Skoda Slavia Ambition Variant Analysis: Value-for-Money Variant?

Modified On Mar 12, 2022 10:06 AM By Sonny for Skoda Slavia

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It introduces the option of an automatic transmission, plus it adds a host of useful features

The Slavia is only offered in three primary variants, and the price difference between each of them is quite high. For example, moving up from the base trim to the Slavia Ambition costs an extra Rs 1.7 lakh.

Let’s find out if this variant is worth your budget:

Variant	1-litre TSI MT	1-litre TSI AT	1.5-litre TSI MT	1.5-litre TSI DSG
Ambition	Rs 12.4 lakh	Rs 13.6 lakh	N.A.	N.A.
Style	Rs 14 lakh	Rs 15.39 lakh	Rs 16.19 lakh	Rs 17.79 lakh
Difference	Rs 1.6 lakh	Rs 1.79 lakh	-	-

Why consider Slavia Ambition?

For the premium over the base-spec variant, the Slavia Ambition offers a fair number of additional features. It packs cruise control, auto AC with rear vents, keyless entry, alloy wheels, ambient lighting, central armrests, a TFT display in the instrument cluster, and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Added safety tech are the rear parking camera and hill hold control. Skoda has further introduced the option of an automatic transmission along with paddle shifters on this variant.

The Slavia Ambition is a complete package, making it our top pick for the Skoda sedan. The automatic transmission has certainly helped its case.

Here are the features on offer in this trim:

	Exterior	Interior	Comfort	Infotainment	Safety
Highlight features	Split LED taillamps Front fog lamps 16-inch alloy wheels	Ambient lighting 60:40 split folding rear seat Front centre armrest with storage Center rear armrest with cup holders	Cruise control Power folding ORVMs Auto AC with rear vents Keyless entry Paddle shifter (AT only)	10-inch touchscreen Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 8 speakers (200W)	Rear parking camera with sensors Hill hold control Tyre pressure monitor ISOFIX Rear defogger
Other features	Shark fin antenna	Height adjustable driver’s seat Chrome details around cabin Fabric upholstery	3.5-inch TFT MID Push button engine start-stop 2x USB-C sockets front and rear Cooled glove box		ESC, ABS and EBD Traction control Dual front airbags
Upgrade to Style if you want	Auto LED headlamps Sunroof Chrome garnish on window and rear bumper	Height adjustable front seats Leatherette upholstery Dual tone black and beige central console	8-inch digital driver’s display Rain sensing front wipers Ventilated front seats	Skoda Connect Premium sound system with 9 speakers (380W) Wireless charging	Side and curtain airbags

Why skip Slavia Ambition?

To experience the best that the Slavia has to offer (read the digital driver’s display, ventilated front seats, six airbags and leatherette upholstery), you’ll have to skip to the top-spec Slavia Style. Also, if you want your Skoda sedan with the more powerful 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, the Slavia Style is your only option.

Also read: Skoda Slavia: First Drive Review

Variant	Verdict
Active	Covers the basics, worth considering on a tight budget
Ambition	A complete package and our recommended pick, especially with the automatic option
Style (w/o sunroof)	Not worth considering
Style	Consider for the fully loaded premium experience + it gets the option of the most powerful engine in the segment