Skoda Slavia pros and cons — Does it have the ‘Skodaness’?

Skoda Auto India has been selling an average of 1,400 Slavias every month when we look at the data from the last six months. While this might seem like a small figure, it is higher than most of its rivals, second only to its sister car — Volkswagen Virtus. Here are the top Skoda Slavia pros and cons that you might want to consider before buying a new sedan in India.

Top Skoda Slavia pros 

Practicality

Thanks to its adequate ground clearance, the Slavia clears bumps easily, making going over bad roads a carefree experience. The classic three box design gives it the virtue of a large boot and a spacious cabin, all of which enhance the practicality quotient. 

Satisfying performance

The Slavia comes with the option of a 1.0-litre TSI engine and a more powerful 1.5-litre TSI engine, neither of which feel dull or unexciting. The car keeps the enthusiast in you satisfied, offering a good balance of practicality and performance. Adding to the handsome performance are sorted driving dynamics and handling.

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Styling

While the Virtus looks more aggressive of the two siblings, the Slavia follows a more balanced and understated approach to styling. It gives a vibe of premiumness and luxury that the Skoda brand is associated with. 

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Top Skoda Slavia cons

Questionable reliability of DSG variants

Volkswagen’s DQ200 dual-clutch transmission isn’t known to be a very reliable gearbox, and has been known to cause issues to owners in the past as well. The same gearbox comes paired to the 1.5-litre TSI engine on the Slavia.

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Subpar interior 

The quality of materials doesn’t feel as premium as on other Skoda cars in India that are currently on sale and the ones that we have seen in the past. The fit and finish levels aren’t up to the par either.

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Fuel efficiency of 1.0-litre engine

The 1.5-litre motor is quite fuel efficient, thanks to the two-cylinder deactivation technology. On the other hand, the smaller 1.0-litre engine drinks a lot and isn’t a very pocket friendly choice when it comes to the cost of ownership.