The Czech automobile manufacturer Skoda Auto India has launched the Slavia facelift which brings a few updates to the sedan 2026 model. The Skoda Slavia facelift includes revised styling more equipment and a new 8-speed automatic gearbox giving the Slavia a few more reasons to stand out in the sedan segment. Pre bookings for the New Skoda Slavia Facelift model have opened while prices will be announced in first week of October.
The New Skoda Slavia Facelift has been unveiled in 10 colour options including two new shades- Arctic Silver and Cappuccino Beige. The range continues with five standard trims, followed by the top-spec Monte Carlo. The Colour choices will be available based on the variant, this also gets dual-tone options. The Cappuccino Beige shade will be available from December 2026 onwards.
New Skoda Slavia Facelift
The latest update in New Skoda Slavia Facelift brings more of an update than a complete makeover. The side profile remains mostly unchanged retaining the sharp creases that have become a familiar part of the Slavia’s look. The car now gets newly designed 16-inch alloy wheels finished in a dual tone treatment on the standard versions and black on the Monte Carlo.
At the front Skoda has revised the fascia with a new grille, slimmer fog lamps, updated bumpers and new LED headlights with a revised DRL signature. The elements within the grille are not illuminated unlike those on the Kushaq. At the back the Slavia gets new LED tail lights with sequential turn indicators along with a redesigned bumper.
The Monte Carlo looks great with its red painted brake callipers and Monte Carlo badges on the front fenders. It also gets a diffuser and lip spoiler at the rear. The Monte Carlo is also the only variant to get an all black cabin with red highlights.
Features & Equipment
The dashboard layout of New Skoda Slavia Facelift remains similar but Skoda has added some new equipment to keep the Slavia stylish and competitive. The steering wheel is unchanged while a new 10.25-inch digital TFT instrument cluster sits behind it. The system gets navigation but it does not offer full-screen Maps.
The infotainment system has also got an upgrad to a 10.1-inch unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The standard Slavia gets a Beige and Black cabin theme, which gives the interior a more open feel compared to the all-black setup.
The New Skoda Slavia Facelift has got a 360-degree camera with decent image quality and usability. Rear passengers also get massaging seats, already seen on the Kushaq. Since there are no mechanical changes the Slavia’s cabin space and overall comfort remain the same.
However, New Skoda Slavia Facelift doesnt not get all the expected features. Rear ventilated seats, rear sun blinds and a separate climate zone for the back seat are not available. The New Skoda Slavia Facelift also does not get ADAS.
Other features carried over include six airbags a single-pane sunroof, cooled glovebox, cruise control, ventilated front seats, rear AC vents, auto-dimming IRVM, front and rear armrests, Type-C ports, single-zone automatic climate control and a wireless charger.
| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol TSI | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol TSI |
| Power | 115 PS | 150 PS |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / 8-speed AT (NEW) | 7-speed DSG |
New 8-Speed Gearbox
The Slavia is currently India’s second best-selling sedan behind its Volkswagen Virtus. The New Skoda Slavia Facelift has been launched to help strengthen its position particularly with the addition of an 8-speed automatic gearbox for the 1.0-litre TSI engine. This gearbox was first introduced with the Kushaq facelift.
The engine in New Skoda Slavia Facelift remains unchanged producing 115 bhp and 178 Nm. It can be paired with either a 6-speed gearbox or the new 8-speed automatic.
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The 1.0 litre TSI engine is available across the range including the Monte Carlo. The larger 1.5 litre TSI meanwhil is reserved for the Prestige and Monte Carlo variants. The 6-speed manual option is no longer offered with this engine. Its output remains unchanged at 148 bhp and 250 Nm with power sent through a 7 speed DSG.
