Skoda has launched the new Slavia, the 2026 facelift of its midsize sedan, at Rs 10 lakh for the base Classic and Rs 18.84 lakh for the Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DSG, ex-showroom. The car was unveiled on 18 August with bookings at Rs 15,000, and it is in showrooms from 6 October.
The headline change is a new 8-speed torque converter automatic for the 1.0 TSI, which Skoda calls a first in the segment. The update also brings a 360-degree camera, bigger screens, an AI assistant in the infotainment and a rear-seat massager on the top two trims.
Prices, variant by variant
There are six trims and twelve variants. Classic is manual only, Monte Carlo is automatic only, and the 1.5 TSI DSG is limited to Prestige and Monte Carlo. All prices are ex-showroom.
| Trim | 1.0 TSI manual | 1.0 TSI 8-speed AT | 1.5 TSI DSG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | Rs 10 lakh | not offered | not offered |
| Classic Plus | Rs 10.99 lakh | Rs 12.49 lakh | not offered |
| Signature | Rs 13.94 lakh | Rs 14.94 lakh | not offered |
| Sportline | Rs 14.34 lakh | Rs 15.34 lakh | not offered |
| Prestige | Rs 15.89 lakh | Rs 16.89 lakh | Rs 18.59 lakh |
| Monte Carlo | not offered | Rs 17.29 lakh | Rs 18.84 lakh |
Engines and the new 8-speed automatic
Both engines carry over. The 1.0 TSI three-cylinder makes 114 bhp and 178 Nm. The 1.5 TSI four-cylinder has Active Cylinder Technology, which shuts two cylinders under light load, and makes 148 bhp and 250 Nm. What changes is the gearbox on the smaller engine: the old 6-speed torque converter is replaced by an 8-speed unit, while the 6-speed manual stays. The 1.5 keeps its 7-speed DSG and is still not offered with a manual.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSI, 3 cylinder | 114 bhp | 178 Nm | 6-speed manual | Classic to Prestige |
| 1.0 TSI, 3 cylinder | 114 bhp | 178 Nm | 8-speed torque converter automatic | Classic Plus to Monte Carlo |
| 1.5 TSI, 4 cylinder, ACT | 148 bhp | 250 Nm | 7-speed DSG | Prestige, Monte Carlo |
What has changed outside
The nose gets new LED headlamps and fog lamps. At the back there are new LED tail lamps with sequential turn indicators. Every trim above Classic rides on new 16-inch alloy wheels, each with its own design: Lynx on Classic Plus, Radim on Signature, Ving black on Sportline, Savio dual-tone on Prestige and Savio black with red brake calipers on the Monte Carlo. The Monte Carlo also gets red stripes and a badge on the grille, plus a black roof on six of its colours.
Ten colours are on offer. Arctic Silver and Cappuccino Beige are new, with Cappuccino Beige deliveries starting only in December 2026. The rest are Shimla Green, Steel Grey, Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Cherry Red, Deep Black and Lava Blue. The Classic and Classic Plus get the smallest palette.
Inside: bigger screens and an AI assistant
From Signature up, the touchscreen grows to 25.6 cm with inbuilt connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an AI Assistant powered by Google Cloud. Classic and Classic Plus keep a 17.7 cm screen and analogue dials. Signature and Sportline get a 20.32 cm Virtual Cockpit, while Prestige and Monte Carlo get the larger 26.03 cm unit with turn-by-turn navigation. Climatronic automatic climate control is now standard on every variant, and the electric sunroof starts at Classic Plus.
Prestige and Monte Carlo add electrically adjustable, ventilated front seats and a rear-seat massager, which Skoda says is a first for the class.
Safety: six airbags on every variant, 360 camera from Sportline
Six airbags, ESC, hill hold, TPMS and 25-plus safety features are standard across the range, and the Slavia carries a 5-star Global NCAP rating. The new 360 Area View camera comes on Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo. Signature gets a plain rear-view camera, and the two Classic trims have none. There is still no ADAS or blind-spot monitoring on any variant.
Size, boot and warranty
The sedan is unchanged in size at 4,541 mm long on a 2,651 mm wheelbase, with a 521-litre boot that grows to 1,050 litres with the 60:40 rear seat folded. The tank holds 45 litres. Skoda Super Care covers the car with a 4-year or 1,00,000 km warranty, four labour-free services in the first two years and four years of roadside assistance.
Which one to buy
The Classic at Rs 10 lakh is the price that gets people into the showroom, but it is a plain car: steel wheels, a small screen, no sunroof and no camera. Classic Plus at Rs 10.99 lakh adds the alloys and the sunroof and is the first trim with the new automatic, at Rs 12.49 lakh, which makes it the sensible entry point for city buyers.
Signature at Rs 13.94 lakh is where the big screen, the Virtual Cockpit and connected features arrive. Sportline adds the 360 camera for Rs 40,000 more. Prestige brings the electric ventilated seats and the rear massager, and the 1.5 TSI DSG at Rs 18.59 lakh is the one for people who want the quicker engine. The Monte Carlo is the same car with sportier looks and no manual option.