Colour Me Lava Blue: Skoda Slavia And Kushaq Get Special Editions And New Paint Option From Premium Models

• Skoda Slavia and Kushaq get special editions based on the top-spec Style trim. 

• Slavia’s Anniversary Edition comes after it completes one year in market. 

• Kushaq and Slavia get chrome finish grille and door garnishes alongside special edition accessories. 

• Both models now get the option of a Lava Blue colour, previously offered on Kodiaq. 

• The 10-inch touchscreen makes a comeback in Slavia. 

• 1.5-litre TSI and 1-litre TSI petrol engines, shared between the two models, are now RDE-compliant. 

• These special edition models are powered by the larger turbo-petrol engine.

• Both Slavia and Kushaq special editions are up in price by Rs 28,000 and Rs 20,000, respectively.

Skoda has introduced special editions of its India 2.0 cars, namely the Slavia sedan and Kushaq compact SUV. The Slavia Anniversary Edition and Kushaq Lava Blue Edition bring along a new Lava Blue paint shade that was previously limited to Skoda’s European cars, the Kodiaq, Superb and Octavia. 

The special editions also get important features such as the 10-inch touchscreen in the Slavia Anniversary Edition. In addition, the 1-litre TSI and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines shared between the sedan and SUV are now RDE-compliant and E20 ready. Their outputs (115PS and 150PS, respectively) are unchanged from before, but Skoda claims that the fuel economy has improved by five per cent for the Slavia and seven per cent for the Kushaq.

Skoda Slavia Anniversary Edition 

The Anniversary Edition celebrates one year of the Slavia’s existence in India. Apart from the blue paint option, the sedan gets the following additions: 

• “Anniversary Edition” scuff plate on door sills  

• Anniversary Edition decal on C-pillar 

• Anniversary Edition badge on steering wheel 

• Aluminium pedals and bespoke accessories (special mats and cushions)

• Chrome finish on front grille, door garnish and door handles 

• 10-inch infotainment system paired with 380-watt Skoda sound system with a subwoofer 

The prices of the special edition are as follows: 

• Anniversary Edition is the new range-topping variant of the Slavia. 

• It costs an even Rs 28,000 over the respective top-spec manual and automatic variants. 

• The Anniversary Edition is exclusively available with the larger, 150PS 1.5-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine option with both six-speed manual and DCT automatic transmissions. 

Skoda Kushaq Lava Blue Edition 

The special edition Kushaq gets the following changes: 

• “Edition” badge on B-pillars 

• Puddle lamps in all doors that project Skoda logos on the ground when opened.

• Bespoke cushions and textile mats with “Edition” inscription

• Chrome finish on the grille, side door garnish and door handles

Here’s how much the Kushaq Blue Edition costs: 

• New Blue Edition slots between the top-spec Style and Monte Carlo trim levels. 

• The Blue Edition costs a premium of Rs 20,000 over the respective Style variants it’s based on. 

• It remains Rs 50,000 more affordable than the Monte Carlo trim. 

Also read: 

• Skoda Kushaq Onyx Edition Launched In India At Rs 12.39 Lakh, New Special Edition Based On Entry-level Active Trim

• Skoda Has Discontinued The Octavia And Superb Due To BS6 Phase 2 Regulations

The Skoda Slavia’s chief rivals are the Maruti Ciaz, Honda City, Hyundai Verna and its platform sibling, the Volkswagen Virtus. Meanwhile, the Kushaq competes in the hotly contested compact SUV segment with rivals such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, VW Taigun, Toyota Hyryder and Maruti Grand Vitara.

All prices mentioned in this story are ex-showroom, pan-India