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| ![]() I don't know why people have hopes for Skoda or VW. It is inevitable that these two have to eventually pack up and leave India. Both Kushaq and Taigun are overpriced period. How are people buying them, I can't comprehend ![]() Kia and Creta are offering much more in this price range. And the hassles with after sales service, the less we talk, the better. Last edited by aah78 : 27th October 2021 at 20:14. Reason: Typo fixed. |
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So we are okay if the company pack up and leave, if the car gets stranded. For us none of the cars you mentioned even come closer in the respective segments - atleast for the priorities that we have. A drive in VAG will make us forget everything. After owning Skoda for 6 years, cannot think about going back to any other brand than Europeans Last edited by aah78 : 27th October 2021 at 20:15. Reason: Quotes trimmed. Missed periods. | ||
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As Turbo starts after a certain minimum RPM is achieved then wouldn't 1.5L NA engine be better at pickup from standstill(even though for a very short duration) than 1L Turbo? | |
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Typically, you may get better seating space in the sedan since their rear bench width is greater than shoulder width by a slightly wider margin than a SUV which tends to be boxier in shape. |
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| ![]() I really like the noises they're making about safety. If this car gets that right and loses the el-cheapo cost cutting elements that plague the Kushaq, it might be the perfect upgrade for a host of existing VAG customers. |
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About the pedestrian protection, I have a very limited idea about the regulatory test but based on what I could find, AIS-100 does seem to have an upper legform impactor test. I'm not sure why Škoda seems to be implying it doesn't. But if they say it meets European safety norms (UNECE GTR No. 9) then that's a good thing because Global NCAP has made it a 3+ star requirement from next year, not to mention it should help cover for the differences in the two regulations. The fact that they're talking about a pole test hints that they might be taking NCAP tests seriously. ![]() Global New Car Assessment Program - Assessment Protocol 2022 - 2025 - Adult Occupant Protection v2.0 I hope Škoda sponsors an NCAP test this time around and doesn't leave consumers waiting, or having to rely on press releases. Also, is Electronic Stability Control standard-fit to the Slavia? During the Kushaq's camouflaged drive, this was revealed. I hope they don't try to make excuses about lower cars not needing ESC. I also wonder whether three-point safety belts for all passengers will be standard equipment. Then again, the primary competition (the Honda City) has both of these as standard so I wouldn't be surprised if the Slavia and the VW Virtus (if that is what it will be called) have them, keeping in mind that the Kushaq and the VW Taigun get them too. That aside, this is one rare review where the 1.5L turbo engine is praised for its fun-to-drive nature more than the 1L one. In most cases I read that the 1.5L is more refined, feels like a more expensive car and is more linear but it's usually the 1-litre three-cylinder motor that's more fun to drive. Nevertheless, I think the 1.5L TSI engine would be a better fit in a larger C-segment sedan where comfort, refinement and low-rpm cruising ability are key. Hopefully the interiors live up to that too. The Škoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun's interiors seem a bit too funky for my liking, and I'd like to see something more mature in a sedan. For example, in my opinion, a silver insert on the dashboard like the one in the Škoda Kushaq's middle trim level (Ambition) would lend the air of sophistication a sedan needs. If the spy shots of the Slavia are any indication, that might actually be the case. I really wish manufacturers would do away with this new review format. Last edited by ron178 : 27th October 2021 at 18:39. Reason: legroom -> legform | |
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| ![]() In todays age what benefit do manufacturers get with camouflage? Many models are easily rendered which turns out to be 90% accurate. This keeps some folks on toes but then looks are anyway subjective. May be if they showcase undisguised, there is some scope for minor corrections before launch based on feedback. Back to Slavia, this car will pull strings will attract enthusiasts. Given Slavia is bigger, will it be priced at a premium to Kushaq? |
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| ![]() Thanks Aditya for the drive review. VW Virtus is priced less than the corresponding T-Cross variant in Brazil. Hopefully, Skoda and VW follow the same strategy in India and do not get greedy again. VW in Brazil provides a six-speed automatic transmission with 1.5TSI version, though not sure if it is a Torque Converter or a 6-speed DSG (a reliable unit over the notorious DQ200 ![]() ![]() |
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All observations based on driving SX4 1.6NA, Ford Ecosport 1.5 NA vs. Ritz/Punto 1.3 MJD, Polo 1.2 TSi - these have comparable specs to 1.0 TSI. I'm not bringing to comparison my current 1.5 TDi DSG ![]() To oversimplify, if you want to often drive in heavy traffic 2nd or 3rd gear and don't want to shift, a 1.5NA is better. Anything beyond, the 1.0 Turbo (highways, faster driving conditions) will perform better. If you add the DSG to the equation, the lag is also overcome. Hope this helps. | |
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| ![]() I see drum brakes at the rear! Will this car be riddled with compromises as well? I am aware that cars in the segment like the city have drums at the back too , but considering Skoda is planning to position this at a slightly higher vertical, won't discs all around been nice? |
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| ![]() The Slavia looks real good. Reminds me of the Jetta. Much will depend though on pricing, and quality. Skoda's USP is quality. Hope they do not skimp on that like they did with the Kushaq. On the pricing front, if this car is aimed at the City, would expect it to retail from 11.5-17.5 lakh ex-showroom? Or would Skoda "premium" price it ![]() If the Rapid is not going to be around, i would really like to see Skoda go all guns blazing on this one and launch it at 9.99 lakhs, with top end below 15 lakhs ![]() But then they cannot go under the Kushaq with this one, right? |
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| ![]() Without getting into the numbers, how wide is the car from inside? Can it seat three adults in rear? |
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| ![]() My wish. 1. Hope the rear doesn't sit down with full load. Just like the Octavias/Lauras , ground clearance shouldn't be a bother in real life even if on paper numbers are not impressive. 2. It has a notchback and a huge boot. In short, it should be a smaller Octavia rather than a bigger Rapid. IMHO, naming the absolute top variant as the L&K can go a long way in increasing the image. ![]() |
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