Skoda Auto India today announced the launch of two new models in the Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo edition. Skoda will produce only 200 units of the Slavia Monte Carlo in the new color options. Even though the color alone is gone, the prices remain unchanged at Rs 16.69 lakh to Rs 18.19 lakh (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the car by visiting their nearest location or online; Shipments are expected to begin soon. The two new colors are the Shimla Green and Steel Gray color scheme for the Slavia Monte Carlo, which takes its inspiration from the Rallye Monte Carlo. The sedan also comes with a gloss-black exterior and 16-inch black alloy wheels, while the cabin gets a black headliner paired with red highlights. Apart from the addition of new exterior models, no changes have been made to the Slavia Monte Carlo.
The sedan gets two engine options – 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder, Turbo gasoline engine with 115 hp power and 178 nm torque and comes paired to a 6-speed MT or 6-speed torque converter. The other engine is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine that produces 150 hp of power and 250 nm of torque and comes mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. Smartly, it features a 10-inch screen with built-in navigation, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Skoda Play application, 8-inch digital driver display, ambient lighting, subwoofer with 8 – 200 W speakers, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, cooled glovebox, cruise control, front-facing seats, fully wireless. Safety-wise, it gets six airbags, ABS with ESC and EBD, Traction control, seat belts for three seats for five passengers, tire control system, ISOFIX anchors, rear parking sensors and more. Ashish Gupta, Brand Manager, Škoda Auto India, said: “Slavia Monte Carlo has been well received by customers due to its unique design, value proposition, driving dynamics, and strong connection to our motorsport heritage. We will continue to strengthen our sedan portfolio, in line with our customers’ needs. “