u/Epicpotato1234

Hey all, here is a full list of changes and updates for the new Slavia facelift.

New additions:

• 360° camera with updated rear view camera
• Rear seat massagers
• 8-speed TQ gearbox with 1.0 TSI
• Euro spec 10.25" instrument cluster (without map integration)
• AC updated to variable-geometry compressor
• Solar shield UV cut glass
• Rear sequential turn indicators
• Rear disc brakes (with 1.5 TSI only)
• Front parking sensors with park pilot (4 sensors)
• New UI for infotainment with eSIM integration for connected car tech + Google AI assistant + App support
• Dual colour ambient lighting (red and white and dependent on variant)
• Lighting package includes: New LED fog lamps, dot matrix DRLs with turn indicators and projector LED headlamps
• Minor adjustments to front and rear bumpers
• New 16" alloys
• New interior upholstery
• New exterior colours (ice blue, red and beige)

Although the list is long and Skoda has improved the value proposition of the vehicle, here are some items the car still misses out on:

Misses:

• EPB (Electronic parking brake)
• Physical AC controls
• Underbody engine guard/cover
• Auto high beam assist
• Rear seat ventilation
• Rear seat sun blinds
• Active TPMS with PSI
• ADAS
• Driver memory seat function
• Comprehensive ambient lighting
• Auto one-touch up/down for all 4 windows
• Sunglass holder
• Driver/passenger side mirrors with light
• Interior grab handles and glove box damping
• Global VW/Skoda key
• Updated interior plastics
• Branded audio system

What does everyone think of the facelift?

My opinion is that the car is a better overall package when compared to before, but Skoda/VW still fail to show ambition in making the offering more premium. Many of the core issues have been rectified; however, many issues still remain.

Hey all, I don't know if this is actually an issue or just a niggle but my Virtus horn pad is not consistently activating on the right hand side as you can see from the video. It is causing me a lot of irritation when driving as I am not able to alert drivers on the road appropriately.

I do have a Taigun and I checked whether the same issue existed there but it seemed to be much more consistent when the pad is pressed.

Has anyone else faced this issue? I'm assuming I need to get the horn pad replaced under warranty?

New spy shots of the facelifted Virtus being tested reveal that there is likely a surprise feature addition of a 360 camera module underneath the ORVM.

In my opinion, this would be an odd decision to add it in the sedans but not the SUVs. They could add it in the SUVs in the coming months but would be unfair to customers who just purchased the new models.