The Škoda Slavia has established itself as a premium mid-size sedan in India, blending European design with practical everyday usability. Known for its sharp styling, refined interiors, and safety-focused engineering, the Slavia competes in a space traditionally dominated by Japanese and Korean rivals. With both 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines, it offers a wide range of choices from efficiency-focused commuters to performance-driven enthusiasts all while upholding Škoda’s reputation for quality.
Until recently, however, Slavia’s ex-showroom pricing was weighed down by India’s GST and cess structure. As a petrol sedan over 4 metres in length, it fell under the mid-size category, attracting 28% GST and 17% cess, bringing the total tax to 45%. This significantly inflated its pricing, especially for top-spec trims.
With the rollout of GST 2.0, effective September 22, 2025, the cess has been removed and replaced by a flat 40% GST rate. This 5% reduction in tax has brought a meaningful price drop by nearly ₹37,000–₹63,000, depending on the variant. For a premium sedan like the Slavia, this makes it more attractive against rivals such as the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, and Volkswagen Virtus.