Skoda Slavia Facelift Launched at ₹9.99 Lakh: Price, Variants, Features & What’s New

Skoda Auto India has launched the 2026 Slavia facelift in India, bringing the first major update to its midsize sedan since the model arrived in 2022. Prices now start at ₹9.99 lakh, ex-showroom, and go up to ₹18.84 lakh for the range-topping Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DSG.

The facelift keeps the Slavia’s familiar three-box design and existing turbo-petrol engines, but adds sharper exterior styling, upgraded screens, new comfort and convenience features, a 360-degree camera and, most importantly, a new 8-speed torque-converter automatic for the 1.0-litre TSI engine.

The updated Slavia is available in six trims — Classic, Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo — with customer deliveries scheduled to begin next week.

2026 Skoda Slavia facelift price in India

The Slavia facelift starts at ₹9.99 lakh for the entry-level Classic 1.0 TSI manual. The new 1.0 TSI automatic is available from the Classic+ trim, while the more powerful 1.5 TSI is restricted to the Prestige and Monte Carlo variants.

All prices are ex-showroom, India. The starting price remains effectively unchanged from the outgoing Slavia, while the range-topping version is now more expensive.

For buyers comparing the actual purchase cost, the ex-showroom figure is only the starting point. The final on-road price can vary with RTO, insurance, accessories, offers and the applicable dealer pricing.

The Classic is available only with the 1.0 TSI manual and costs ₹9.99 lakh.

The Classic+ is available with the 1.0 TSI manual at ₹10.99 lakh, while the new 1.0 TSI 8-speed automatic costs ₹12.49 lakh.

Moving up to the Signature, the 1.0 TSI manual is priced at ₹13.94 lakh, while the 8-speed automatic costs ₹14.94 lakh.

The Sportline costs ₹14.34 lakh with the 1.0 TSI manual and ₹15.34 lakh with the 1.0 TSI automatic.

The Prestige is available in three powertrain combinations. The 1.0 TSI manual costs ₹15.89 lakh, the 1.0 TSI 8-speed automatic costs ₹16.89 lakh, and the 1.5 TSI DSG is priced at ₹18.59 lakh.

At the top of the range, the Monte Carlo is automatic-only. The 1.0 TSI 8-speed automatic costs ₹17.29 lakh, while the 1.5 TSI DSG costs ₹18.84 lakh.

What has changed on the Skoda Slavia facelift?

The 2026 Slavia is not a completely redesigned sedan. Skoda has retained the MQB-A0-IN platform, overall proportions and the two turbo-petrol engine options.

Instead, the facelift focuses on the areas buyers notice most: exterior detailing, cabin technology, comfort equipment and the automatic transmission.

The biggest changes are:

• New LED headlamps and segmented DRLs
• Revised grille detailing and front bumper
• New LED fog lamps
• New 16-inch alloy wheel designs
• Revised LED tail-lamps with sequential turn indicators
• New exterior colours
• Larger infotainment and digital instrument screens
• New 360-degree camera
• Rear-seat massage function
• Variable-geometry AC compressor
• New 8-speed automatic for the 1.0 TSI
• Updated connected-car and AI voice-assistant functions

The result is an evolution of the existing Slavia rather than a visual transformation.

Exterior: sharper Slavia without changing its character

The Slavia continues with the same basic silhouette, but the facelift gives the sedan a more contemporary appearance.

At the front, the LED headlamps receive a new segmented DRL signature, while the grille gets revised chrome detailing. The front bumper has also been redesigned and now incorporates new LED fog lamps.

The side profile remains largely unchanged, although new 16-inch alloy wheel designs freshen up the appearance.

At the rear, the LED tail-lamps have been revised and now feature sequential turn indicators. Skoda has also updated the tailgate detailing and branding, while the bumper gets a revised design.

Two new colours — Arctic Silver and Cappuccino Beige — join the palette. The Monte Carlo continues with its more distinctive blacked-out treatment, red accents and dedicated badging.

Interior: familiar layout, substantially better-equipped cabin

The basic dashboard architecture has been retained, but Skoda has concentrated on upgrading the technology and comfort equipment.

The infotainment screen has grown to 10.1 inches, while the digital driver's display is now a 10.25-inch unit with configurable layouts. The updated infotainment system also gets an AI voice assistant powered by Google Cloud, along with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

One of the more unusual additions is the rear-seat massage function, available on the higher Prestige and Monte Carlo variants. This is particularly relevant for buyers who regularly use the Slavia with a chauffeur or spend significant time in the rear seat.

Higher variants also continue to offer equipment such as powered and ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger, a single-pane sunroof and an eight-speaker audio system.

360-degree camera and improved air conditioning

Two additions deserve particular attention because they address everyday usability rather than simply adding to the equipment list.

The Slavia facelift gets a 360-degree Area View camera, making parking and manoeuvring in tight spaces considerably easier. The system is available from the Sportline variant upwards.

Skoda has also replaced the previous fixed-geometry AC compressor with a variable-geometry compressor. The change is aimed at improving cooling performance, an especially relevant upgrade for Indian driving conditions.

New 8-speed automatic is the biggest mechanical change

The Slavia retains its two turbo-petrol engines, but the automatic transmission paired with the 1.0 TSI has changed significantly.

The 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI produces 115hp and 178Nm. It continues with a 6-speed manual, but the previous 6-speed automatic has been replaced by a new 8-speed torque-converter automatic.

This makes the Slavia one of the few cars in this segment to offer an eight-speed automatic with its smaller turbo-petrol engine. More importantly for everyday driving, the new transmission is designed to deliver smoother low-speed behaviour while retaining reasonably quick responses once the car is moving.

The larger 1.5-litre TSI continues to produce 150hp and 250Nm and is paired exclusively with a 7-speed DSG automatic. It remains the performance-oriented choice in the Slavia range.

The powertrain lineup therefore looks like this:

The claimed fuel-efficiency figures are 19.76kpl for the 1.0 TSI manual, 19.50kpl for the 1.0 TSI automatic and 18.79kpl for the 1.5 TSI.

Safety remains a major part of the Slavia package

The new Slavia continues the model's five-star Global NCAP safety credentials, while six airbags are standard across the range. Skoda also lists more than 25 active and passive safety features.

The higher variants add equipment such as the 360-degree camera and parking sensors, while electronic stability control and other core safety systems continue across the lineup.

The Slavia does, however, remain without ADAS. That is worth noting when comparing it with equipment-heavy rivals in the segment.

Which Skoda Slavia variant should you look at?

The six-trim structure gives the facelift a fairly wide price spread.

The Classic is the entry point and comes only with the 1.0 TSI manual. Buyers wanting an automatic can move to the Classic+ 1.0 TSI AT, which starts at ₹12.49 lakh.

The Signature and Sportline sit in the middle of the range and broaden the equipment available without moving to the most expensive powertrain combinations.

The Prestige is where the 1.5 TSI DSG becomes available, while the Monte Carlo serves as the range-topping styling and equipment package.

For buyers who prioritise everyday automatic driving rather than outright performance, the new 1.0 TSI with the 8-speed automatic is arguably the most important addition to the lineup. Those who want stronger performance still have the 1.5 TSI DSG.

The right choice ultimately depends on the combination of budget, transmission preference, usage and the features that matter most — which makes comparing the exact variant price and equipment worthwhile before making a booking.

Skoda Slavia facelift vs Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus

The Slavia continues to compete in a segment that includes the Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus.

Its ₹9.99 lakh starting price keeps it competitive at the entry point, while the ₹18.84 lakh top-end price places it within the same broad territory as its closest rivals.

The more important change is the equipment and powertrain combination. The new 8-speed automatic gives the 1.0 TSI a different proposition from before, while the 360-degree camera, rear-seat massage, larger digital displays and improved AC add meaningful everyday functionality.

For buyers considering a new sedan, the Slavia therefore deserves to be compared on the exact variant and on-road price, rather than simply on the headline starting price.

Buying the new Skoda Slavia

If you're considering the new Slavia, the next step is to look beyond the launch price and work out what the car actually costs in your city and at the variant you want.

On Carbae, you can explore the Skoda Slavia, check the applicable on-road price and offers, and compare the purchase details before approaching a showroom. Buyers can also request a test drive, explore exchange options and enquire about financing based on their requirements.

Once you have settled on a variant, colour and budget, the purchase process can continue through an authorised Skoda showroom mapped to your location, with the final showroom pricing and applicable offers presented as part of the process.

The new Slavia is an evolution, not a reinvention

The 2026 Skoda Slavia facelift does not attempt to change what made the sedan appealing in the first place. Its proportions, platform, engines and driving-focused character remain familiar.

Instead, Skoda has addressed several areas where the original Slavia was beginning to show its age. The new 8-speed automatic is a meaningful mechanical update, while the larger screens, 360-degree camera, rear-seat massage and improved AC make the cabin more relevant to today's buyers.

With prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh, the updated Slavia enters the market with a familiar foundation but a considerably more complete equipment package. For someone shopping for a new midsize sedan in 2026, it is now one of the cars that deserves to be on the shortlist.