What does one do when they’ve got about Rs 20 lakh to spend? If you love sedans, chances are you’ll head to a Skoda showroom and enquire about the newly-launched Slavia Style Edition, prices for which begin from Rs 19.14 lakh (ex-showroom). Considering this is a limited edition model with only 500 units to be built, you might want to reach your dealer a little faster
What’s different about the Slavia Style Edition? For starters, it will be offered exclusively with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, paired to the 7-speed DSG transmission. The Style Edition will be offered in three dual-tone paint schemes; Candy White, Tornado Red, and Brilliant Silver, each paint scheme available with a black roof. The B-pillars and ORVMs have also been blacked out. You will also notice the Slavia-branded scuff plates as you enter the car, and the steering wheel bears an ‘Edition’ badge.
Equipment-wise, the Slavia Style Edition receives a dual-dash camera, which is a useful necessity given the kind of unfortunate incidents that have been coming up on social media. Both the front seats continue to be ventilated, and additionally they are now electronically adjustable as well. Other equipment includes a 10-inch touch screen infotainment system, powered sunroof, and a wireless smartphone charging pad among other things.
The Slavia Style Edition costs Rs 1.35 lakh lesser than the fully-loaded Kushaq Monte Carlo; what would be your pick among the two?