Skoda Slavia Active Variant Analysis: Should You Buy The Base-spec Variant?

Modified On Mar 12, 2022 10:07 AM By Sonny for Skoda Slavia

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Yes, it has a steep entry price, but the upside is that it's fairly well-equipped

Skoda has replaced the Rapid with the more premium Slavia, whose prices have only recently been announced. It is well-equipped, right from the base variant, with the second-highest entry pricing in its segment. Let's find out if the Slavia Active offers good value:

Variant	1-litre TSI MT	1-litre TSI AT
Active	Rs 10.7 lakh	N.A.
Ambition	Rs 12.4 lakh	Rs 13.6 lakh
Difference	Rs 1.7 lakh

Why consider Slavia Active?

It does a good job of covering the basics. It gets a decent safety package, a touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone compatibility, and essential conveniences such as a height-adjustable driver's seat and electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs). If it fits your budget, the Slavia Active is definitely worth considering.

Here are the features on offer in this trim:

	Exterior	Interior	Comfort	Infotainment	Safety
Highlight features	15-inch steel wheels with covers Halogen headlamps with LED DRLs LED taillamps	Black fabric upholstery Beige middle console Height adjustable driver’s seat	Power adjustable ORVMs Manual AC Tilt and telescopic steering adjust	7-inch touchscreen Apple Carplay and Android Auto	ESC, ABS and EBD Traction control Tyre pressure monitor ISOFIX
Other features	Body coloured handles, ORVMs Chrome surround for grille	LED reading lamps	Power windows 12v front power port Remote locking	4 speakers (100W)	Dual front airbags Rear parking sensors Rear defogger
Upgrade to Ambition if you want	Split LED taillamps Front fog lamps 16-inch alloy wheels	Ambient lighting Chrome details around cabin	Cruise control Power folding ORVMs Auto AC with rear vents Keyless entry	10-inch touchscreen Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 8 speakers (200W)	Rear parking camera Hill hold control

Why skip Slavia Active?

The Slavia Active could have offered a few more features, such as a rear parking camera and rear AC vents, to be a truly value-for-money package. It also lacks the choice of an automatic transmission. Sure, the Slavia is a good-looking car, but we feel the base variant misses out on certain visual elements, and that's a little bummer.

Variant	Verdict
Active	Covers the basics, worth considering on a tight budget
Ambition	A complete package and our recommended pick, especially with the automatic option
Style (w/o sunroof)	Not worth considering
Style	Consider for the fully loaded premium experience + it gets the option of the most powerful engine in the segment