Skoda Slavia Facelift Spotted Testing in India – Here's What’s New
With considerable upgrades over its predecessor, the new Slavia is expected to command a premium ranging between Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000.
By Sanorita
Spy shots of the facelifted Skoda Slavia have emerged online, giving us an early glimpse of the changes on the sedan. While the overall shape remains the same, the sedan gains a more aggressive face with a lower, sharply styled air dam, a refreshed grille, and updated headlamp internals. From the side, the sedan is largely unchanged, though alloy wheels look new.
The rear also shows subtle revisions on the bumper and a connected LED taillight strip, reminiscent of Skoda SUVs, hinting at a modernised look. While spy images don’t offer a full view of the facelifted Slavia’s cabin, what is visible suggests that Skoda has largely retained the familiar dashboard design. That said, the sedan appears to have borrowed the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster from the Kushaq facelift.
Skoda Slavia Facelift: Features
Skoda has yet to confirm the features of the facelifted Slavia, but reports indicate it could include dual-tone ambient lighting, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and even a rear seat massaging function, first seen on the new Kushaq.
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The current Slavia already comes well-equipped with a two-spoke steering wheel, wireless charging, a fully digital instrument cluster, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, touch-sensitive automatic climate control, and front-ventilated seats.
Skoda Slavia Facelift: Engine
The facelifted Slavia will likely keep its engine lineup largely unchanged, with the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol TSI units. The 1.0-litre turbo is expected to feature an 8-speed automatic, replacing the previous 6-speed unit. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol will likely feature a 7-speed DCT only.
Skoda Slavia Facelift: Launch Timeline
Skoda is expected to launch the updated sedan in India during the fourth quarter of 2026. With considerable upgrades over its predecessor, the new Slavia is expected to command a premium ranging between Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000.
