Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo launched in India, know the price and features

New Delhi| After more than a year of wait, Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo (Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo) has finally hit the market. Skoda has launched the Slavia Monte Carlo with Rs 15.79 lakh for the 1.0L manual transmission variant. While AT with 1.0L TSI and 7-speed DSG with 1.5L TSI cost Rs 16.89 lakh and Rs 18.49 lakh. Slavia Monte Carlo has now joined the line up of Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo which launched last year. Interestingly, Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo comes on the occasion of the 112th anniversary of the company entering the Rallye Monte Carlo. Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo, like the Kushaq Monte Carlo, has also received several visual updates. However, there has been no change in the mechanical specifications of the car. In the car’s exterior, the Slavia Monte Carlo comes with exclusive Tornado Red and Candy White color options.

To further improve this, Skoda has included, in existing models, 15-inch black alloy wheels with similar design to boot lip spoiler, black badge, black accent on door handle, black out door mirror, rear diffuser and ‘Monte Carlo’ badge on fender as well as gloss black front grille. Interestingly, the Kushaq Monte Carlo Edition was given R17 dual-tone alloy wheels, which are inspired by Octavia vRS 245.

The Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo has the same basic layout of the existing model, but with some upgrades. In this, red and black dual-tone upholstery, ruby red metallic inserts on the width of the dashboard and center console are visible till the front doors. Other changes on the Regular model include the ‘Monte Carlo’ logo on the headrest. The two headrests in the rear also have red and black leatherette seats with ‘Monte Carlo’ badging. Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo continues to receive ventilated front seats. On the driver’s instrument console, there is a 20.32-cm virtual cockpit with a red theme. At the center of the dashboard is a 25.4-cm infotainment system with Skoda Play App and Red Accent.

Engine power
Just like the Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo the Slavia Monte Carlo is also offered with a seven speed DSG transmission with a 1.5L TSI petrol engine and a six-speed manual transmission or torque converter automatic transmission with a 1.0L TSI.  The Slavia has a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine. This engine generates a maximum power of 148 bhp and a peak torque of 250 Nm. The engine has been updated to comply with the new RDE criteria and is also compatible with E20 fuel. Skoda claims that it now gives higher mileage than before.

Skoda Slavia and Kushaq
Skoda Auto India recently announced price cuts in all variants of its Slavia and Kushaq models. Along with this price cut, the names of the variants were also changed. Which changed from Active, Ambition and Style to Classic, Signature and Prestige respectively. With this, the starting price of Skoda Slavia is Rs 10.69 lakh. While the starting price of Skoda Kushaq is Rs 10.89 lakh.
The price cut is in all variants and includes each engine and transmission combination. According to the company, “According to the customer’s choice of model, variant, engine and transmission, he can achieve up to 10 percent benefit”. The Kushaq and Saliva come in 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol units. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual available with both engines. While the 1.0 TSI will come with a torque converter, and the 1.5 TSI will be paired with a 7-speed DSG.