A mid-life update for the well-liked Skoda Slavia sedan, which has been available for purchase since February 2022, is imminent. The Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun SUV, Volkswagen Virtus, and its badge-engineered twin, the Slavia, are the four products that make up the India 2.0 lineup. The latter is expected to hit the market by next year.
On the design front, the upcoming Skoda Slavia facelift is anticipated to sport a redesigned grille and headlamp assembly, along with revised front and back bumpers. Furthermore, several market reports indicate that the sedan will likely feature connected headlamps, similar to the Hyundai Verna. We do not anticipate any significant alterations in the rear. Depending on the variant, interior modifications may include additional equipment in addition to modest visual alterations.
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Skoda Slavia Facelift: Powertrain Options
When it comes to powertrain, the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol unit (150bhp) with manual and DSG transmission options and the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol mill (115bhp) with manual and torque converter automatic options are expected to remain unchanged. A brand-new small SUV from Skoda will make its world premiere at the beginning of 2025, followed by the Kushaq and Slavia facelifts.
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Skoda Kodiaq and Superb Receive 5-star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
The most recent Skoda Kodiaq and Superb model generations have just obtained the maximum possible five-star rating in yet another round of testing conducted by Euro NCAP, Europe's leading independent programme for assessing automobile safety. The Kodiaq SUV received a score of 89% for adult protection, 83% for child protection, 82% for vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians, and 78% for safety assistance systems. Meanwhile, the fourth-generation Superb received a high rating of 93% for adult protection, 87% for child protection, and 82% for vulnerable road users. Furthermore, the sedan achieved an 80% rating for safety assistance systems.
According to Skoda, all models are outfitted with a wide range of cutting-edge technology that actively assists in preventing or reducing incidents by alerting the driver in all kinds of situations. These features include Front Assist with predictive pedestrian and cyclist protection, Side Assist including rear traffic alert, as well as Collision Avoidance Assist, Turn Assist, Crossroad Assist, and Exit Warning. Travel Assist actively helps the driver in controlling the car longitudinally and laterally. In addition to adaptive cruise control (ACC), it offers Emergency Assist, Crew Protect Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, and Adaptive Lane Assist with roadworks recognition.
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