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| ![]() Dimensions are comparable to the latest Honda City. It is a good option if they can launch it in the same price range. |
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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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Slavia is a notchback. ![]() "The coming new ŠKODA SLAVIA will once again set out to define a new era, this time on the Indian market. There, the notchback model, which is due to be presented later this year, will complement the OCTAVIA and SUPERB saloons, which are highly regarded in India." Quote:
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Otherwise the city will still be the king of sedans, because city already has most of these features and it’s iVtec engine is a gem. Also, city is a very safe car. If not, I feel Zac Holis’ dream of segment leader would remain a dream for ever. |
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Unless you mean notchback is the sedan notch boot type opening. | |
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But for 1.5 TSI there will definitely be a premium. Wouldn't be surprised if 1.5 TSI is in the range Creta / Seltos 1.4 and Taigun / Kushq 1.5 TSI. | |
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I miss Electric parking brake & Auto Hold function on my Automatic City. I think these are must features for a car above 10L. Last edited by neeraj0272 : 27th October 2021 at 21:25. |
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| ![]() If launched in Rs 8-15 lakh Range, Skoda might change both the segment as well as their own fortunes. Keeping the price aspect aside, donot want Skoda to compromise on the quality like they did on Kushaq. |
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Coming to the topic, hope Skoda prices it properly. Today there is no sedan in competition to Honda city. Vento and Rapid have less space inside and for anyone owning them, there is no upgrade option in Sedan range, without spending more than 25L Last edited by nagarjun : 27th October 2021 at 21:26. | |
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Unless Skoda means it something else for the Indian market, I hope it is a proper notchback like the Octavia (the hatch style opening of the boot) and is just being wisely camouflaged at this stage. Apart from the earlier Skoda press release, you can also find confirmation from Herbert Diess, chairman of the board that even the VW cousin of the Slavia (mostly Virtus for India) will be a notchback. ![]() Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 27th October 2021 at 22:06. | |
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Having driven a friend's 2020 City ZX 1.5 CVT and my Vento 1.2 TSi back-to-back, I'd say the greater torque of the turbo-petrol clearly manifests in better driveability (although the DSG probably accentuates that effect) and the NA petrol, accentuated by the CVT rubber-band effect, was borderline frustrating to me in terms of throttle response when pushed in the city. (I will note that I don't know what it's like to drive on a highway.) Neither car will feel sprightly with 5 passengers and luggage, and you can get stuck when trying to accelerate in too high a gear at too low a speed with both engines(happens with the 2.0 CRDi in my Elantra as well). If you're choosing between automatics, the TC + 1.0L TSi Slavia would be more responsive than the City's 1.5L iVTEC CVT; if you're comparing manuals the 1.5L TSi is clearly the best engine of this segment. ![]() I can't comment on reliability from an engine point of view, other than to say both types of engines have been around for a while. Last edited by rkv_2401 : 27th October 2021 at 22:03. | |
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From 1:50s you can see a close up of the regular boot. If it was a notchback then the glass would not go underneath the boot lid but join. Also at 2:15s Karthik confirms that it is not a liftback but a regular sedan boot as it is lower cost. | |
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| ![]() Well, a Skoda is a Skoda. Once you have driven a Skoda, you just can't go back to driving the Maruti's or Hyundai's of the world. The reason for Kushaq selling well is probably because people nowadays are more aware of driving dynamics and want more premium cars, hence moving away from the regular brands. Even I was the first Skoda owner in my family, that's full of Maruti and Honda already ![]() And somehow I am not sold on the SUB craze. I guess, I'll say I'm a Sedan-fanatic I'd really like Slavia if they could fulfill the following points for me: a) Better suspension damping: They have kept it stiff for better handling but I don't like it when bigger potholes crack into the cabin. b) Better gearbox: I do not want the infamous DQ200 on 1.5l c) Better GC: Bigger wheelbase demands for better ground clearance d) Space for three adults at the rear seat e) If possible, make it RWD Even if they fulfill 3 of above 5, it's good enough for me bet my money on it. I always dreamt of owning an Octavia but never felt comfortable handling a car of that size in everyday busy traffic. And SLAVIA seems to be the answer to my problem |
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