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India-Bound Skoda Slavia Facelift Revealed
28 Jul
Summary
- New 8-speed automatic for 1.0 TSI engine coming soon.
- Updated styling includes revised grille and tail-lamps.
- Cabin gets tech upgrades like a larger digital driver's display.
The Skoda Slavia facelift is scheduled to launch in India on August 18, 2026, bringing notable enhancements to the midsize sedan. While retaining its familiar silhouette, the exterior will feature a revised grille, updated LED daytime running lights, and a redesigned rear bumper with revised LED tail-lamps for a more contemporary look. These subtle styling tweaks aim to align the Slavia with Skoda's latest global design language.
The cabin is also set to receive significant technology upgrades, potentially borrowing features from the updated Kushaq. These may include a larger fully digital driver's display and revised seat upholstery. Higher variants might also gain front parking sensors. The sedan is expected to continue with its existing powertrain options, but the 1.0-litre TSI engine will now be offered with a new eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission, replacing the current six-speed unit, promising smoother performance.
The powerful 1.5-litre TSI engine will remain available with its existing manual and seven-speed DSG automatic transmission options. With these updates, the facelifted Slavia is expected to command a slight premium and will continue its competition against rivals like the Volkswagen Virtus, Hyundai Verna, and Honda City.
