Skoda Auto India further bolsters the safety prowess of the already 5-star safety-rated Kushaq and Slavia for the Indian market.
The 2024 Skoda Kushaq and Slavia have been updated with more standard safety features. Both these cars represent the outcome of the heavily localised MQB A0 IN platform specifically made for countries like India. This marked the implementation of VW Group’s India 2.0 strategy which has brought in successful results. India is now Skoda’s second-largest market outside Europe. Clearly, the customers have taken a liking to these two vehicles. For now, let us take a look at the details of what the MY2024 models offer.
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Updated 2024 Skoda Kushaq and Slavia
As per the official press release, Skoda now offers 6 airbags as standard for all variants of the 2024 Kushaq and Slavia. Remember, Skoda Kushaq and Slavia already scored 5 stars for the Adult and Child Occupant Protection categories in October 2022 and April 2023, respectively. In fact, the MQB A0 IN is the first made-in-India platform to score dual 5-stars at the updated Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). The MY2024 models now already get electric seats for driver and co-driver (first-in-segment), an illuminated footwell area, and a 10-inch infotainment display from mid-level trims along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Speaking on this occasion, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, Petr Janeba said, “Safety has always been intrinsic to the Škoda DNA. We were the first brand to score a full 5-stars for adults and children under the Global NCAP tests. Our emphasis on safety embodies our Human Touch approach, and underscores our focus on being a family brand. We always offered frontal airbags in our base variants and six in our higher variants, each as safe as the other. As part of our MY24 updates, we now offer six airbags across all variants of the Kushaq and Slavia. We are always listening to our customers and shall continue to provide relevant upgrades and significant product actions within our product portfolio and our variant line-up.”
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Author’s Note
Skoda is a brand known for offering vehicles with top-notch safety capabilities and strong engines. Both these cars have 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo petrol mills with the option of choosing between manual and automatic transmissions. Driving enthusiasts often opt for Skoda cars. Also, people who prioritize safety over everything else purchase Skoda cars. As customers become more and more safety-conscious, having 6 airbags as standard across the range will ensure great reception from potential buyers. Let us see how well these latest updates translate to monthly sales.
