The 2026 Slavia facelift is priced from ₹9.99 lakh to ₹18.84 lakh across six trims, and the gaps between them are uneven. Some steps cost ₹25,000 and some cost ₹3.5 lakh. The big mechanical change is the 1.0 TSI automatic, now an 8 speed torque converter. The 1.5 TSI with its 7 speed DSG is still here for people who care how a sedan drives. Pick badly and you either pay for chrome you never wanted or miss a ₹40,000 upgrade you would use every single day. I have two picks, one for most buyers and one for people who love driving. Here is how the range breaks down.
1.0 TSI 6 MT
Classic₹10.00Lon-road ₹11.13L
Classic+₹11.00Lon-road ₹12.61L
Signature₹13.95Lon-road ₹15.96L
Sportline₹14.34Lon-road ₹16.40L
Prestige₹15.89Lon-road ₹18.19L
1.0 TSI 8 TC
Classic+₹12.50Lon-road ₹14.31L
Signature₹14.95Lon-road ₹17.09L
Sportline₹15.34Lon-road ₹17.57L
Prestige₹16.89Lon-road ₹19.33L
Monte Carlo₹17.29Lon-road ₹19.78L
1.5 TSI 7 DSG
Prestige₹18.59Lon-road ₹21.25L
Monte Carlo₹18.84Lon-road ₹21.54L
Ex-showroom prices from the manufacturer. On-road estimate includes road tax, insurance, TCS (above ₹10L), handling and FASTag.
★ TNT's Smart Pick
Sportline AT
For most buyers the Slavia to buy is the Sportline 1.0 TSI AT at ₹15.34 lakh. It costs ₹40,000 more than the Signature AT, and that money gets you a 360 degree camera, black alloys, a gloss black spoiler and diffuser, and aluminium pedals. The 360 camera alone justifies the jump on a sedan this long that you will park in tight city spots every day. Everything else that makes the Slavia feel complete comes from the Signature underneath: the 10 inch screen with wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, 8 speakers, wireless charger, keyless entry, rear camera, front sensors and the 60:40 rear seat. The new 8 speed automatic makes the 115 PS 1.0 TSI easy to live with in traffic. If you love driving and can stretch to ₹18.84 lakh, my second pick is the Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DSG. It is the fastest Slavia, with 150 PS and 250 Nm through a 7 speed DSG plus rear disc brakes, and the 1.5 is the engine that makes this car special. It costs only ₹25,000 more than the Prestige 1.5 DSG, so if you are buying the 1.5, buy it as a Monte Carlo.
If the Slavia is on your shortlist, the
Skoda PDI Master Blueprint
is the inspection guide we'd want before any Skoda delivery.
Classic
₹10.00L(TSI 6 MT)
The fleet trim. Manual only, 15 inch steel wheels, halogen headlamps, a 7 inch screen with wired Android Auto and CarPlay, 4 speakers, auto AC and a height adjustable driver seat. No auto dimming mirror and no rear camera. It exists to hit ₹9.99 lakh. Private buyers should start one step up.
Standard features
195/65 R15 Steel Wheels
Low Tyre Pressure Warning
Rear Defogger
Auto AC
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
ORVM are electric adjust + Manual fold
Wired AA CP 4 speakers
12 V + 1 USB A
⚠ Watch-outs at this variant
No auto dimming IRVM
Halogen headlamps
Classic+
₹11.00L(TSI 6 MT) · ₹12.50L(TSI 8 TC)
The real entry Slavia at ₹10.99 lakh. Adds 16 inch alloys, LED headlamps with fog lamps, an electric sunroof, cruise control and rain sensing wipers. The AT at ₹12.49 lakh is the cheapest automatic Slavia and also gets hill hold and a leatherette steering wheel and gear knob. The right buy if your budget stops at ₹12.5 lakh.
What this adds
Rain Sensing Wipers
R16 205/55 R16 Alloys
LED headlamps + Fog lamps
Electric Sunroof
Cruise Control
Hill Hold(AT Only)
Leatherette Steering + Gear knob(AT Only)
Signature
₹13.95L(TSI 6 MT) · ₹14.95L(TSI 8 TC)
The well equipped middle. A 10 inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, 8 speakers, wireless charger, keyless entry with push button start, rear camera, front parking sensors, 60:40 split rear seat, auto headlamps, ambient lighting, rear AC vents, a cooled glovebox and USB C in both rows. A complete car. The only reason not to stop here is the Sportline, just ₹40,000 above.
What this adds
Auto Headlamps
Hill Hold in manual
Ambient light
Shark fin antenna
Black strip between taillamps
Chrome inserts on steering + ac vents
8 inch digital driver display
Rear ac vents
Sliding armrest
Rear camera
KESSY
60:40 split seats
ORVM Electric fold
Front parking sensors
25 cm infotainment + 8 speakers
Wireless charger
2 usb c at front 2 at rear
Cooled glove box
Seat backpocket with mobile holder
★ TNT's Pick
Sportline
₹14.34L(TSI 6 MT) · ₹15.34L(TSI 8 TC)
The smart pick. Everything in the Signature plus a 360 degree camera, black alloys, a gloss black spoiler and diffuser, Sportline badging and aluminium pedals. ₹14.34 lakh for the manual and ₹15.34 lakh for the 8 speed automatic. The automatic is the one I would buy, and it is the best balance of equipment, looks and price in the range.
The comfort trim. Ventilated front seats, 6 way electric seats, rear seat massage, leatherette upholstery, a larger 10.25 inch digital cockpit, the Skoda sound system with a subwoofer and footwell lighting. It is also where the 1.5 TSI DSG first appears, at ₹18.59 lakh. Worth the ₹1.55 lakh over the Sportline AT if ventilated seats are a must where you live.
What this adds
Leatherette seats
Chrome on gear knob + hand brake frame
26 CM virtual cockpit
6 way adjust electric seats
Ventilated front
Massage seats at rear
Skoda surround 8 + subwoofer
Footwell illumination
Rear disc in 1.5 tsi
Monte Carlo
₹17.29L(TSI 8 TC) · ₹18.84L(TSI 7 DSG)
The enthusiast pick, and only worth it with the 1.5. It builds on the Prestige with black alloys, red ambient lighting, a red themed digital cockpit, black leatherette with red stitching and, on the 1.5, red calipers with rear discs. The 1.5 TSI DSG at ₹18.84 lakh is the fastest Slavia and only ₹25,000 more than the Prestige 1.5. The 1.0 AT version at ₹17.29 lakh gives you the look without the engine.
What this adds
Black savio alloys
Red ambient lights
Red brake calipers + disc in 1.5 tsi
Red stitching on steering wheel, seats
Virtual cockpit red theme
Aluminium pedals
Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo Steering and Instrument Cluster
Where the Slavia falls short
No ADAS on any variant
Not even on the ₹18.84 lakh Monte Carlo. The Honda City offers Level 2 driver assistance from the V CVT at ₹14.29 lakh. If adaptive cruise and lane keep matter to you, no Slavia can give you either.
The 1.5 TSI starts at ₹18.59 lakh
The engine that makes the Slavia special comes only on the Prestige and Monte Carlo, and only with the DSG. There is no 1.5 manual and no 1.5 Sportline, so the jump from the sensible Slavia to the fast one is ₹3.5 lakh.
Rear drum brakes on every 1.0 TSI
Rear disc brakes come only with the 1.5. Every 1.0 Slavia, including the ₹17.29 lakh Monte Carlo 1.0 AT, has drums at the back.
Cabin quality trails the Verna
Skoda wins on build heft and that solid door thud, but cabin materials and finish feel a step behind the Hyundai Verna.
Firm ride on broken roads
The stiff setup is why the Slavia feels planted at highway speeds. On cratered city roads the same stiffness comes through as a busy, firm ride. The City and Verna are softer and more comfortable at low speed.
These Skoda quirks aren't deal-breakers, but they're the exact failure points the dealer won't draw your attention to during delivery. The full inspection sequence, with photo references for what each issue actually looks like, is in the Skoda PDI Master Blueprint at throttleandtech.com/pdi. ₹1,499 once, no upsells, no dealership sponsorship.
Variants to skip
Skip the Classic unless you are buying for a fleet
It is manual only, with halogen headlamps, 15 inch steel wheels and a 7 inch screen. The Classic+ costs ₹1 lakh more and adds alloys, LED headlamps, a sunroof and cruise control, which is the car most people actually want.
Skip the Signature and take the Sportline
The Sportline is ₹40,000 more and adds the 360 degree camera plus the blacked out styling. Only stay on the Signature if you specifically prefer chrome over the black look.
Skip the Monte Carlo 1.0 AT
At ₹17.29 lakh you are paying for the Monte Carlo look on the 1.0 engine. ₹1.55 lakh more gets you the Monte Carlo 1.5 DSG with 150 PS, the DSG and rear disc brakes. If the badge is what you want, buy it with the engine that earns it.
Frequently asked questions
Which Skoda Slavia variant should I buy?
The Sportline 1.0 TSI AT at ₹15.34 lakh for most buyers. It adds a 360 degree camera and the blacked out styling for ₹40,000 over the Signature AT. If you enjoy driving and can spend ₹18.84 lakh, the Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DSG is the fastest and most rewarding Slavia.
Is the Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI worth the extra money?
If driving matters to you, yes. The 1.5 TSI makes 150 PS and 250 Nm against the 1.0's 115 PS and 178 Nm, pairs with a 7 speed DSG and brings rear disc brakes. Going from the Sportline AT to the Monte Carlo 1.5 costs ₹3.5 lakh. For relaxed city and highway use, the 1.0 TSI with the new 8 speed automatic is enough.
What is the difference between the Slavia Signature and Sportline?
₹40,000. For that the Sportline adds a 360 degree camera, black alloys, a gloss black spoiler and diffuser and aluminium pedals. Everything else is shared. Unless you prefer the chrome look of the Signature, the Sportline is the better buy.
Does the Skoda Slavia have ADAS?
No. No Slavia variant offers Level 2 ADAS, adaptive cruise control or lane keep assist. You do get six airbags, stability control and a 5 star Global NCAP rating. If ADAS is a priority, the Honda City offers it from the V CVT.
Which is the cheapest Skoda Slavia automatic?
The Classic+ AT at ₹12.49 lakh, with the 1.0 TSI and the new 8 speed torque converter automatic. The base Classic is manual only.
Skoda Slavia vs Hyundai Verna vs Honda City vs VW Virtus, which should I buy?
The Slavia and Virtus are the driver's cars, with the most stable highway manners and the most solid build feel. The City and Verna ride softer and suit relaxed city driving better. For the most complete package on features, performance and value, the Verna turbo petrol is my overall favourite in this segment. Buy the Slavia if driving feel and highway stability come first.
Should I buy the Slavia Monte Carlo 1.0 or 1.5?
The 1.5. The Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DSG costs ₹1.55 lakh more than the 1.0 AT and gets 35 PS more, the DSG and rear disc brakes. The 1.0 Monte Carlo is the same look without the engine that makes the badge worth having.
