Having entered India in the year 2000, Skoda has completed 25 years in our market this year. To mark the occasion, Skoda India will be launching 25-year Anniversary editions of the both the Kushaq and Slavia this year.
- 2025 marks 25 years of Skoda in India
- Kushaq, Slavia Anniversary Editions likely to be cosmetic updates
Skoda Kushaq, Slavia Anniversary editions: what to expect?
Cosmetic updates and new features
Speaking to Autocar India on the sidelines of the Octavia RS drive, Petr Janeba, brand director Skoda India, said, “We are not only celebrating 25 years of Skoda in India, but this year also marks 130 years of the Skoda brand. Combining these two occasions, we have some action planned on the Kushaq and Slavia, which will be a 25-year Anniversary Edition.”
While Janeba did not divulge any further details on the Anniversary Editions, it can be expected to be a cosmetic and feature upgrades. The Kushaq and Slavia could see an Anniversary edition badge, new colour options and unique trim and upholstery; a few additions to the equipment list can also be expected.
It remains to be seen if Skoda limits the Anniversary Edition treatment to just the higher-spec 1.5-litre variants, or offers it across the board with both 1.0 and 1.5-litre engine options.
Other Skoda India upcoming launches in 2025
CBU and CKD cars, including RS models
The Anniversary Edition models aside, Skoda has a slew of other CBU and CKLD models lined up for launch in India this year. The Kodiaq is the first in the line, set to arrive in April this year as a CKD model. That will be followed by the Octavia RS that will be brought in as a full import. Janeba has also said the company is mulling bringing back the Superb diesel and Octavia diesel to India, and the Kodiaq RS is also on the cards as a CBU initially, and if there are sufficient volumes, it may be localized too.
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