Skoda Slavia review: what owners and experts say

Boot space

Strongly positivebased on 6 reviews

“It's a 521-litre boot -- I think the biggest in this segment. The boot was one of the main reasons I bought this car over the mid-size SUVs of that time.”

Ground clearance

Strongly positivebased on 5 reviews

“Some really nasty bumps where you would assume the car would scrape or bottom out -- but the Slavia, man, it has impressed me and how 179mm of ground clearance really counts for something.”

Rear seat space

Generally positivebased on 7 reviews

“This is a big cabin with plenty of space in the rear -- plenty of legroom in the back, a lot of space even with my [tall] driving position. The seat is pretty comfortable.”

Handling

Generally positivebased on 11 reviews

“179 millimeters of ground clearance... you wouldn't be wrong to think it would be quite roly-poly in the corners, the good news is it isn't - it changes direction with a good amount of poise and lets you hold speed with great confidence.”

Fit & finish

Generally positivebased on 8 reviews

“When a truck sideswiped the car in the first week, if you compare how hard the impact was against the actual damage that resulted, there was a night-and-day difference -- the build held up much better than the impact would suggest.”

Seat comfort

Mixed reviewsbased on 6 reviews

“Being three abreast in the back isn't great, especially for long drives -- I found this out the hard way with the center passenger complaining a lot.”

Dashboard layout

Mixed reviewsbased on 6 reviews

“This digital instrument panel is terrible. It's not designed well, and it's very difficult to get even essential information out of it in an easy and seamless manner.”

Ride comfort

Mixed reviewsbased on 5 reviews

“The suspension is quite stiff -- for my city driving, that's a real drawback.”

How much does the Skoda Slavia cost in India?

The Skoda Slavia costs ₹9.99 lakh to ₹18.19 lakh ex-showroom across 12 variants. On-road price depends on your city, so ask a dealer or use our dealer quote check to see what a quote should look like.

Which engine and gearbox options does the Skoda Slavia have?

The Skoda Slavia is sold with petrol powertrains and manual and automatic gearboxes. The table above lists every engine and gearbox combination.

What do owners like most about the Skoda Slavia?

Owners and experts are most positive about the Skoda Slavia's boot space, ground clearance and rear seat space.

What are the common complaints about the Skoda Slavia?

The most common criticism is about the Skoda Slavia's seat comfort. Check the full list above to see how strongly reviewers agree.

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