Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI launched at Rs 16.19 lakh

The Slavia 1.5 TSI commands a premium of Rs 2.20 lakh over the manual 1.0 TSI variant, and Rs 2.40 lakh over the automatic version.

Published On Mar 03, 2022 11:21:00 AM

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Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI launched at Rs 16.19 lakh

Just a few days after the Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI version’s launch, the Czech carmaker has launched the more powerful 1.5 TSI version in a single, fully loaded Style trim level. The Slavia 1.5 TSI manual is priced at Rs 16.19 lakh, while the automatic variant costs Rs 17.79 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Bookings for the Slavia 1.5 TSI have commenced as well, with deliveries slated to begin towards the end of this month.

The Slavia 1.5 TSI is only offered in top-spec Style trim
Uses a 150hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine

Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI prices (ex-showroom, India)
	1.5 TSI	1.0 TSI (with sunroof)	Difference
Style MT	Rs 16.19 lakh	Rs 13.99 lakh	Rs 2.20 lakh
Style AT	Rs 17.79 lakh	Rs 15.39 lakh	Rs 2.40 lakh

Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI: what’s different over the 1.0 TSI

The main change lies under the hood as this version of the Slavia uses the more powerful 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, TSI turbo-petrol engine that puts out 150hp and 250Nm (same as the unit in the Kushaq). This engine can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.

Visually, there is no change over the 1.0 TSI model to help differentiate the variants; hence it too features a well proportioned and sleek design, with strong ties to the rest of Skoda’s sedan range.

As mentioned above, the Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI is only available in the range-topping Style trim. This means that it comes with all bells and whistles, including a free-standing 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, connected car tech, digital instrument cluster automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, leatherette upholstery, a wireless charger, rear AC vents and a sunroof.

Skoda also offers a lot of safety features in this Style trim, including six airbags, ESC, an electronic differential system (EDS) and a tyre pressure monitor.

Skoda Slavia: competition check

Rivals for the new Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI are the same as the 1.0 TSI variants: the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, and VW Vento – until the Virtus replaces it later this year.