Czech carmaker Skoda announced the name of its upcoming new sedan for the Indian market as ‘Slavia’. This is the second production model after the Kushaq from the India 2.0 project spearheaded by Škoda.
Škoda Slavia Launch Date
The upcoming Škoda Slavia will once again set out to define a new era in the Indian market. The new sedan will be presented later this year and will complement the Octavia and Superb sedans in India.
Škoda Slavia A0 Segment
The new premium mid-size sedan for the A0 segment was named keeping in mind the early days of Škoda Auto.
Škoda Slavia Specifically for India
After the Kushaq introduction earlier this year, the Škoda Slavia is the Czech manufacturer’s second new model developed specifically for the Indian market.
Škoda Slavia Origin
The Slavia name goes back to the very early days of Škoda Auto. It was in 1895 that founding fathers Václav Laurin and Václav Klement first started repairing bicycles in Mladá Boleslav. Soon they began designing their own bikes, successfully marketing them under the Slavia brand name from 1896 onwards. In the case of the new premium mid-size sedan for the Indian market, this name pays homage to the company’s beginnings while establishing a link to its Slavic heritage. While the Škoda Kushaq took inspiration from Indian tradition, the Slavia represents the close ties between the Indo-European as well as Czech and Indian cultures.
Skoda India 2.0 project
2021 is a year of expansion for Škoda Auto in India. As part of the India 2.0 project, Volkswagen Group has invested €1 billion in the development of four new vehicles (two Škoda and two Volkswagen models). Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the new Škoda Kushaq has had a successful start, with over 10,000 bookings received since its launch in July. Together, the Kushaq and the new Slavia are expected to boost sales in India considerably. The country plays a key role in the Czech car maker’s global growth plans.
While developing the Kushaq and the Slavia for India, Škoda Auto focused on the expectations of Indian customers, which are changing dynamically. At the same time, Škoda Auto is investing in the ongoing expansion of its Indian dealer network. The Czech brand is currently represented in more than 100 cities, with 165 sales and service touchpoints. The goal is to increase the number of touchpoints to 225 by the end of 2022.
