Skoda has raised ₹ 10,000 cost price on some colors of Kushaq and Slavia. This increase is for the mono-tone and dual-tone paint options across various variants. The Skoda Kushaq and Slavia Prices Have Hiked for Certain Colors: Skoda has raised the price of select color choices by ₹10,000 on Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan; all this is barely after launching the MY25 updates in both vehicles and making it a surprise revision for prospective buyers.
The price hike shall be applicable over a select range of mono-tone and dual-tone paint schemes across several variants including Classic, Signature, Sportline, Monte Carlo, and Prestige trims.
Which Variants and Colours Are Affected?
If you are planning to buy a new Skoda Kushaq or Slavia with respect to above-mentioned colors costlier by ₹10,000.
Classic Variant: Price hike of ₹10,000 in Lava Blue color.
Signature Variant: Prices have hiked for Lava Blue, Deep Black, and Carbon Steel Matte shades.
Sportline Variant: The most hit besides with ₹10,000 increase hike in:
lLava Blue
lDeep Black
lCarbon Steel Matte
lBrilliant Silver Dual-Tone
lLava Blue Dual-Tone
lCandy White Dual-Tone
lTornado Red Dual-Tone
Monte Carlo & Prestige Variants: Price hikes in Carbon Steel Matte, Brilliant Silver Dual-Tone and Lava Blue Dual-Tone color options.
The price hike is applicable for Kushaq and Slavia. Hence, these colors are a little pricey as compared to before.
What is the Reason for Hike in Price?
According to Skoda India, they have not established an official reason behind the increase in price for these colors; however, the higher costs of production for a premium paint finish, especially matte and dual-tone ones, which incur additional processes, are the likely causes.
The Lava Blue and Carbon Steel Matte shades have been bestsellers, so one more possible reason for this price increase could be the increased demand as well as potentially costlier raw materials used in the making of these paints.
Impact on Buyers
Now, those who are going to purchase a Skoda Kushaq or Slavia will have this price increase affect them, as opting for a premium paint finish will now cost extra. It still prices them competitively in their respective segments, according to Skoda's pricing strategy.
If someone had their eyes set on one of these particular colors, contacting the dealers to find out whether or not they had any older stock priced at their pre-hike price might be a good choice.
Is the Price Hike Justified?
A small increase in price such as ₹10,000 may hardly matter to people buying premium cars and thus raises doubts on why Skoda hiked the price almost one or two weeks after updating to MY25.
For those who prefer standard colors, increased prices will not affect them. Buyers desiring special paint finishes, however, will now have to bend their budgets a little. Still, Skoda is a strong player in the mid-size SUV and sedan segments; in all probability, this decision might affect short-term decisions but won't deter serious buyers.
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