The Škoda Slavia is a subcompact sedan (B-segment) manufactured by Škoda primarily for the Indian market. It was introduced in November 2021 and has been produced since 2022. Built on the MQB A0 IN platform adapted for India, the vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Virtus sedan. The Slavia replaced the Volkswagen Polo-based Rapid.
Overview
The Slavia was introduced on 18 November 2021. Compared to the preceding Rapid, the Slavia is longer, wider, and taller with a longer wheelbase. At launch, the Slavia in India is offered in three trims, which are the base-spec Active, mid-spec Ambition and top-spec Style.
The Slavia is available with a choice of two turbocharged petrol engines. The entry-level option is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI unit producing and paired to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. The more powerful option is a 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI motor with that gets a 7-speed DSG gearbox and formerly, a 6-speed manual gearbox too. The 1.5 TSI is also equipped with the cylinder deactivation technology. The manual transmission for the 1.5 TSI engine was discontinued by September 2024.
The Škoda Slavia contains 95% local parts.
Facelift
Slavia facelift was revealed on 18 August 2026 with updated design, bigger instrument cluster screen, rear massage seats and 360 degree camera.
In October 2026, Skoda Auto India launched the facelifted Slavia in India starting at Rs.10 lakh (ex-showroom), introducing updated exterior styling, a 360-degree cameras, an improved air conditioning system and a new 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission for the 1.0-liter TSI engine.
Other International Markets
Vietnam The Slavia is assembled from CKD in Vietnam by Thanh Cong Group since summer 2025.
Brunei As the follow-up of the reintroduction of Škoda Auto brand in Brunei, Škoda Auto's distributor in Brunei, TCY Motors unveiled the Slavia, offered only in the Style variant powered with 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine mated with 6-speed automatic and other Škoda cars on 24 January 2024.
Middle East From late 2026, the Slavia is to be exported from India and sold by Volkswagen Group Middle East in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Powertrain Petrol enginesModelDisplacementValvetrain configurationPowerTorqueTransmissionTop speedAcceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)1.0 TSI999 cc I3inline-3 DOHC6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic189 km/h (117 mph)9.7 s1.5 TSI1,498 cc I4inline-4 DOHC7-speed DSG203 km/h (126 mph)7.6 s
Safety In April 2023, the Slavia was awarded five stars for both adult and child occupant protection by Global NCAP 2.0 (based on Latin NCAP 2016) under its Safer Cars for India project. The rating was based on tests performed on both the Slavia and its twin, the Volkswagen Virtus. Despite being optional (now standard across all variants since July 2024), the Slavia and Virtus' side and curtain airbags met Global NCAP's requirements to be fitted during the side pole test. In all tests, protection of most body parts was deemed good or adequate, but there was moderate rearward intrusion of the pedals in the frontal offset test and a moderate risk of rib fracture in the side pole test.
In April 2024, side and curtain airbags were made standard equipment on the Slavia.
References
External links
Official website