Powertrain1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT / 8AT
Max output115–150 PS / 178–250 Nm
Facelift generation map
Skoda's India MQB-A0-IN sedan since 28 February 2022 (world unveil 18 November 2021), built at Chakan with Kushaq/Kylaq/Virtus/Taigun. One generation with a 18 August 2026 facelift — original 2022 body and facelift are separate rows below. Current car is the facelift (new LED lamps, sequential tails, 8-speed AT on 1.0 TSI, rear-seat massage). 1.0 TSI 6MT/8AT and 1.5 TSI 7DSG. 4,541 mm, 2,651 mm wheelbase, 521 L boot. Global NCAP 5-star on the original body (4 April 2023). Monte Carlo is a trim, not a generation. Two 2025 seat-belt campaigns sit on the pre-facelift body (production through 31 May 2025); none listed on the facelift as of 19 August 2026. India launch: 28 February 2022 (unveil 18 November 2021).
Newest first — scroll down for earlier generations.
Skoda Storyboard / 18 August 2026 unveil. bookings Rs 15,000 that day. prices due first week of October 2026.
Deliveries from the festive season.
Look
Same first-generation MQB-A0-IN sedan (4,541 mm, 2,651 mm wheelbase, 521 L boot) with new LED headlamps, redesigned LED tails with sequential indicators, revised bumper/grille (unlit, unlike Kushaq), new 16-inch alloys.
Cabin
10.25-inch Digital Cockpit, 10.1-inch infotainment with Google Cloud AI Companion, 360° Area View, Park Pilot, rear-seat massage.
Trims Classic / Classic+ / Signature / Sportline / Prestige / Monte Carlo from launch.
Powertrain
1.0 TSI 115 PS / 178 Nm now with 6MT or new 8-speed AT (replaces 6AT).
1.5 TSI 150 PS / 250 Nm 7DSG with rear discs.
Safety
Six airbags.
GNCAP 5-star was on the pre-facelift body.
Also
New colours Arctic Silver and Cappuccino Beige.
Built at Chakan.
Original-body cars are the previous row, not this facelift.
No second generation on sale as of 19 August 2026.
1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT / 8AT
1.5 TSI turbo petrol 150 PS / 250 Nm + 7-speed DSG
Recalls
No official India recall recorded for this generation.
10-inch floating touchscreen, two-spoke wheel, ventilated front seats on Style.
Powertrain
1.0 TSI 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT or 6AT.
1.5 TSI 150 PS / 250 Nm + 6MT or 7-speed DSG (Style).
Safety
Up to six airbags; ESC.
Global NCAP 5-star adult and child on this body (4 April 2023: 29.71/34 adult, 42/49 child) under the updated protocol.
Also
Built at Chakan, up to 95% localisation.
Rapid replacement.
Sold until the 18 August 2026 facelift.
1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT / 6AT
1.5 TSI turbo petrol 150 PS / 250 Nm + 6MT / 7-speed DSG
Recalls
Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia rear seat-belt buckle / webbing
30 April 2025
Affected25,722 (Kylaq + Kushaq + Slavia combined; Slavia-only count not published). Group total with VW Taigun/Virtus: 47,235
Production24 May 2024 – 1 April 2025
Defect
SAVWIPL / SIAM / in a frontal collision the rear seat-belt buckle latch plate may break, and/or the webbing of the rear-centre belt assembly along with the rear-right buckle may fail, posing a safety risk to rear passengers.
What was changed
Free inspection and replacement of affected rear seat-belt parts at authorised Skoda dealers. VIN check on the Skoda India recall microsite.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India / SIAM
Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia rear seat-belt metal-base frame / incorrect parts
21 July 2025
Affected860 (Kylaq + Kushaq + Slavia combined). Group total with VW Taigun/Virtus: 1,821
Production1 December 2021 – 31 May 2025
Defect
SAVWIPL / SIAM / second 2025 campaign: rear seat-belt assembly (left and right) may have a frame crack in the metal base; SIAM also notes incorrect seat-belt parts fitted that may need replacement.
What was changed
Free inspection and replacement of affected seat-belt assemblies at authorised Skoda dealers. VIN check on the Skoda India recall microsite.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India / SIAM
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Same brand stays inside Skoda. Same class is other brands in the Sedan segment. Picking a car swaps the dispatch log below.
Volkswagen Virtus / Skoda KushaqKushaq 28 June 2021 (current facelift 21 March 2026); Virtus 9 June 2022Related MQB-A0-IN family, not Slavia generations. Kushaq SUV facelift shares the 8-speed AT; Virtus sedan is still on the pre-facelift body as of 19 August 2026. Tracked separately.
Slavia Monte CarloOn the 2026 facelift from launch (also existed on the original body)Cosmetic/feature trim, not a generation. Dual-tone, blacked-out cues, red grille slats, red calipers. Same 1.0/1.5 TSI. Available from the 18 August 2026 unveil.
Monthly dispatch log
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