10 Features On The Skoda Slavia That Can Make It The Segment Leader

Skoda Slavia has been turning heads since the unveil. Compact SUVs have overtaken the sedan segment for a while, and this is an attempt to reignite it. Skoda aims to ignite the spark in the segment again, and sedans are their best products.

Let’s look at the features that can make it the segment king:

1. MQB A0 IN Platform
   

   

   Slavia is replacing the Rapid and is significantly better than it. The Slavia is based on India specific MQB A0 IN platform like the Skoda Kushaq. This platform caters to the Indian specific taste of the people here, significantly catering to the added chrome elements in the exterior.

2. The Sweet 1.5L TSI Engine
   

   

   Performance is something where Skoda leaves no stone unturned. The Slavia is offered with two TSI engines. A 1.0-litre TSI and a larger 1.5-litre TSI engine. The smaller engine is mated to a 6-speed manual/AT transmission, while the bigger one gets a similar manual and a 7-speed DSG transmission. The former makes 113hp while the latter churns out 150hp & 250Nm torque, which is class-leading in the segment.

3. Class-Leading Boot Space
   

   The Skoda Slavia has another class-leading feature that is the boot space. Like the Octavia witnessed last year, this has a huge boot space of 521 litres. This can accommodate the enormous suitcases with ease. The rear seats fold down in a 60:40 ratio making even more room to keep your bags.

4. Comfortable Interior
   

   

   The interior of the Slavia is significantly better than the Rapid. It gets a dual-tone finish with a piano black dash and additional black textures. The leatherette seats get a dual-stitching finish giving a more premium finish. It is also equipped with rear AC vents and enough charging ports to keep your devices powered.

5. Aggressive Design
   

   

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   Skoda has greatly focused on the design giving it an aggressive face. It appears like a baby Octavia with the L-shaped DRLs and the sleek cuts on the side with a coupe-like roofline. The signature enormous front grille with contrasting chrome elements all over is undoubtedly impressive.

6. European Touch
   

   

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   There is something different about Skoda & VW cars that just make them shine in the crowded segments. The driving dynamics and the engine performance is top-notch, along with a premium feel in the cabin. There is no compromise on the build quality, and they are loaded with the best features possible.

7. Longest Wheelbase
   

   

   Among the list of unique features in the segment, it has the longest wheelbase in the segment. The wheelbase of the Slavia is 2651mm, giving the rear passengers some more legroom and adding comfort to the rich cabin.

8. Road Presence
   

   

   SUVs usually cater to road presence, but the Slavia slays there. The bold front grille and the Skoda badging on the side fenders and the rear establish it on the road. It fares smoothly through many twists & turns you take it.

9. Ground Clearance
   

   

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   Ground clearance is something essential while running on Indian roads. As we never know how bad the potholes can be, adequate ground clearance is necessary. Usually, sedans do not shine in this area, but again Slavia has relatively better ground clearance despite being a Sedan.

10. Safety Tech
    

    

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    The build quality is robust, and we have the Skoda thud on closing the doors. Safety-wise it is equipped with six airbags, ABS, ESC and a tyre pressure monitoring system. It also has a multi-collision braking system and an electronic differential system with child hold assists for the automatic variants.