Skoda Auto India unveiled the all-new Octavia at an attractive ex-showroom price of Rs25.99 lakh nationwide – taking forward the ‘One Nation. One Price.’ philosophy. The Octavia marked the beginning of Skoda Auto’s model offensive campaign for India two decades ago. The company said the fourth generation, with its timeless design, exquisite interiors, class leading safety, and intelligent connectivity features, pushes the yardstick further.
Zac Hollis, Brand Director – Skoda Auto India, said, “When it was introduced twenty years ago, the Octavia changed the dynamics of the executive sedan segment – one that continues to offer significant growth potential, catering to a burgeoning class of discerning buyers with a penchant for luxury, as well as the right value proposition. Having retained its characteristics of design, safety, technology, performance, space, and comfort, the all – new Octavia is a compelling combination and will continue to drive Skoda Auto’s success in the Indian market.”
Completely redeveloped, it boasts of an all-new light design which now demonstrates a more powerful and masculine character. The body design not only sharpens the Skoda Octavia’s visual appearance but also enables excellent aerodynamics.
The new Octavia is 4,689 mm long, 1,469 mm tall, 1,829 mm wide, and comes with a wheelbase of 2,680 mm. In the Octavia’s front section is a classic robust grill, with its striking chrome frame.
Following on from the grill are razor-sharp, narrower, new headlights featuring Bi-LED technology, and daytime running lights (standard). The new Skoda Octavia is available in five paint schemes: Lava Blue, Candy White, Magic Black, Brilliant Silver, and Maple Brown, with the last two exclusively available at the Laurin & Klement.
The two-spoke multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift and black leather lends the vehicle an emotive and authentic appearance with a strong identity of its own.
A first for the Czech auto manufacturer in India, the fourth generation Octavia features ‘shift by wire’ technology and electric parking brake. A rocker switch with a minimalist design, integrated into the centre console, controls and electronically conveys the gear selection to the transmission unit.
The turbocharged 2.0 TSI petrol engine is at the core of the all – new Skoda Octavia. It delivers 190 PS (140kW) of power and a peak torque output of 320Nm while delivering fuel efficiency figures of 15.81 km/l (ARAI)
The company said the new Skoda Octavia hosts a plethora of the most technically advanced and intelligent connectivity features that add a practical twist to elegance.