Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI review - The ultimate enthusiast's sedan | First Drive | Autocar India

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @autocarindia1
    @autocarindia1  2 года назад +62

    The Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI has just launched! Prices below -
    Slavia 1.5 TSI Style MT - Rs 16.19 lakh
    Slavia 1.5 TSI Style DSG - Rs 17.79 lakh
    (Prices are ex-showroom)

    • @babluguptha1179
      @babluguptha1179 2 года назад

      Good pricing for 1.5 TSI but their should be some diferentiation b/w 1lit nd this engine in terms of ground clearance nd interiors

    • @aniketsingh8313
      @aniketsingh8313 2 года назад

      great pricing I'd say

    • @---_---_---_---_---_---
      @---_---_---_---_---_--- 2 года назад

      Not bad

    • @vikramsaran3676
      @vikramsaran3676 2 года назад

      Actually i like tall gears 🤣👍🏻
      And ground clearance is like an SUV

    • @MrSunny404
      @MrSunny404 2 года назад

      Between Red and Blue, which one is a better looking colour as per your personal preference?

  • @dhananjayyedavilli9585
    @dhananjayyedavilli9585 2 года назад +218

    some lowering springs, a good stage 2 ecu and tcu tune , valvetronic exaust , aftermarket air-intake and a some good bigger set of wheels . perfect build.

    • @raksrocksster
      @raksrocksster 2 года назад +19

      You sir have just made a Slavia VRS😃

    • @lapirk
      @lapirk 2 года назад +1

      That ride height is hilarious

    • @neoub7
      @neoub7 2 года назад +18

      You do realise that the DQ200 can only support a maximum of 250NM Torque which the engine tune is already calibrated to, right?. That pretty much rules out the Stage 2 ecu remap 😁 and the aftermarket air intake unless its a stock replacement filter. Lowering springs with a good set of dampers and better wheels and tires should pretty much do the trick; Valvetronic exhaust is for ricers, lets spare the Slavia DSG, shall we?

    • @vedvyassharma8705
      @vedvyassharma8705 2 года назад +1

      Just what i thought

    • @Kelvin-cu5fm
      @Kelvin-cu5fm 2 года назад

      the bigger set of wheels would be what dimensions?

  • @jerinroy9961
    @jerinroy9961 2 года назад +69

    Skoda just made the segment more interesting. Good to see that Skoda is launching new cars..🔥🔥. Quality, design,safety..🔥

  • @souravchoudhary1175
    @souravchoudhary1175 2 года назад +30

    The 1.0l variant is more preffered in my opinion because of its power and the gearbox,the space and features of comfort and convenience
    The big part of this car is the looks and the sharp road presence gives a upmarket feels to it.At last I can say I am in love with this car 😍😍

  • @asun468
    @asun468 2 года назад +45

    Pricing of Slavia is perfect and will pull in lot many customers. I think Skoda quickly learned from the pricing of Octavia which was somewhat higher than what it has to offer.

    • @singapore1652
      @singapore1652 2 года назад +3

      Octavia is real Skoda but not slavia. In Octavia you will get the feelings of heaviness of the parts and the original built quality and we can not easily compare with slavia. The reason of price difference is mentioned in my other comment.

  • @TheKing-xp7lq
    @TheKing-xp7lq 2 года назад +16

    wanted to go with manual but living in the heart of chennai i have booked dsg. Recently bumper to bumper traffic has became insane

    • @korosensei7990
      @korosensei7990 2 года назад +1

      Congrats on the booking 👍.How is the waiting period?

    • @pushpindersingh1819
      @pushpindersingh1819 2 года назад +1

      DSG not perfect choice for start stop traffic, 1.0 with Torque converter automatic would be more reliable. Unless this traffic reason is just for telling the family, but really what you want is to be a Schumacher of the expressway, for pure driving fun DSG is the gearbox. Driving Skoda Rapid DSG since 2015, puts a smile on my face everytime I press the throttle and I forget the Rs 65000 paid for mechatronics replacement of the gearbox.

    • @TheKing-xp7lq
      @TheKing-xp7lq 2 года назад +2

      @@korosensei7990 May 2nd or 3rd week

  • @kevinlovescars
    @kevinlovescars 2 года назад +38

    the ground clearance is nearly identical like the sx4. love a comeback on sedan ground clearance

    • @manthan7535
      @manthan7535 2 года назад +5

      i own a sx4 petrol, what a performance it offers

    • @kadamamrut8109
      @kadamamrut8109 2 года назад +6

      I have exact say on this as I am currently using SX4 and now finally after 15 years use, this Sedan impressed me

  • @rubankumar1509
    @rubankumar1509 2 года назад +60

    With vw virtus coming up, sedan segment is firing up... Happy to see this trend 🔥

  • @anantutube
    @anantutube 2 года назад +10

    Škoda brought 1.5 TSI where as Civic and Elantra is discontinued. It is having open run. Hope, Škoda runs like anything and give flip to segment.

  • @009raptor
    @009raptor 2 года назад +24

    Beast of an engine! High hopes of sustained revival for the sedan lovers now. Some external visual differentiator for 1.0 vs 1.5 should have been offered though.

  • @TJSaw
    @TJSaw 2 года назад +11

    Skoda are in a class of their own at the moment. Every car they launch is a masterpiece.

  • @hruaitearalte
    @hruaitearalte 2 года назад +2

    this car sure has ignited my long dying love for sedans. But from here, our nearest showroom is 500 km away. long distance admiration it be. :)

  • @alecdeverell4347
    @alecdeverell4347 2 года назад +10

    Wow the 1.5s are pricey. There goes my dream of picking up the 1.5 Virtus!

    • @GCS-001
      @GCS-001 2 года назад +4

      every reviewer predicted 18 to 22 lakh as ex showroom price. But even the top end is only 18 lakh. Still you're sayin it's pricey. Finishing in slavia is much better than kushaq. You should go see the car in person!

  • @cars2wiki899
    @cars2wiki899 2 года назад +4

    A little lowered Susp and Single stage ECU remap and a Wider alloys A perfect machines

  • @pavispuvi
    @pavispuvi 2 года назад +15

    Slavia - Sexiest Beast in current Sedan segment 🔥🔥🔥 More than DSG, I'll prefer 1.5 Manual to enjoy this to the core 😍

    • @sakrokz
      @sakrokz 2 года назад +8

      nothing more enjoyable than an automatic DSG

  • @is-kc5pk
    @is-kc5pk 2 года назад +5

    Looking forward to buy this when it hits used car market

  • @sarora3907
    @sarora3907 2 года назад +13

    After so many years you are still the best anchor. I have a daily run of 60 to 70 km city traffic drive what would you suggestion to purchase 1litre or 1.5 ltr ?
    Which one is more mileage friendly

    • @seemanchalmohanty646
      @seemanchalmohanty646 2 года назад +1

      go for 1.5 manual , as its 4 cylinders which switches off at constant speed hence more mileage .

    • @akshaydhanorkar
      @akshaydhanorkar 2 года назад +6

      Actually, 1.5L will give you more milage if you drive it sedately...because of cylinder deactivation technology...also on highways at cruising speed like @100 KMph, 1.5 will run more relaxed compared to 1.0L because it doesn't have to work that hard like 1.0L, and if you have 3-4 passengers in the car, then the difference will be even more...!
      So you might get better fuel efficiency in 1.5L again...!

  • @sameerthakur2779
    @sameerthakur2779 2 месяца назад

    You should also advise the best service stations. Its a major concern when it comes to car service, it will help us a lot. Please

  • @akupegu1622
    @akupegu1622 2 года назад +4

    Given, the prices, does it have disc brakes on all 4 wheels? And Skoda should offer this car in multiple variants and not just the top trim.

  • @harkeshsingh602
    @harkeshsingh602 2 года назад

    Eagerly waited for 1.5 review and happy to see the first one to comment

  • @boopesh3794
    @boopesh3794 2 года назад +5

    Dsg Just Kicks off the vtech 😂🤣
    Truly a big turn just skoda make more sense for sedan

  • @Ratznair
    @Ratznair 2 года назад +2

    Sedans should work on adjustable air suspension sort of innovations for rough roads but also to cruise in highways low slung. the slavia 1.5 looks promising.

  • @johnnybrave7443
    @johnnybrave7443 2 года назад +1

    The review we all have been waiting for!

  • @adhid6773
    @adhid6773 2 года назад +1

    We would really like to see a drag race between Skoda rapid tsi and skoda slavia.
    Please make a video of that.

  • @GoodBalak
    @GoodBalak 2 года назад

    Oh wow. I really wanna get this 1.5 TSI, so waiting for that promotion desperately, lol.
    2 concerns:
    1. Got to get TDs of both the manual and DSG. The launch control in DSG concerns me, because my Venue iMT also has this issue where it won't rev beyond 1500 rpm during launch. That's a common problem with clutch wear control by manufacturers.
    2. Have always looked away from sedans because of the low GC, but got to check it out in person to believe it.

  • @amolshivankar
    @amolshivankar 2 года назад +1

    Great review ma'am...helps a lot to differentiate which one to go for 😁

  • @shivanshusingh9833
    @shivanshusingh9833 2 года назад

    It does come at a price but it does brings back to old memories of 164bhp chevy cruze

  • @inamdarrahul
    @inamdarrahul 2 года назад

    First one here! Nice car, but, need more in-depth review

  • @shortsmore278
    @shortsmore278 2 года назад +1

    Nothing still beats my 8 lakh 1.5l BS4 Diesel Ford Freestyle ! Such a pity no one gets to buy it anymore LOL

    • @amishD69
      @amishD69 2 года назад +5

      by that logic nothing beats my 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 Turbo ROCKET

  • @shubhamuthappa3845
    @shubhamuthappa3845 2 года назад

    Renuka talking about cars is just soothing for car enthusiasts

  • @sreegk106
    @sreegk106 2 года назад +3

    Always loved Renuka's reviews. One of the best out there.

  • @singapore1652
    @singapore1652 2 года назад +1

    I own Skoda rapid montecarlo. I checked this vehicle in person on launching date. I just felt it may be a value for money but the quantity is not as good as real Skoda parts....all are light weight body part of Indian made. You will never get the Skoda feelings in this vehicle.

  • @vijay001theghost
    @vijay001theghost 2 года назад +3

    Fastest car under 20 lakhs ❤️

  • @chevvakulasrikanth9260
    @chevvakulasrikanth9260 2 года назад +1

    Does this engine come with active cylinder deactivation?

  • @TalkCast4U
    @TalkCast4U 2 года назад +1

    Kindly check on hills with ground clearance, bad roads. Eagerly waiting. 🙏

    • @siddhantrs4545
      @siddhantrs4545 2 года назад +3

      it has a 170-175mm ground clearence
      its as much as a most crossovers now so g.c shouldnt be a problem

  • @arnovsarkar8013
    @arnovsarkar8013 2 года назад

    Let’s hope peoples love for Sedans will come back.

  • @ducatimultistradav4850
    @ducatimultistradav4850 2 года назад +1

    Choose one:
    1. Slavia (1.5 TSI)
    2. Elantra
    3. Octavia

    • @sharry07
      @sharry07 2 года назад +1

      Octavia😮‍💨

  • @gurindersahota7950
    @gurindersahota7950 5 месяцев назад

    Ground clearance 🔥... Plus comfort and a class of sedan .. i guess I ll do leh in this

  • @yuvanesh9300
    @yuvanesh9300 2 года назад

    Can this and elantra breach 200 kmph

  • @12345theanurag
    @12345theanurag 2 года назад

    Very informative ❤️

  • @anshdeepchawla1384
    @anshdeepchawla1384 2 года назад +1

    Finally a good old low ( although same ground clearance as some pseudo SUVs) sedan which handles like a beast.

  • @ronakkhona8871
    @ronakkhona8871 2 года назад

    Slavia vs City vs Verna
    Please make a comparison video

  • @krisharry5054
    @krisharry5054 2 года назад +1

    Renuka Ji, what's the KMPL of 1.5 TSI?

    • @pushpindersingh1819
      @pushpindersingh1819 2 года назад

      It should give anywhere between 10 to 30 depends on where and how you drive. With ACT on at cruising speed 100-120 you can get upto 30 Kmpl.

  • @manolkm
    @manolkm 2 года назад

    Yeah first to comment…love autocarindia

  • @amalkrishnababuraj8189
    @amalkrishnababuraj8189 2 года назад

    you should a comparison test with slavia's rival

  • @force9930
    @force9930 2 года назад +1

    This is the car that should be driven in manual and is made for petrolheads.

  • @neptunethe8thplanet248
    @neptunethe8thplanet248 2 года назад

    I'm not sure what to make of the price. I mean for less than 1 lakh more you can get the Hyundai Elantra which being a segment above, is bigger, more spacious and as powerful as the Slavia 1.5.

  • @praveentitus7193
    @praveentitus7193 2 года назад

    This version is pricey, but I love that power.

  • @nishitkurade2400
    @nishitkurade2400 2 года назад +2

    What a beautiful car!!

  • @newtechgroundclearancekit
    @newtechgroundclearancekit 2 года назад +1

    its a bad boy in its segment .... no other company has a dare to beat up these monsters viz vw n skoda

  • @kunalchitnis20
    @kunalchitnis20 2 года назад

    Simply Suberb!! A German beauty...

  • @kashif30189
    @kashif30189 2 года назад

    I am just sad that I bought Nexon in November, I so would have loved to own slavia 😭

  • @jeevanKumar-hm5ob
    @jeevanKumar-hm5ob 2 года назад +1

    1.5 TSI 🔥 🔥

  • @RaghavSehgal
    @RaghavSehgal 2 года назад +6

    Not sure how many Indian buyers would shell upwards of INR 22 lacs on this sedan when Harrier and Safari and other so called soft SUVs are in the same price bracket. Skoda could have made the pricing more attractive. I was really gunning for 1.5 ltr for myself but the pricing has instantly made me go away from Slavia and look for other options. After driving Honda City Automatic, a person like me would always prefer a faster 4 cylinder engine.

    • @sakrokz
      @sakrokz 2 года назад

      It packs the looks, features, performance, luxury and comfort which not all the SUV's offer. It won't sell like hot cakes, but it will surely change people's opinions about a dying segment now.

    • @gurnihal12
      @gurnihal12 2 года назад +1

      Name me a faster 4 cylinder engine at this price bracket ! I’m not talking about just the power output but real world acceleration timings . Nothing comes close in this segment , nothing . Neither does the harrier or safari .

    • @RaghavSehgal
      @RaghavSehgal 2 года назад

      @@gurnihal12 Mass market will mostly look into value for money. Am not saying its a bad car but most car buyers when signing the check will think from the mind rather than heart. As a car buyer am saying this. Rest if someone wants to spend 20+ lacs on a sedan then it's their choice.

    • @RaghavSehgal
      @RaghavSehgal 2 года назад

      @@sakrokz Agree that it won't sell much but that's what Skoda needs to aim. Sadly it is not been able to understand the market like Hyundai, Kia, Tata, Mahindra, Maruti and Toyota does. Even luxury car makers have a sound strategy to keep growing in Indian market.

    • @MultiDuke001
      @MultiDuke001 2 года назад

      @@gurnihal12 The XUV 700 has a near 200 HP engine and can be had for much cheaper than this. The 1.5s are really overpriced for a compact sedan.

  • @pranjalpandey4506
    @pranjalpandey4506 2 года назад

    Looks like a proper sedan !

  • @TotalySidYT
    @TotalySidYT 2 года назад

    we just bought the creta but this car looks cool

  • @SUHAILSANHA
    @SUHAILSANHA 2 года назад

    Superb
    My favorite car

  • @vijaykamath5632
    @vijaykamath5632 2 года назад +1

    Skoda should have not gone for dual tone seat fabric …looks pretty ordinary for such a good car

  • @ankiitjambhule8209
    @ankiitjambhule8209 2 года назад

    location at 4:49 ?

  • @rupam39
    @rupam39 2 года назад

    Hi @Autocar
    Please drag skoda superb vs XUV700
    The real rivalry between sedan and suv, 200HP

  • @shobhitsrivastava4950
    @shobhitsrivastava4950 2 года назад

    Slavia 1.5 is Awesome 👌

  • @avneetprahladi4943
    @avneetprahladi4943 2 года назад

    beautiful sedan

  • @DineshKiran
    @DineshKiran 2 года назад +1

    Hope the Pseudo SUV buyers turn to Sedans and get the pure fun of driving. Sedans > Compact SUVs

  • @diyguy5517
    @diyguy5517 2 года назад

    Good looking car, fun to drive car with good engine options. Now we can look away from boring cars made of tin and cosmetic features.

  • @bonjovi1354
    @bonjovi1354 2 года назад +1

    Yup I saw folks were thinking about outrun this one by the honda ... 😑😑

  • @bsvphotography7
    @bsvphotography7 2 года назад +2

    Just imagine a TATA sedan 😍

  • @nirmalnath7801
    @nirmalnath7801 2 года назад

    My dream car

  • @Maheshkmr20
    @Maheshkmr20 2 года назад

    Awesome looking car...

  • @RioTheIndianHusky
    @RioTheIndianHusky 2 года назад

    One youtuber got 0-100 in 8.6 sec using DSG... Manual will be faster around 8.2 or 8 i guess... Let me get hands on the manual

  • @menachery23
    @menachery23 2 года назад

    Sedan especially newly launched nowadays have to try too hard to establish themselves in the market,well it’s the SUV era.

  • @Tomboy_xthetics
    @Tomboy_xthetics 2 года назад

    Perfect sedan 🚘

  • @charan2788
    @charan2788 2 года назад +1

    Renuka ma'am ❤️

  • @banuprakash5327
    @banuprakash5327 2 года назад

    1.5 engine specs are close to Benz a class limo.Nissan u have a chance to bring a sedan with the same a class limo engine

  • @athawmamsa230
    @athawmamsa230 6 месяцев назад

    Nice ground clearance 179mm

  • @Shubham-7
    @Shubham-7 Год назад +2

    Mini bmw 3 series

  • @shivasadhashivan
    @shivasadhashivan 2 года назад +1

    What's the fun if it keeps beeping after 120 ;). BTW, my 2018 Verna CRDi does 0-100 in 9.32 :D. All said and done, love this car...

    • @suraj250684
      @suraj250684 2 года назад

      The beeping is a regulatory requirement for new cars.The speed warning system is to beep an alert every 60sec above 80kph, and then continuously beep at speeds above 120kph. The Hyundai are nowhere as stable and confidence inspiring at high speeds.

    • @shivasadhashivan
      @shivasadhashivan 2 года назад

      @@suraj250684 yes totally aware of the beeping requirements and yes unfortunately we have to live with it

    • @pushpindersingh1819
      @pushpindersingh1819 2 года назад

      ACT is the tech that all reviews skip explaining. Put it in cruise control at 120Kmph on expressway and see the mileage increase from 16 to 30 on this petrol sedan.

  • @1205shyam
    @1205shyam 2 года назад

    Very expensive!! I was expecting it to undercut the Honda. At this price point Octavia makes more sense!

  • @nishiths9764
    @nishiths9764 2 года назад

    Wow!! This is exciting

  • @sparkx4109
    @sparkx4109 2 года назад

    *Better than Verna and will give a tough competition to Honda city.*

    • @cars2wiki899
      @cars2wiki899 2 года назад

      No competition here Slavia for win

    • @sakrokz
      @sakrokz 2 года назад

      It is already the best in the segment now!

  • @shrayasiyer2111
    @shrayasiyer2111 2 года назад

    Driver's delight

  • @zarataku9555
    @zarataku9555 2 года назад

    Dream car 👍👍👍👍

  • @uthams2
    @uthams2 2 года назад

    5:34 boot lining is badly cut and hinges uncovered. Check the Rapid, for how well such small details are well taken care of but not in Škoda’s Vision IN plan. Bad Skoda, bad

  • @TotalySidYT
    @TotalySidYT 2 года назад

    im first! and amazing video!

  • @jojorabbit61
    @jojorabbit61 2 года назад

    It's like the first gen vrs

  • @viquaronline
    @viquaronline 2 года назад

    1.5 TSI 💓

  • @_Sanjay_xo
    @_Sanjay_xo 2 года назад +1

    For that price I can get used vrs230

  • @OffroadAdventures9
    @OffroadAdventures9 2 года назад +1

    Still no diesel variant. It cant take over kia and hyundai 🙏

    • @cars2wiki899
      @cars2wiki899 2 года назад +1

      It don’t need to take over man.It’s about Fun and safety not about the quantity it’s gonna sell

    • @sakrokz
      @sakrokz 2 года назад +2

      lol diesel? you'll be complaining of dpf issues in a few months.

  • @adityasharma-lf2zt
    @adityasharma-lf2zt 9 месяцев назад

    You will love this car only performing but not sitting inside this small cabin

  • @jithinsathyan8204
    @jithinsathyan8204 2 года назад

    Slavia or virtus

  • @vekeyes3861
    @vekeyes3861 2 года назад

    Good replacement for vrs

    • @siddhantrs4545
      @siddhantrs4545 2 года назад

      this is not a vrs replacement but a performance variant of the normal slavia

  • @chiragganguly
    @chiragganguly 2 года назад

    18-22 lacs for a rapid replacement!!!! Gosh Skoda is taking things too far. The Octavia was actually cheaper than this 5 yrs back. I understand inflation but this isn't justified really. In another 5 years superb will be 50+ and Octavia 40+

  • @Joeymathews1
    @Joeymathews1 2 года назад

    Pretty good.

  • @abhinavgupta4428
    @abhinavgupta4428 2 года назад

    Never liked the rapid/vento(which were not rapid acceleration wise). But when all others are bringing slower sedans with puny engines, this is it. Hope the 1.5 dsg sells well and witout all the skoda troubles.

  • @yb969
    @yb969 2 года назад

    Price starting from 16.19 lakhs

  • @ST-hh2pz
    @ST-hh2pz 2 года назад

    Great 👍

  • @crooby5077
    @crooby5077 2 года назад

    Best enthusiast car!

  • @shantankhare
    @shantankhare 2 года назад

    Skoda could’ve brand this is a vrs.

  • @krishnansrinivasan830
    @krishnansrinivasan830 2 года назад

    Nice & Thanks :)

  • @sidharthbalagopal1186
    @sidharthbalagopal1186 2 года назад

    But city is a city is a city 🔥🔥🔥🔥 ivtech 🔥

  • @zeitgeist.84
    @zeitgeist.84 2 года назад

    Looks like this will hasten Honda's exit