Skoda has quietly added two new colors to the Slavia Monte Carlo, and only 200 cars will wear them. The shades, Shimla Green and Steel Grey, both come with a black roof (dual-tone). Best part? Skoda isn't charging a rupee more for the exclusivity.
Shimla Green & Steel Grey: what's new and what's limited
The two fresh colors are Shimla Green and Steel Grey. Both get a black roof for a dual-tone look. Skoda will build just 200 cars across these two shades. That takes the Slavia's total palette to seven options, but only for now. The Monte Carlo already comes in two single colors, Lava Blue and Deep Black, plus three dual-tone shades with a black roof: Candy White, Brilliant Silver, and Cherry Red. Nothing else changes. Same kit, same engines, same mechanical setup. This is purely a color play to keep buyers interested.
₹16.69-18.19 lakh with no price hike: how the value stacks up
The Monte Carlo sits at ₹16.69 lakh for the 1.0 TSI AT and ₹18.19 lakh for the 1.5 TSI DCT (ex-showroom). On-road prices will be higher after road tax, registration, and insurance, which vary by state. The nice bit is that Skoda hasn't added any premium for these rare colors. You pay the standard Monte Carlo price. Compare that with the Hyundai Verna, whose top trim runs to about ₹18.26 lakh. So the fully loaded Slavia is a touch cheaper, and it brings a 5-star Global NCAP body (top safety rating) with 6 airbags as standard. For a buyer who wants a sporty, safe sedan without paying extra for a rare paint job, it makes sense.
Where the Monte Carlo sits in the Slavia range
The Monte Carlo is the flagship trim, built on the top-spec Prestige. The rest of the range starts much lower. The base Classic 1.0 TSI MT is ₹10 lakh. The Sportline sits at ₹13.55-14.55 lakh and shares some of the blacked-out styling. The Prestige runs ₹15.29-18.04 lakh. The Monte Carlo adds the real sporty touches over these: dual-tone paint, blacked-out grille, bumper bits, mirrors, and 16-inch alloys; Monte Carlo badges on the front fenders; smoked tail lamps; and a black boot-lip spoiler. Inside you get an all-black cabin with red accents, a red driver's display theme, red-and-black leatherette seats, metal pedals, and red stitching. It's clearly aimed at the buyer who wants the sedan to look and feel special.
Skoda Slavia
Sedan1.0 TSI AT vs 1.5 TSI DCT: which one to pick
Both engines are turbo-petrols and come only with automatic gearboxes. The 1.0 TSI (three-cylinder) makes 114 bhp and 178 Nm (pulling power), paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic. It returns up to 20.32 kmpl (ARAI, a government test that's always higher than real driving). The 1.5 TSI (four-cylinder) is the one to have if you love driving. It makes 148 bhp and 250 Nm with a quick 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic). It also gets Active Cylinder Technology, which shuts two cylinders under light load to save fuel, and still claims 19.36 km/L. The 1.0 is smooth and frugal for city and light highway use. The 1.5 is the enthusiast's pick, and it costs only ₹1.5 lakh more.
Facelift timing: why these 200 units may be the last
A Slavia facelift is expected soon. Skoda hasn't officially linked these new colors to the refresh. But carmakers often roll out special editions late in a model's life to keep interest up and clear stock. With only 200 units planned, these two colors could well be among the final examples of the current Monte Carlo. The sedan has been selling about 1,000 units a month over the last three months, strong for a segment losing buyers to SUVs. If you specifically want the current-gen Monte Carlo in one of these shades, waiting isn't really an option.
Verdict: grab one now or wait for the facelift?
If you want a sharp-looking, safe petrol sedan and don't want to pay extra for a rare color, grab one of these 200s. The Monte Carlo is already the best-equipped, sportiest Slavia, and there's no price penalty. But if you can wait, the facelift will bring newer lighting, alloys, and cabin updates, which some buyers may prefer. Our pick: the Slavia Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT at ₹18.19 lakh in Shimla Green. It's the fun, feature-loaded version, priced below the Verna's top trim, and it's genuinely rare.
References: Skoda India — official website
