The new Skoda Octavia is now on sale in India, with prices starting from Rs 25.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The fourth-gen executive sedan follows Skoda’s latest design direction, with styling more in line with the larger Superb, and is available in two variants – Style and the fully-loaded Laurin & Klement (L&K). We take a look at what you get for your money.

New Skoda Octavia Style (Rs 25.99 lakh)

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Ambient lighting
• LED headlamps with DRLs
• LED foglamps with cornering function
• LED tail-lamps with dynamic turn indicators
• Auto dimming mirror – internal and driver side
• Driver side wing mirror defogger
• Puddle lamps
• Keyless entry and go
• Power-adjust driver seat with memory
• 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity
• Mirror Link
• Dual-zone climate control
• Paddle shifters
• Virtual cockpit digital instrument screen
• Cruise control
• Rain sensing wipers
• 6 airbags (dual front, front side and curtain)
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Rear view camera
• ABS with EBD
• ESC
• Hill start assist
• Multi collision braking
• Anti-Slip Regulation
• Electronic differential lock

New Skoda Octavia L&K (Rs 28.99 lakh)

The fully loaded L&K additionally gets you kit such as:

• Adaptive LED headlamps
• Tyre pressure monitor
• 8 airbags (addition of rear side airbags)
• Fatigue alert
• Powered boot lid with hands-free opening
• Powered co-driver seat with memory function
• Canton sound system
• Rear sun visors – doors and windscreen
• Wireless smartphone charger
• Hands free parking

New Skoda Octavia: engine and gearbox

Moving to under the hood, unlike the previous-gen Octavia, the new fourth-gen sedan is available solely with a petrol engine. The unit in question is a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol TSI unit that puts out 190hp and 320Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox as standard, sending power to the front wheels. Skoda claims a fuel efficiency rating of 15.81kpl for the model. You can read more about how the Octavia drives in our review.

New Skoda Octavia: rivals

The executive sedan segment has shrunk in the past few years, and with the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic exiting the market, the Octavia has only one direct rival – the Hyundai Elantra. However, in terms of pricing, the Elantra is notably more affordable, with the Hyundai priced between Rs 17.85-21.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The carmaker is now gearing towards the launch of its all-new Kushaq midsize SUV. Skoda recently announced that it had commenced production of the Kushaq, with a launch expected soon. The carmaker is also expected to launch the petrol Kodiaq in India later this year, as well as debut its all-new midsize sedan that will replace the current Rapid.

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