The Skoda Slavia sedan made its world debut in 2021. Now, almost five years later, the model is set to receive its first mid-life facelift, bringing a range of design and feature updates. The upcoming Slavia facelift has been spotted testing on Indian roads several times over the past few months, with each sighting revealing something new. New spy photos of the Slavia facelift have surfaced, revealing more details about the sedan’s upcoming updates. The latest images also offer a look inside the cabin, although most of the dashboard continues to be hidden under heavy camouflage.
The spy image offers a first look at the interior of the Slavia facelift. While camouflage still covers most of the dashboard, the cabin layout appears largely unchanged. An independent infotainment screen and existing steering wheel design can be seen in the test vehicle. Based on the updates introduced with the Kushaq facelift, the Slavia is expected to gain a larger touchscreen, an updated digital instrument cluster and new upholstery options. Mechanically, it is expected to continue unchanged, keeping the same set of engine options. Like the Kushaq, Skoda plans to introduce a new 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission for the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, replacing the earlier 6-speed unit. Another engine is a 1.5 liter, 4 cylinder turbo petrol.In terms of design, it is expected to feature a redesigned fascia with sharper headlights, a revised grille incorporating a connected light strip, similar to the Kushaq facelift and a new bumper design. On the sides, the sedan could get newly designed 16-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, updates are likely to include a redesigned boot lid, a slimmer taillight housing, and other subtle styling cues. The sedan will also have dynamic turn signals. The current model uses halogen indicators at both ends; the facelifted model will be replaced by LED units. Updated combination lamps with dynamic turn indicators will be placed in the lower outer section, with a sweeping animation from the inside to the outside similar to those seen on top sedans.Image: Rushlane/Instagram
