Published : 16 June 2025
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Nikil Jonathan
In a recent media interaction, Mr. Ashish Gupta, the Brand Director of Skoda India, confirmed that the Skoda Slavia sedan and Skoda Kushaq SUV are set to receive significant updates. Both models will undergo their first-ever major facelifts and are expected to launch in 2026.

The Kushaq has been on sale since 2021, and the Slavia followed in 2022. Both vehicles are due for their mid-life updates, and Skoda is getting ready to give them a fresh look and more features.
The upcoming facelifts for the Slavia and Kushaq are expected to be quite comprehensive, bringing notable changes both inside and out.
The updates, especially to the feature list, will be crucial. For example, the smaller Skoda Kylaq already offers many features that its larger sibling, the Kushaq, has. The facelifts should help create clearer differences between the models.
Despite the extensive updates to design and features, both the Skoda Slavia and Kushaq are expected to continue with their current engine options. These include a 1L turbo petrol with a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter (TC) automatic and a larger 1.5L turbo petrol engine with a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission (DCT).
Here are the current powertrain specs of the Slavia and Kushaq:
While Ashish Gupta only mentioned “soon,” Skoda have already laid out its plans for 2025, which only includes the launch of the Octavia vRS. Therefore, the Slavia and Kushaq facelifts are expected to hit the roads sometime in 2026. We expect the Kushaq facelift to launch first, followed by the refreshed Slavia.
The Skoda Slavia currently competes with sedans like the Honda City, Volkswagen Virtus, and Hyundai Verna. The Skoda Kushaq, on the other hand, faces competition from SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun and Honda Elevate.
With these comprehensive facelifts, Skoda aim to inject new life into these models, which played a big role in the success of the MQB A0 IN platform in India. The updates are expected to help boost sales and ensure they remain competitive in their respective segments.
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Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

























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