As we told you earlier, Skoda is preparing a new budget model in its portfolio, which will currently be available only on the Indian market. This is the second Czech model developed for the local market since we saw the Kushaq SUV earlier this year.
The new model will be named Slavia, which is a reference to the first bicycles produced by Vaclav Lorin and Vaclav Clement, who founded the Czech company. In 1899, the same name was used for the brand’s motorcycles, and in 2020 the company showed the Slavia concept, which unfortunately has little to do with the car we will see this winter in production form.
It is currently known that the model will replace the Rapid, and will most likely inherit some of Fabia’s design solutions, but in a sedan or liftback version, typical of Skoda. The company does not mention the engines that will be offered Slavia, but according to those familiar with this will be the 1.0-liter and 1.5-liter gasoline engine of the brand with mechanical or automatic transmission.
Although the model was developed exclusively for the Indian market, earlier rumors revealed that it could become global and with slight changes be presented in other countries. However, we will find out at a later stage, and the official presentation of Slavia will take place this winter.
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