Skoda Slavia Classic, Signature, Prestige Variants Explained: Which One Should You Pick?

Skoda Auto launched its Slavia – the successor to the Skoda Rapid – in February 2022 in India. Since then, the Slavia sedan has received special editions (Style edition, Matte edition, Elegance edition, Lava Blue edition) as well as several updates including Skoda offering six airbags across the Slavia range. The variant line-up of the sedan consists of Classic, Signature, and Prestige, corresponding to Active, Ambition, and Style offered previously. With this variant rejig, the Skoda Slavia is now available at a starting price of Rs 10.69 lakh, reflecting a decrease of Rs 94,000. At the top of the heap sits the Prestige variant. That can be had at Rs 18.69 lakh. The prices are ex-showroom. 

Like the Skoda Kushaq, the Slavia gets two engine options: a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol (114bhp) and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine (148bhp). The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol MT is available with the Classic, while the other two variants (Signature and Prestige) come with a choice of four powertrain options: 1.0 TSI MT, 1.0 TSI AT, 1.5 TSI MT, and 1.5 TSI DSG. With an ARAI-rated 20.32km/l mileage, the 1.0 turbo-petrol MT is the most efficient option, while the 1.0 turbo-petrol AT, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol MT, and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT returns 18.73km/l, 19km/l, and 19.36km/l, respectively. 

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Skoda Slavia: Variants and Features

Here's a look at what features each variant offers:

Skoda Slavia Classic

-  Halogen headlamps with LED DRLs
-  Electrically adjustable ORVMs
-  Rear defogger
-  Rear parking sensors
-  15-inch steel wheels with Carme wheel covers
-  Multi-function steering
-  7.0-inch infotainment screen
-  Wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
-  Fabric seats
-  Tilt and telescopic steering adjust
-  Height-adjustable driver seat
-  4 speakers
-  Auto start-stop 
-  ABS with ESC and EBD
-  Traction control
-  Three-point seat belts
-  Tyre pressure monitor
-  6 airbags
-  ISOFIX anchors
-  12V power socket 

Skoda Slavia Signature (In addition to What Classic Gets)

-  LED taillamps
-  Front fog lamp chrome garnish
-  Rear AC vents
-  Chrome accents on door handles
-  16-inch Lynx alloy wheels
-  Shark-fin antenna
-  Ambient lighting
-  Leather-wrapped steering wheel
-  Front and rear armrests
-  60:40 split rear seats 
-  10.0-inch touchscreen with Skoda Play apps
-  Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
-  3.5-inch TFT instrument cluster
-  Cooled glovebox
-  8 speakers
-  Cruise control
-  Remote engine start/stop, lock/unlock door
-  Auto climate control
-  Hill hold control
-  Paddle shifters (AT only)
-  Rear camera
-  Multiple USB-C type ports

Skoda Slavia Prestige (In addition to What Signature Gets)

-  LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs
-  Window chrome garnish
-  Electrically foldable ORVMs
-  Rear bumper chrome garnish
-  Auto headlamps with follow-me-home function
-  Auto-dimming IRVM
-  16-inch Ving alloy wheels
-  Electric sunroof
-  8.0-inch fully digital instrument cluster
-  Ventillated front seats
-  Electric adjustment for front seats
-  Footwell illumination
-  Skoda Sound System with subwoofer
-  Wireless charger

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In terms of market competition, the Skoda Slavia takes on the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz (Rs 9.40 lakh), Volkswagen Virtus (Rs 11.56 lakh), Honda City (Rs 11.82 lakh), and the Hyundai Verna (Rs 11 lakh).