The Slavia 1.5 has arrived at the MotorBeam garage, and the timing hasn’t been the best. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve loved the Slavia since I drove it in Goa last year, but things didn’t go well from there because I had to leave right away for the Audi RS7 Performance Media Drive in the US, which meant that I was only home for the night. Since the automotive circus was in full swing, I couldn’t spend much time with the Slavia.
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After testing out the highly anticipated 1.5-TSI with the Skoda Slavia last year, we now have the Kushaq 1.0-liter in our fleet.
In addition to dropping off a few folks at the airport, I have occasionally utilised the automobile for commuting to and from the clinic and office. The automobile is incredibly convenient to live with, that much is certain. It is quite pleasant and simple to drive around thanks to the DSG and gorgeous engine. It’s also a beast; you can lose control when you press the throttle because 150 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque will dance around you. Particularly calming to the eyes is this tone of blue.
On several shoots, we have utilised the Slavia as the support vehicle. There is always enough room for all the photographic gear and more thanks to the 521-liter boot. I have also dropped off and picked up a few folks at the airport, as I previously said.
The boot can accommodate a lot of luggage, so no problems there. We could actually fit three medium-sized bags in the boot at once. Cars have lost their souls in these electrified days, becoming little more than electronics, and the joy factor is gradually disappearing. Thankfully, once you take the wheel of the Slavia, you can’t help but smile.
For an adrenaline thrill, the steering feels incredibly predictable and precise. Its lightweight and ease of manoeuvrability through city traffic make it ideal for calm conditions. Although I used to adore manual gearboxes, my daily commute in urban settings has caused me to develop a strong affection for automatic transmissions.
Smooth and faultless in its shifts, the 7-speed DSG is a true treasure. Even yet, I don’t miss the stick shift all that much because of the Sport mode and the paddle shifters. Upon approaching the redline, the engine adopts a very spirited tune. In both urban and motorway settings, you never experience a lack of power.
I.e. The Slavia has plenty of horsepower, even at maximum load. Particularly if you frequently drive your automobile above its maximum mileage, fuel efficiency is subjective.
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Nevertheless, compared to the 1.0-liter Kushaq we had been driving, we discovered that our 1.5-liter Slavia used less petrol. This is because of the cylinder deactivation technology, which is exclusive to the 1.5 TSI (the 1.0-TSI is not equipped with this feature).
On paper, it might seem very absurd. We used the highway for the majority of our travel, so the Slavia would shut down two cylinders, improving fuel economy. Currently, we are getting between 12 and 13 km/l, with 60% coming from the highway and 40% from the city. Since we aren’t actually diving with a light foot, this makes perfect sense.
Given that we aren’t actually diving with a light foot, this makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, in bumper to bumper traffic, the fuel efficiency does decrease below 10 km/l. The Slavia’s 179 mm of ground clearance—nearly SUV class—is something else I adore. In practical terms, the automobile avoids every pothole that is thrown at it—and there are a tonne of them during the rainy season. I have barely driven 1200 miles in the car so far, mostly because I have been living out of a suitcase. It’s high time I schedule a lengthy journey with the Slavia soon; let’s see, if time permits.
Maybe I’ll just give Parth the keys—he’s a big fan of German automobiles—instead. Since his Taigun returned to the plant, he has been stalking the Slavia. We shall, nevertheless, continue to advance the clock. There’s no denying that the Slavia is now a team favourite, and yes, a video will be released soon. Be sure to follow the MotorBeam channel for more information.
