Skoda Slavia facelift

Skoda is readying a mid-life update for the Slavia sedan, to sharpen its appeal with fresher styling and more technology. The facelift is expected to retain the strengths of the current car, such as strong turbo-petrol engines and a spacious cabin. However, it should also add features that better match newer rivals. The Slavia facelift shall go against the Volkswagen Virtus and the Honda City in its segment. Let’s delve into the anticipated key highlights of this upcoming car.

Skoda Slavia Facelift: Engine and performance

The Skoda Slavia facelift is expected to carry forward the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI turbo-petrol engines. Transmission options should continue to include:

• A 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic (torque converter) for the 1.0 TSI engine.
• A 7-speed dual-clutch (DSG/DCT) for the 1.5 TSI engine.

Performance shall remain one of the segment benchmarks, with strong mid-range punch, rather than any radical change in outright power.​

Skoda Slavia Facelift: Handling specifications

This Skoda car is expected to keep its current MQB-A0-IN platform, which already offers a stiff structure and predictable dynamics. The sedan should continue with a front MacPherson strut suspension and rear torsion beam setup. It might have alloy wheels in the 16–17 inch range, and all-wheel disc brakes in higher variants. Tyre sizes are likely to remain similar to the current car, offering good grip and composure.​

Skoda Slavia Facelift: Dimensions

The Slavia facelift is not expected to change significantly in size, so overall length should stay around 4500mm. Width and height are also likely to be broadly carried over, meaning a planted stance, good headroom, and a large boot. Any dimensional tweaks, if they happen, are expected to be minor and cosmetic rather than affecting cabin space.​

Skoda Slavia Facelift: Design

The exterior design of this upcoming Skoda car is foreseen to feature a revised grille and reshaped front and rear bumpers. It may also have updated LED headlamps and DRLs to give it a fresher and more aggressive look. The rear could get tweaked LED taillamps and a new bumper design. Higher variants may feature new, sportier alloy wheel designs and subtle trim changes. Overall, the silhouette should remain familiar, perhaps, in line with Skoda’s latest global design language.​

Skoda Slavia Facelift: Interior

The new Slavia is expected to retain the basic dashboard layout but get richer materials. It may feature:

• New upholstery patterns.
• New colour themes.
• Larger or updated touchscreen.
• A more advanced digital driver display.
• Dual-zone climate control on higher trims.
• Expanded connected-car functions.

Skoda may also refine seat comfort and add small convenience touches like improved storage and enhanced ambient lighting.​

Skoda Slavia Facelift: Safety features

The facelift of Slavia is expected to build on the strong safety package of the current car. It already scores highly in crash tests and offers multiple active and passive safety systems. The newer version is expected to include:​

• Six airbags on higher variants.
• ABS with EBD and electronic stability control.
• Traction control and hill-hold assist.
• Tyre pressure monitoring system.
• Rear parking sensors and camera, with a 360-degree camera likely on top trims.
• ISOFIX child-seat mounts.
• An ADAS suite with features like lane assist or autonomous emergency braking, at least on top-spec versions.​

Skoda Slavia Facelift: Price and Launch Date

The Skoda Slavia facelift is anticipated to come at an ex-showroom price range of roughly ₹12 lakh to ₹19 lakh. A market launch in India is widely expected sometime in 2026, potentially in the first half or around the festive season.​

Disclaimer: The details shared above are based on early reports, speculations, and leaked information about the Skoda Slavia facelift, and the final production model may differ in terms of specifications, features, design, and pricing.