2026 Skoda Slavia facelift launched in India — New gearbox, features & more
- 1New 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission with the 1.0 TSI engine
- 2New features include 360-deg camera, rear seat massager and AI assistant
- 3Two new exterior colours, Arctic Silver and Cappuccino Beige, have been added
Skoda has launched the facelifted Slavia in India. The updated sedan is available in six variants: Classic, Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo.
The new Slavia gets several design updates, a new automatic gearbox option, a larger touchscreen and more safety features. It also gets a few new cabin features. The Slavia continues to compete with the Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus in the mid-size sedan segment.
2026 Skoda Slavia exterior
The Slavia facelift gets new LED headlamps with integrated fog lamps and new LED tail lamps with sequential turn indicators. The new Slavia Monte Carlo variant gets a sportier look than the other Slavia variants. It features red stripes on the front grille with a Monte Carlo badge, along with new LED headlamps, LED fog lamps and LED tail lamps with sequential turn indicators. It also gets new 16-inch black alloy wheels with red brake callipers. Other variants also get new 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, while the entry-level Classic continues with 15-inch steel wheels with covers.
2026 Skoda Slavia colour options
| Variant | Colour options |
|---|---|
| Classic | Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Cherry Red |
| Classic+ | Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Cherry Red, Lava Blue |
| Signature | Arctic Silver, Cappuccino Beige, Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Cherry Red, Deep Black, Lava Blue |
| Sportline | Arctic Silver, Cappuccino Beige, Shimla Green, Steel Grey, Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Cherry Red, Deep Black, Lava Blue |
| Prestige | Arctic Silver, Cappuccino Beige, Shimla Green, Steel Grey, Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Cherry Red, Deep Black, Lava Blue |
| Monte Carlo | Cappuccino Beige, Shimla Green, Steel Grey, Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Cherry Red, Deep Black, Lava Blue |
The Slavia facelift is available in 10 exterior colours, including two new shades: Arctic Silver and Cappuccino Beige. Skoda has confirmed that deliveries of the Cappuccino Beige colour will start only from December 2026. The other colours are Shimla Green, Steel Grey, Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Cherry Red, Deep Black and Lava Blue. However, not all colours are available with every variant.
Arctic Silver, Cappuccino Beige, Shimla Green and Steel Grey are available on the Signature, Sportline and Prestige variants. Deep Black starts from the Signature variant, while Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel and Cherry Red are also available on the entry-level Classic variant. The Monte Carlo gets its own colour options, with most shades offered in a dual-tone finish. Deep Black is the only solid colour available on this variant. Carbon Steel is not offered with the Monte Carlo.
2026 Skoda Slavia cabin features and comfort
Inside the 2026 Skoda Slavia facelift, the biggest update is the new 25.6 cm touchscreen infotainment system. Skoda says it is a first-in-segment feature and comes with built-in connectivity and an AI assistant powered by Google Cloud. It also supports Apple CarPlay.
The sedan gets a new 26.03 cm Virtual Cockpit with turn-by-turn navigation. This is larger than the 20.32 cm digital instrument cluster offered on the previous top variants. The updated Slavia also gets electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats and a rear-seat massager, which Skoda says is a first-in-segment feature. Higher variants continue to get Climatronic automatic air conditioning.
New Skoda Slavia facelift safety features
The Skoda Slavia facelift retains its 5-star Global NCAP rating for both adult and child protection. It gets six airbags and more than 25 safety features across the range. A new addition is the 360-degree camera, which shows a top-down view of the car's surroundings on the touchscreen. It is available on the Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo variants, while the Classic and Classic+ variants get a standard rear-view camera.
All-new Skoda Slavia engine and gearbox options
The Slavia facelift continues with two turbo-petrol engine options. The 1.0 TSI engine is available with a 6-speed manual gearbox and, for the first time, an 8-speed torque converter automatic. Skoda says the 8-speed torque converter is a first-in-segment feature. It offers an alternative to the dual-clutch automatic gearboxes used by many rivals. The 1.5 TSI engine continues with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. This engine and gearbox combination is available on higher variants, including the Monte Carlo.
2026 Skoda Slavia booking & delivery
Pre-bookings for the Skoda Slavia facelift are now open. Prices will be announced in the first week of October, with deliveries starting in December.
Skoda Slavia ownership
The Slavia facelift comes with Skoda's Super Care programme. It includes a standard warranty of 4 years or 1,00,000 km, whichever comes first. Buyers also get four free services at 1,000 km, 7,500 km, 15,000 km and 30,000 km. These free services cover labour charges only. The package also includes 4 years of roadside assistance, with Skoda offering support across more than 190 cities in India.
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