Skoda Slavia Pros and Cons | Gagan Choudhary
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- Namaste, Skoda Slavia is currently among the sedans that many appreciate for its build quality and fun elements. But, is this a perfect car? What are the pros and cons? Who should buy it? Let's find out in this video that I have recorded after extensively driving it.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Skoda Volkswagen relation
01:10 Old VW Skoda vs New
02:30 Cons or negatives of Skoda Slavia
10:35 Pros or Positive points of Skoda Slavia
18:56 Ending
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AS A KUSHAQ OWNER, I’m saying this….. Gagan just nailed it! Absolutely on point and 100% correct…
I also want to own KUSHAQ, but there is no showroom and garage in my city JHANSI, due to which I am still waiting for a Showroom to open in my city.
Gwalior asm skoda
@@hiteshrai1775 I know it is in Gwalior but my father would be mainly driving the car, and I live outside due to which he won't be able to go to Gwalior more than 100 kms just for SERVICE.
SKODA should open more dealerships according to me.
माना प्यासा की कुएं के पास जाता है, मगर दस अलग कुएं को छोड़ सौ किलोमीटर दूर नहीं।
Jhansi mai open nahi hoga showroom
@@kushagrakantsaxena w8 and go 4 honda elevate
I think gagan bhai is having a lot of expectations from skoda / VW in terms of build quality and features.
I hope gagan bhai must have a same expectations with Hyundai/ kia in terms of safety and driving dynamics.
He just joked about safety rating and cried about features what a pro you tuber😂
Correct
You do realise Skoda charges 2.5L premium when compared to Hyundai and Honda. Why can't we expect all that?
Good format. Keeps the viewer engaged with driver pov
This video format and this is the exact kind of reviews I'd prefer the most. All points covered , all the details and the explanations were on points. Excellent Video . Will be waiting to see more of such kind of videos.
this is the exact kind of reviews i prefer, no sho-sha nothing, just pure review. Great Video Gagan sir.
Great format.. to the point knowledge for buyers. Plz review other cars in same format also. Genuine review.. no bs
I think Skoda has tried its best to balance everything in terms of what an Indian customer needs like - engine performance, handling, dynamics, safety, essential/luxery features, pricing, service packages, servicing and parts cost, etc...
They could have done better in terms of features and pricing looking at the tough competition from Hyundai, Honda, Maruti...
And I am hopeful they will..
More sales will definitely encourage them to give better to Indian customers..
You need to negotiate well for cars.
Biggest problem is that...even after numerous feedbacks on poor fit and finish, ac problem, and lack of few cheap features in last two years...they refuse to improve.
VW/Skoda have prioritised built quality and turbo charged engines over useless gimmicky features and naturally aspirated engines starting at a price point of 11L and have also skipped useless featureless base variants which other brands showcase
@@TipsyDr
AC has improved a lot post latest software update.
Regarding Features - I only miss 360 degree camera and guidance on reverse camera else all essential/useful features are present.
Regarding fit and finish - Yes there were some niggles but I think these have been fixed in vehicles manufactured post May 2022.
But not AC lol
Your points are always to the point, and I liked this style of review, expecting to get more videos like this ❤️❤️❤️
Yesterday i am searching skoda slavia videos and today you shared ❤❤❤❤
I own skoda slavia and I agree with you on all points.. well said
Sell it then . why u want to agree on Cons ? better swap with Hyundai and stop crying.
@@Liberty55555let me guess, you don't own a car and is just commenting because you're a fanboy of a brand
@@vjndr32 he is just jealous.. ignore him 😂
@@vjndr32 you can only guess.
If you dont like this car then u can sell it i have slavia & its performing very good specially steering is good
Thanks Gagan!, have been following your reviews often and finally got Virtus 1.5 GT DSG a month back.
As your rightly said about Cons, I agree with the quality of plastics which is sub par and not upto what mark.
Secondly, the suspension as you mentioned are stiff and makes noise at times.
And the third thing is noise from the power windows.
Well don't agree on the other cons you mentioned.
About the pros, the car drives too well and it's a perfect balanced package of ride handling, comfort and power.
Honda City and Verna lacks in one or the other aspect.
Finally, the DSG gearbox holds really good in tough situations, I have driven in ghats and steep roads and it never rolled back. The auto star stop is very smooth too.
Lastly the one of the most important thing I must mention is ground clearance. Even though the roads have imporved on national highways and expressways. The state highways which I take from while going to Goa are a mess. And this car handled the extreme potholes and bumps wayy better than my previous i20.
To conclude, Virtus or Slavia is a sensible choice amongst the lot and it's looker too!
Something which I am worrying right now is the long term reliability of the DSG gearbox. Luckily since last two years of Taiguns launch, there have been no issues as such in these cars.
Totally agree with your honest opinion!
Gagan bhai has high expectations with slavia rear camera as Hyundai/ Kia has spoiled him . But he doesn't have high expectations with Hyundai/ Kia on safety front as VW/ Skoda didn't spoil him.
Fully Agree
@@sulagnamahanti6224 Completely agree
Price point he is talking about.
I mean company can provide a better camera at least, how hard and expensive it is?
On real life accidents how many Hyundai Kia cars have caused fatalities - talking about Verna's, Seltos, Cretas, i20's etc. Very curious. I feel GNCAP has caused some sort of overhype where all Tata/Mahindra cars have reached immortality levels of safety while every other Maruti/Hyundai cars are plain unsafe - thanks to some chappri youtubers. Hyundai/Kia at least have started giving 6 airbags from base model for Exter, Facelift i20 but also have active Safety features like ESC, Traction Control. Give credit where its due. Not any car company fanboy BTW.
Please make more of these videos. very informative and helpful for buyers. Thank you!
Sir ham aapki imaandari ke kayal hain: Transparency Notes 👍👍👍
Nice review and great format. This is exactly what I want.
Excellent video . Was thinking of slavia however i had the doubt if it's worth the price . It's video answers it all . Thanks for making such genuine video
Thanks sirji aapki video main humesha dekhta hun. Jab bhi koi plan banata hun to aapki video dekh ker bahut saari baaten clear rahti hai
i'm loving this type of POV's
I am sorry I dint feel like it was pros and cons video, it was a session of cons. When is the cons session for Verna?
Well presented Gaganji...this format of describing the vehicle while driving is very nice. But did I miss you describing the following? - engine power when overtaking etc., fuel efficiency, NVH level and the quality of transmission...DSG had got a bad reputation and many customers had reported repairing problems. For me, an important feature missing is 360° camera
BEING A SLAVIA OWNER (1.5dsg) YOU NAILED IT TO THE POINT
@Gagan chaudhary
Nice informative video...
So what you suggest..we should buy slavia or not
I strongly propose to make all driver controls to be physical, as it is a distraction to make it touch screen. This will not give any feedback. Physical buttons give good feedback and awareness.
V v nice format bhai!
Very Honest video as always..please don't get affected by any hate or negative comments..
Loved the video and the overall format. It would be great to see more videos like this for other cars as well
Liked the format.
Agreed with most of the cons, except suspension and ride quality.
I own Kushaq, Kushaq's suspension is very well balanced it's not either too soft or too hard. Also seats are very comfortable.
Exactly. In fact for some reason, I found suspension of Kushaq a bit more refined than the Slavia during my test ride. Feels like Kushaq has longer suspension travel.
The biggest sufferers are the people who want a more premium car than the Slavia/Virtus/Taigun/Kushaq. Those cars were the Octavia, Karoq, T-Roc, Jetta, etc., but unfortunately, they are not in the market as the Indian consumer just doesn't want to buy good cars. Even the Elantra and Civic are gone.
The only cars premium buyers can consider now are the BMWs, Mercs, Audis, Camry, etc., which are 2 segments above the Slavia segment and cost way too much. This has resulted in a huge gap in the 25 to 45 lakh segment.
Exactly brother. I am already an owner of Octavia. Octavia, jetta, passat ,superb , kodiaq, tiguan, troc,karoq are having original European standards quality and feel.
Sahi kaha bhai Elantra and Octavia were the perfect balance
Gagan Bhai go ahead with your simplicity and honesty, Jo bhi karte ho hamein accha hi lagta hai.
Thanks so much for your honest review. We need more videos like this and people who reveal the truth without sugarcoating it for the brand, ultimately this is the end user experience you speak which is at most important. Thanks again Gagan, been with you for more than 5 years now and proud to see you where you are. Keep up the good work. ❤
Liked the format
Gagan and yogi ji icn really gives very honest review. Close eyes and hear and take decision.
This was the type of video which was expected by public from you gagan ji ... so much informative and ek hi video me apne sare sedans ka nichod de diya
Waiting for a similar review on Verna.
Yes you gave your own driving experience so it really great and informative
great review. My question is, should someone get a used vento or rapid if I care about the car's dynamic and engine?
Gr8 and honest review as akways, DDS Ravi and you are doing gr8 and you made my decision tougher between Slavia and Virtus 😅
Well said.. It is missing the features such as height adjustable seat-belts, EP Brake, EA seats, better feeling/ soft touch materials. And yes, the tactile/ physical buttons..
I am a VW/ Škoda fanboy, and love the DSG and drive dynamics of those cars, along with the safety. But one needs to face the truth.
I never saw him complaining about the quality and finish of other brands car. He never criticised other brands for their build quality. I am Škoda Kushaq owner and I would agree with all the points you made but the issue comes when you shy away from talking about negatives of other brands. Despite of having so many cons Škoda makes lot more sense to buy because driving them is much lively and safe.
exactly, Hyundai build quality is so poor, i mean i know they have features and ADAS and what not, but when travelling distances with family Skoda feels safe, i am not sure people can say the same thing about Hyundai or Honda
@@Meeradevi-ur8dm hyundai - no... Not safe.. But why do you say honda is not safe..? It gives both active and passive safety features and still gets atleast 4 stars.. I think Honda as a brand is good.. Kia/hyundai and MS are the real culprits in this regard
Honda elevate enters the chat. With reliability. Comfort, Honda is best
@@Meeradevi-ur8dmbro first you need to study about what is built quality
Pahle Build Aur Structure Safety Mein Difference Mat Karo
Steering is good..gives decent feedback..light for city traffic..its weighs up at speeds..due to high ground clearance there is little bit body roll..but i think best suited for indian conditions...honda city and verna has very low ground clearance..this along with virtus are most practical sedan for indian roads.
As compared to others it has no body roll
Gagan ji shall I buy slavia 1 lt ambition by selling Polo 1lt 2022 highline model ? only 3000 done . Reason that Polo looks very small .
How will be Slavia and Virtus for long terms like 8 to 10 yrs...Are their engine sustain for that long and can perform same way in that long terms
Bilkul sahe kha apne Gagan bhai ap Bilkul Sach he review dena log chahe kuch bhi bole
Agree on the auto hold and camera issue. Atleast these two basic things should be covered properly atleast in the highest trim
Basic things in higher trims ! They are basic things should be offered from base trims
Auto hold is a basic feature?
Hii sir,
I'm thinking to buy an second hand car...
The options are (skoda slavia) and (skoda rapid..)
Which one should I go for?
I have slavia 1.0...purchased just. @Gagan Choudhary pls gv honest review....I m very happy with this car.
Gagan. First of all jahan aapki destination thi wha se mera ghar bhi pass me he tha..
So most welcome..
Most probably this is the first time i am commenting..
The video is bery nice and cleared most of the pros n cons of the car..
One is still left..
Auto start stop fumction does not work properly..
The car switches off when we are breaking down the car..
Mostly on a speed of 10-12 kmph it engine gets off..
And restart when we release the brake padel..
And one more thing for your info..
When you were taking the exit from noida expressway the service road is a two way zone.. so that time they were not coming wrong side.. i do agree with you that people come wrong side.. but in the video they were not.. 😊😊😊
Big thanks to you for sharing good informative content..👍🏻
Skoda has given a great car. Appreciate it!
Built
Appropriate features
Best handeling
Fun to drive
It has great potential to be a mass car, as purchasing power of middle class is increasing they should buy something good, this brand ticks most of the boxes.
Baaki nothing is perfect, everything has a scope of improvement but overall I really like the car.
Useless car,
You are saying great car based on built, everyone said it’s built is poor than earlier Škoda models . Length of car seems too big for city drives in b2b traffic! If you feel 20lks is not a sizeable amount of money to get a sub par reverse cam avg fit and finish with plastics then you can go ahead . I have equally blame goi for hiking taxes and making car prices raise high in last 1-3 yrs
@@Vikrum_ how about comparing it’s built quality with current competing cars of different brands, it’s far better, I own a Kushaq 1.5 myself, and have driven almost all the cars of that but non gave me that satisfaction that skoda gave, not just that overall experience of purchase and post sales as well was great, the TOC also came down significantly since it’s manufactured in India, lot of gimmicks don’t work for me, wat I wanted this car gave me so to each their own.
@@HoneySachan i have a Kodiaq, i don't look at poor people's cars
@@Vikrum_ good for you man!
Yeh hai bhai iklauta honest review dene vala banda❤❤
Useful honest review
Own a slavia.. Top end.. And would like to tell they have removed wireless android auto and apple car play.. A subwofer and also reduced the screen size and also the it makes some weird noise when turning at low speeds especially at incline.. That sound wasn't there in test drive vehicle.. Pretty sure they gave a vehicle which didn't have any of these cons to you so that you wouldn't notice it sir... and increased the prices along with it.. Great video by the way.. Keep up the good work 💯
All the above features reintroduced .... also now comes with electric seats
Biggest cons are ac cooling and infotainment dispaly in new version and also there is no hill hold control in ambition variant
badiya gagan maja aaya is video format m
Should we buy second hand car or not ispe ek vidio banao sir 🙏🏻👌🏻
Ye to car to car varry krega...car kitni used h koi koi 2nd hand ek dam acchi condition m b mil jti kai bar redh mar dete h first user b
@@ankurshukla6855 whi to me bolra hu ki bhai kaise yakeen kare agr lena hai second hand to aur aaj kl jo dekhte hai hm dealership wale vidio to kya usse lena shi hai aur lete hao to kya check kare bss yhi sb
@@shivamyadgire6824buy from cars24/spinny/toyota-utrust/suzuki true value
Great review👍
Gagan bhai you are doing fantastic job and dont think what people will think log toh chand mein bhi daag dhund lete hai..puir hum toh insaan hai..😂
You are the best bhai ❤
Good video Gagan Bhai... I'm Kushaq owner I feel same way... If Skoda is watching this video then the facelift of Slavia, Virtus, Kushaq, Taigun will be much near to the perfect cars.. they are already good cars.
Yes, you are right
Liked this type of videos
mujhe to ye format bhi mast laga,,,,,
I own kushaq ambition 1.0 Mt petrol. Only thing i miss is either a push start or some glowing ring where key is insert to start the car. The premium feel cabin gives either of one they should provide to make it complete. Rest everything is Superb!
Good session tha, viewers tak sahi or sateek jankari phochne chahey
How’s the slavia 1.0 tsi ac now ? Still facing problem or resolved
I feel this is good so please keep continue
Thnx gagan sir for ur right reviews
Very nice video gagan ji 🙏
Aisa hi video city aur verna ke liye banta hai gagan bhai!
Continue this format with other brands too
Amazing video! Please make a similar video on jeep compass.
Another issue i face is that the USB ports are always powered, so for dashcam or any accessories it will drain the battery even after car is locked.
Curious to know , how and where did you mounted your camera , which camera you using bhai ...
Very good review 🎉
My favourite car❤
Truly spoken in honesty.... 😊
My Skoda kushaq air conditioning stops working in bumper-to-bumper traffic, but if I rev the engine, it starts working. Perhaps the air conditioning starts working at a certain RPM level 2:48
Sir if u switched on engine auto idle on off means it may happened because if u stopped car the engine will be in off mode so ac will be switched off
Gagan your fans trust you. Pls don't pay any heed to the trolls on TH-cam comments and on other social media platforms.
Well said ... perfectly discribe...but i like low weight steering
I really love Your videos
I booked Slavia 1.0 Ambition, still confused about color Red & Grey.. Any suggestions
Hiii sir
Me skoda slavia purchase ke liye soch Raha hu
ek doubt he auto gear system details chahiye tha
Gear change karte time smooth chalti he
Auto transmission me
Question for everyone: is it possible to lock all passengers door without child lock once car is locked by button?
I have a kid at home and he usually pull the gate lock while i am driving and gate unlocks easily.
Is there any way ?
No matter what but your experience and transparency really matters to us.... We enjoy your POV❤
superb video
All the issues you have mentioned are on point💯no other youtuber give such brief explanationsn 1.5dsg is a beast🔥that’s the main speciality of the vehicle.
Well slavia grond clearance is equalvalent to innova and jeep compass.. i can do some offroading on my slavia too.. no talk about 2 cylinder deactivation mode.. and how it improves the mileage.. honda city with 165mm toches on all speed breakers... creta has 10 mm more ground clearance then slavia.. it is an important factor in indian cities.. also handling is best in the category..
not sure if you've driven 5th gen honda City, it just doesn't scrape anywhere. have been driving one for about a year now clocking 11k km. My old city from 2008 scraped just about everywhere, so i definitely see the difference
@@saimahesh9115 If the honda company mentions ground clearance is 165mm it means something.. well octavia ground clearance is 155mm and some people still drive it without bumping into speed breakers.. what really happens is that people slow down to below 10km/h at speedbreakers even less and it doesn't bump.. but that's the point.. in a slavia you can go on a speedbreaker at speed of 20-25 kmph while in city you need to slow down to 5-10 kmph to pass the same one..
Which sedan automatic transmission is more reliable city, salavia ir verna?
I own the 1.5 mt ambition as well and driven 1k km, only downside i feel so far is the ac lacking physical buttons, which still is not a big inconvenience. My car dont make such huge window motor sounds as this one(maybe faulty). Manual height adjust is fine as i had to do it once only while taking delivery. I noticed the car driving, suspension and braking got a lot smoother after around 300km, steering is so comfortable and premium, i havent driven the old skodas but test drives the verna and its so much better. Ac for me is much better than i thought(based on reviews) have no complaints. Driving dynamics are unbelievable in the 1.5, u hit the floor and car just go woosh and stability at high speeds are better than Verna. Getting 10-11l mileage in city and 15-18 in highway so far(on AC) which is what I expected and satisfied.( Had to mention the highway mileage improved a lot after first 500km as well, reached 20 mileage in a 400km trop as well), have only used 95 fuel in the car so far.
Brother, last week i bought kushaq ambition manual 1.5
Driven 300km only. What a beast. So effortless since so much power is at reserve. waiting for first 1500-2000km to get over taaki proper trike se chala pau😋
1. Did you face problem in first 1000km? You have slavia or kushaq?
2. Have you done your 1000km service? How was the service experience?
3.. My engine oil level dipped signifacntly. I know tight engine hota h, break in period me engine oil consumption high hota h par pahle 200km me hi dipstick ke lower levels pe aa gya.
4. Is mileage expected to increase? Im getting same mileage as you
5. Is there any whatsapp group for skoda kushaq,slavia owners?
6.Log fizool me hi touch ac buttons pe upset ho rhe h, jab ac chalana hi auto mode pe hota h 95%of the time toh kya ho gya ki touch panel de diya(companies auto ac ko premium feature ke naam pe bechti h aur customers khreedte h fir kya fark padta h ki touch me h aur buttons nhi, buttons/rotary dial hota toh better tha, par yeh bhi dealbreker nhi h)
P.S I'm loving the fact ki meri tarah kisi aur ne bhi ambition me 1.5tsi li aur woh bhi manual me. Salesman ne pahli baar contact krne se delievery wale din tak aate aate darjano baar kah dia ki sir aap 1.5 kyu le rhe ho, mostly log 1.0 lete h, itne budget me style le lena chahie aapko 1litre me, aur agar aapko 1.5 lena hi h to dsg me lo. Usse kya pta 1.5 with manual kya bawal cheej h.
P.SS sorry for asking so many questions.😅
@@bhanupratapsihag1154 1.5 slavia ambition hi Li hai. Mere dealer ne to pehle hi bol Diya tha aapko 1.5 suit karegi😅 also dsg ke bare mein bola tha usne ki problem Ati hai long term.
Abhi 3k run , no problem so far
Mileage is same, on my daily 22km office, city+high way run easily 12kmpl. I am right now on a mountain village visit, 220km from my city, one sided I am getting 16kmpl on MID, and last 20km of the trip is straight up on a mountain in 1st and 2nd gear which sucked the mileage and I am assuming it will be around 12-13kmpl for the whole 440km trip when Ill leave tommorow for home.
1st service is at 15k km so haven't done anything yet, only filled the washer fluid once, and engine oil level are normal for me.
I don't put ac on auto, I put it on 23.5 c and fan at 2-3 bar initially then 1 after 20-30min, cooling is enough.
Noticed driver side window issue in this trip, it rolls automatically down when I raise it, will get it checked in a few days
1.5 is an amazing engine on highways, it feels like there is no limit to how much it can pull. Sakht launda Banna padta hai isko chaleke to stay in limits.
No what's app group etc in am in but I am sure there are, u can try reddit for teambhp for that.
Biggest flex of this car is the ground clearance and suspension, faced now issue so far in bumpy, bad village roads, boot space is so big for long trips, overall very satisfied. I have to buy the svp as well in coming months.
Bro 95 fuel you get only Shell only right and what's the cost per litre bro
@@TrendingPoonai Indian oil,HP
One thing always concerns me is why you guys always talk about high end variants only. Try to drive base variant and give your honest feedback and then compare with high end variant which will obviously have all fancy features and nothing more. Anyway keep up the good work.
9:30 the Tata harrier color looks different, nice color it is, is it TATA oem color?
@gagan bhai, nice video. So informative as always.
The reason one refers Hyundai over Skoda and VW is the quality of each feature. Everything works as expected and everytime.
Indeed a good job
Ignore such people 😅, we watch your video only bcz of your honest opinion ❤
I am considering to buy petrol automatic slavia in 1000 cc should i or not ?
can u make a video on cars by comfort , suspension under 25 lakhs.
Very good review
1.39 is an awesome comment.. Thanks Gagan for keeping our faith in you that you really cater to your viewers by delivering the correct info.. It makes a lot of difference to the people who are actually going to buy the cars and the money which they invest is not a small amount so again it makes a difference to lots of people. Since you have more followers (like me) and also give in-depth info (I hope the videos are not going to become super lengthy, or perhaps its a good thing if the info is truly helpful ;) ), it will have a stronger impact on the decision if the person is thinking of buying the car. So Great job.. Keep it up buddy..!!
@gaganchoudhary sirji agar ye sb jo aap mang rahe hai ki hone chahiye, to Octavia or superb me ap S-class vaale features mangenge.
Agree with your analysis. At this price point , it feels stupid for skoda cost cutting.
Gagan bhai waiting for ur review video for the all new hero bike karizma xmr👀🙏🏻