New Skoda Octavia launch today

Skoda is all set to reintroduce its most successful model in India, the Octavia, today. The new sedan wll be larger than the Laura (which actually is the second-gen Octavia) and come in three trims namely, Active, Elegance and Ambition, and three engine options -- a 1.4-litre and 1.8-litre petrol, and a 2.0-litre diesel. Transmission options comprise a seven-speed DSG automatic (the 1.8TSI will be offered with only this) or a six-speed manual (the base petrol model will come with only a manual shif

The car follows Skoda’s new Vision D design philosophy and has the redesigned grille with a refined Skoda badge which is the signature design for all future Skoda vehicles. Standard features across the range are 16-inch alloy wheels, electronically adjustable and foldable mirrors, ABS, dual front airbags, traction control, driver’s seat height adjustment, steering adjustment, audio system with an SD card reader, rear air-con vents, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, gearlever and handbrake.

The Octavia will likely command a starting price tag of Rs 14 lakh and compete with the likes of the Toyota Corolla Altis, Volkswagen Jetta, Chevrolet Cruze, etc. Stay tuned to ZigWheels.com and our Facebook and Twitter pages to catch the latest updates from the launch event, which begins at 11am today.