New Delhi: Skoda Auto India, announced the Kushaq and Slavia models that offer improved accessibility to its line-up of 5-star cars that are completely safe for both adults and children. The Kushaq and Slavia models, previously available as active, ambitious and stylish, have now been rebranded as classic, distinctive and prestigious. The Kushaq, in addition to these three variants, has the Onyx at the budget end and the Monte Carlo at the premium end of the line.
The all-new pricing is applicable on all engine and transmission options of the Kushaq and select models of the Slavia. Both cars are powered by a 1.0 TSI petrol engine with six-speed manual and automatic transmission, and a 1.5 TSI petrol engine with six-speed manual transmission and seven-speed DSG. The company said in a press release that both the Kushaq and Slavia models are equipped with six airbags as standard across the range, and received 5 stars for adults and children in global NCAP tests, reflecting the brand’s uncompromising stand on safety, the company said in a media release.
Benefits
Customers stand to benefit by upto 10% based on choice of model, variants, engines and transmissions. The maximum benefit will be on the Kushaq Monte Carlo, which will now be offered at an excellent price, while the entry point to Slavia will be easily accessible. These new prices also allow customers and fans to benefit from additional discounts on registration and insurance, increasing the value proposition of the entire range.
Skoda Auto India recently introduced six airbags as standard across all its variants. The new pricing continues to make safety a top priority, offering premium features such as ventilated seats, power seat adjustment, wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay, a 10-inch in-car entertainment interface and a speaker built into the trunk, among other amenities.
The new value proposition will be offered with complete freedom for customers to select what suits their preferences. This can be clubbed across three large pillars. The first is the unmatched price leverage that customers can enjoy. The second will be in the form of after-sales offers, maintenance packages and total cost of ownership. And third, sales tools and value-added services.
Customers can choose from a variety of corporate and trade-in rewards options, special financing and insurance programs operated through banking partners, extended warranty, and a variety of service and maintenance packages. In terms of total cost of ownership and customer experience, the superior mileage offered on the Kushaq (*up to 19.76 km/l) and Slavia (**up to 20.32 km/l) models, along with transparency, programs Faster service and A wider range of Skoda Auto India dealerships has reinforced its strong focus on customer satisfaction.
“Skoda Auto India is ramping up the network and personnel to get ready for high volume increase with the upcoming launch of the compact SUV. Our dealers must be motivated and profitable, with highly trained and experienced sales advisors. That's why we've launched the best value. proposal never seen before in Kushak, throughout the country, backed by unique offers for clients adapted to their needs and preferences.
More sustainable
The company's 1.0 TSI engine recently received E20 conformity certification from ARAI (Automotive Research Authority of India) and has already made its debut in the new Kushaq Onyx AT with other 1.0 TSI cars coming soon. The 1.5 TSI engine is currently undergoing testing and test results will be available in the last quarter of 2024.
This certification makes the 1.0 TSI engine the first engine in India to receive certification from a government authority. It is in line with the government policy that requires all cars in India to be E20 compliant from April 1, 2025. E20 compliant engines run on 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, reducing the amount of fossil fuel consumed, reducing emissions and increasing sustainability.
Skoda Auto India has a fully safe 5-star fleet for both adults and children based on Global NCAP and Euro NCAP tests. The company also offers a standard 4 years/100,000 km warranty on Kushaq and Slavia, with the option to extend it to 6 years/150,000 km, making it one of the most comprehensive warranty packages in the company's effort to offer a hassle-free guarantee. free experience. Experience in ownership and maintenance.
Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said: “We have been present in India for almost a quarter of a century and our commitment to this market is absolute. We have always sought to introduce more products and subsidiaries since then. announcement of our SUV (all-new compact SUV scheduled for 2025, we highlight that with this new vehicle we are targeting new markets, younger customers and providing greater accessibility to the brand. While the new compact SUV will open new markets for us, we have achieved some efficiencies in Kushaq and Slavia vehicles, allowing us to improve the value of our offering and pass on the benefits to our customers and fans.
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