Skoda Slavia

Positives:

• The electric sunroof with anti-pinch enhances cabin brightness and makes it feel airy.

• It has a 10-inch touchscreen, which supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ensuring seamless smartphone integration.

• Also, three occupants can be seated on the split-folding rear bench without being too restrictive.

• It gets automatic climate control that provides efficient cooling with a touch panel for easy access.

• The MySkoda ConnectED app offers remote access to the vehicle, with features like location tracking and route deviation alerts.
• The ventilated front seats with leatherette upholstery enhance comfort, especially in warm climates.

• There are electrically powered front seats and push-button start (KESSY) for a convenient and modern driving experience.
• The large 521-litre bootspace expands to 1,050 litres with the 60:40 split-folding rear seats, providing excellent storage.

Negatives:

• The infotainment system, while feature-rich, may take a few seconds to load certain apps, which could delay functionality.
• The rear seat lacks proper thigh support and dedicated climate controls, reducing comfort for those seated in the back during long drives.
• The touchscreen can be slightly difficult to navigate when on the move due to its placement on the dash.

Positives:

• The Slavia holds a five-star Global NCAP safety rating and features six airbags as standard, ensuring protection for all passengers.
• Its standard safety features include electronic stability control, ABS, and multi-collision braking, enhancing road safety.
• The hill-hold control aids in smooth starts on inclines, reducing rollback risks, especially in stop-and-go situations.
• It has park distance control and a rear-view camera with guidelines, assisting in safer parking and tight manoeuvres.

Negatives:

• Additional driver assistance technologies, such as ADAS, are currently getting popular and are missing in the Slavia.
• The rear-view camera resolution quality could be improved for sharper visibility, especially under low-light conditions.

Positives:

• The Slavia’s elegant design features a signature Skoda hexagonal grille with chrome accents and crystalline LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs.

• The stylish split LED taillamps give the Skoda Slavia a modern appearance from the back portion.

• The interior sports a classy beige and piano black scheme with chrome accents and ambient lighting, adding to the premium feel.

• The Monte Carlo version has 16-inch black alloys, darkened taillamps, gloss-black ORVMs, dual-tone roof, black grille and exterior package, and Monte Carlo inscribed leatherette seats.

• The Sportline has 16-inch black alloy wheels, black Skoda signature grille, dual-tone roof, darkened taillamps, and a sporty black exterior package.

Negatives:

• Interior plastic quality in some lower areas could be improved to match the premium feel of the rest of the cabin.
• The dark upholstery and trims in certain variants might reduce the perception of space inside the cabin.