Skoda Slavia And Kushaq Monte Carlo Editions Launched, New Sport Line Variants Added

Skoda has launched sporty Monte Carlo editions of its best-selling models- Slavia and Kushaq. Booking will begin from 5 pm today. Test drives will also commence in the coming days. Like many previous Monte Carlo models, these are based on the top-spec variants of these vehicles. The Slavia Monte Carlo has a sticker price of Rs 15.79 lakh. (Rs 20,000 less than the top-spec Prestige variant), while the Kushaq is priced at Rs 15.89 lakh, ex-showroom. Further, the first 5,000 bookings for the Monte Carlo and Sport Line will qualify for benefits worth Rs 30,000, valid till September 6.

Design Enhancements In The Slavia Monte Carlo

The Slavia Monte Carlo has a striking Red exterior colourway complemented by shiny Black accents. Gloss Black can be seen on key elements like the signature Skoda grille, 16-inch wheels, wing mirrors, roof, and boot-lip spoiler. Monte Carlo badges on the fenders further emphasise the vehicle’s ‘special edition’ status.

Inside, Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo gets Monte Carlo scuff plates, an all-Black interior with Red accents and premium tims, and a lot of features. The leatherette upholstery and dashboard wear Black, but get sporty Red accents. There are also ‘Monte Carlo’ badges inscribed on the seats. The feature list includes dual digital screens, wireless phone mirroring, climate control with rear AC vents, powered front seats, LED lighting, and six airbags as standard. The special edition car also comes with a 360-degree camera, heads-up display (HUD), and rear window blinds, a first for Slavia.

The Kushaq and Slavia are available with a 1.0L, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, and a larger 1.5L four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. Both these engines can be had on the Monte Carlo edition.

The 1.5 TSI produces 148 bhp and 250 Nm on the Slavia and can be had with just a 7-speed DSG. The smaller TSI engine can be had with either a 6MT or a 6AT.

Slavia Monte Carlo 1.0L TSI MT costs Rs 15.79 lakh, ex-sh, while the automatic is priced at ₹16.89 lakh. The full-blown 1.5 TSI Monte Carlo has an ex-showroom price of 18.49 lakh.

Design Enhancements In The Kushaq Monte Carlo

The Kushaq Monte Carlo mirrors the Black-Red colourway seen in the Slavia Monte Carlo. It features Piano Black exterior trims, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels with Red brake callipers, a Black roof, and a Black Skoda grille.

Inside, it gets a large infotainment screen, Red accents throughout, and Red ambient lighting, creating a sporty yet refined cabin environment. The Monte Carlo edition Kushaq costs 15.89 lakh for 1.0L MT, 17 lakh for 1.0L AT, and 18.59 lakh for 1.5TSI (all prices ex-showroom)

New Sportline Variants Launched

The Kushaq and Slavia also get a new Sportline variant. It retains most exterior details of the Monte Carlo and comes with a tweaked interior design. The grille, wheels, ORVMs and roof are finished in gloss Black. The cabin gets slightly lighter colours and fabric seat upholstery instead of leatherette on the Monte Carlo.  The Kushaq Sport Line is priced at Rs lakh, ex-showroom, while the Slavia Sport Line commands an ex-showroom price of Rs 14.05 lakh.

The Sport Line variants of Kushaq are have ex-showroom prices of 14.70 lakh (1.0 TSI MT), Rs 15.80 lakh (1.0 TSI AT) and 17.4 lakh (1.5TSI DSG). For the Slavia, the SportLine variants have ex-showroom prices of Rs 14.05 lakh (1.0 TSI MT), Rs 15.15 lakh (1.0 TSI AT) and 16.75 lakh (1.5 DSG).

Future Plans For India

The next big launch from Skoda in India will be the Kylaq sub-four SUV, built on the MQB A0IN platform. Scheduled for Feb 2025 debut, it will have competitive pricing and will help the brand scale volumes in the Indian market. There will be extensive focus on Kylaq exports and Skoda is expected to utilize the peak production capacity of the Chakan plant for this. Sources say that one out of 10 Kylaqs produced here will be exported. The introduction of Monte Carlo editions of the Kushaq and Slavia has added to the hype surrounding the brand’s future plans here.