre TSI version on February 28, 2022, while the 1.5-litre TSI version will go on sale on March 3 this year. Test drives and deliveries will begin on the respective dates for both versions. The Skoda Slavia will replace the Rapid in the company's line-up and we know nearly everything about it barring the prices. Also Read: Skoda Slavia Production Begins In India Zac Hollis, Director - Skoda Auto India confirmed the development in a tweet. He wrote, "Despite the industry challenges, I am happy to share that we are delivering on our committed timelines for the launch of both, the 1.0 L and 1.5 L Skoda Slavia." Despite the industry challenges, I am happy to share that we are delivering on our committed timelines for the launch of both, the 1.0 L and 1.5 L #ŠKODASLAVIA. Test-drives and Customer deliveries to commence with the respective launch dates. pic.twitter.com/QDF2Y9Olzb — Zac Hollis (@Zac_Hollis_) February 10, 2022 undefined Skoda commenced production of the new Slavia last month at its Chakan facility and the model is already on showroom floors pan India. The Slavia is the second offering from the automaker under the India 2.0 strategy and is based on the MQB A0 IN platform. The model shares its underpinnings with the Kushaq that includes the engine and transmission choices as well as a basket of features. The design language on the Slavia mimics that of the larger sedans from Skoda including the Octavia and Superb. The Slavia is manufactured at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India's plant in Chakan, Maharashtra Prices will be crucial on the Skoda Slavia that will most likely be the brand's most affordable offering in India. The compact sedan will replace the Rapid in the company's line-up. The new Slavia will take on the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna Honda City, as well as the Vento replacement from Volkswagen arriving later in the year.