Skoda Auto India has launched the all-new Slavia Monte Carlo edition in India. Taking the sport theme further, the company also introduced an all-new Sportline range within the Kushaq and Slavia line up and announced a path-breaking offers. As the launch of this all-new range marks the 112th anniversary since the company’s debut at Rallye Monte Carlo. Skoda slavia monte carlo available at Rs.15,79,000, Slavia sportline at Rs.15,79,000 and kushaq sportline at Rs.14,70,000 (Ex-showroom).
Commenting on the new introductions, Mr. Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India said, "I am happy to share that we launch the Slavia Monte Carlo. It is homage to our 112 years in Rallye Monte Carlo, 129 years of rich heritage, and 24 years in India. We have also introduced two new trims - Slavia Sportline and Kushaq Sportline -- reflecting our intent to keep the range evolving and contemporary, offering greater choice and value to customers. The Sportline is perfect for customers who seek the sporty aesthetics of the Monte Carlo at a more accessible price point. Together with the new Monte Carlo and Sportline offerings, we look forward to substantially growing the Škoda family in India.”
Monte Carlo beats the proven and tested 1.0 and 1.5 TSI engines. The 1.0 TSI is available with a six-speed manual and automatic. And the 1.5 TSI sends power to the front wheels through a seven-speed DSG. The cars come exclusively in the Tornado Red and Candy White colours. Both these options come with a contrasting Deep Black roof as standard. The Window Garnish houses an all-black theme as do the ORVMs. The black treatment continues to the Radiator Grille Surround, the Garnish around the Fog Lamp, and over the Black R16 Alloy wheels. Continuing the subtle embellishments is the Monte Carlo badging on the front fenders and the Darkened Taillights. Monte Carlo Red Theme interior in the all-black sporty cabin. To lend the black interiors with dashes of sporty dynamism are subtle slashes of red across the interiors. The centre of the dash has a single red element continuing through the vents. The Monte Carlo Leatherette seats in Black are bordered by red elements.
Skoda Auto India also expanded the Kushaq and Slavia range with the debut of the Sportline across the two best-selling skoda cars. Company has introduced the Sportline, which adds to the existing Classic, Signature, Sportline, Monte Carlo, and Prestige variants of the Kushaq and Slavia furthering choice and value for customers. The Sportline trim of both the Kushaq and the Slavia get the blacked-out design elements from the Monte Carlo like the taillights, aero kit and other details. The Slavia Sportline gets R16 Black alloy wheels and the Kushaq is shod with R17 Black alloys. The Sportline also gets LED Headlamps and DRLs in both the Kushaq and Slavia. The Sportline, like the rest of the Kushaq and Slavia line-up, comes standard with six airbags, electric sunroof, alloy foot pedals, a connectivity dongle, rain-sensing wipers and an auto-dimming internal rear-view mirror among various other features.