Skoda Slavia revealed in Vietnam, "rival" Toyota Vios
After the Kushaq SUV, Skoda Vietnam is expected to launch the low-cost Slavia B-class sedan.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•24/06/2025
The 2025 Skoda Slavia sedan will be assembled domestically at the factory in Quang Ninh . The first images show that Skoda Slavia has appeared at the assembly plant with full versions, ready for the launch plan in the near future. Domestic assembly not only helps Skoda take the initiative in supply, but also brings a price advantage compared to imported models, promising to create direct competition with long-time rivals in the segment such as Toyota Vios, Hyundai Accent or Honda City.
The new Skoda Slavia 2025 has a bold European exterior design, with clear differences between versions. The high-end Style version is equipped with 17-inch single-spoke 5-spoke wheels, full LED lighting system, while the Ambition version uses 16-inch multi-spoke wheels, halogen headlights. One of the highlights of Slavia is the ground clearance of up to 179 mm, far superior to competitors in the same segment such as Vios (133 mm) or City (134 mm). The overall dimensions of the car are 4,541 x 1,752 x 1,507 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,651 mm, providing a spacious interior and suitable for road conditions in Vietnam. In terms of interior, the Slavia Style is equipped with two large screens: an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch central screen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity. The Ambition version also has a 10-inch screen but still uses a traditional analog instrument cluster.
The interior of the premium version feels more luxurious thanks to the ventilated power leather seats, 8-speaker sound system with subwoofer, wireless charger, sunroof, and single-zone automatic air conditioning with rear seat vents. These are features that are hard to find in "affordable" B-class sedans. Powering the Skoda Slavia in Vietnam is a 1.0L turbocharged engine, producing 115 horsepower and 175 Nm of torque. The Active version is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the remaining versions use a 6-speed automatic transmission, with additional paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. The car has a McPherson front suspension and a torsion bar rear suspension, which is a common arrangement in the segment. Notably, disc brakes on all 4 wheels are only available on the Style version, while the lower versions have not been confirmed to have this full system.
Slavia is not equipped with an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). Basic safety features include: 6 airbags, cruise control, rear camera, rear sensors, tire pressure sensors. This level of safety is equivalent to many models in the segment and will be suitable for general use, although it still lacks some modern support technologies such as automatic emergency braking or lane keeping. According to information from the dealer, Skoda Slavia is expected to have 4 versions from low to high: Active, Ambition, Style and Style with sunroof. The estimated price for the standard Active version is about 450 million VND, while the highest version Style with sunroof is expected to be about 530 million VND. Dealers have started taking deposits for this model.
Video : Close-up of Skoda Kushaq 2025 assembled in Vietnam.
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