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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