Skoda-Volkswagen Launches Facelifted Slavia and Plans New Models for India
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has begun production of the facelifted Skoda Slavia at its Pune plant, with deliveries expected around the festive season. The updated Slavia features exterior design changes, including revised LED headlamps and tail-lamps, a redesigned grille, and new alloy wheels. Interior updates include a dual-tone cabin, enhanced infotainment with AI assistant, and new comfort features like rear-seat massage. Mechanically, it introduces an 8-speed torque-converter automatic with the 1.0-litre TSI engine, while the 1.5-litre TSI continues with a 7-speed DSG. Skoda and Volkswagen also plan launches of the updated Superb diesel, facelifted Virtus, and a new compact SUV in India by 2027.
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mint broke this story on 28 Sept, 05:25 am. Other outlets followed.