New Skoda Octavia unveiled, to go on sale in Diwali - Overdrive

Skoda has officially unveiled the production model of its third generation Octavia for the Indian market. The prices will be announced on a later date. Commercial launch of the vehicle is expected around Diwali. 2013 Skoda Octavia unveiled at Mahalaxmi Racecourse Built upon the MQB Platform that underlies a slew of VW family vehicles, the new Octavia will share DNA with the Jetta and Golf, among others. Skoda's new design language is evident in the Octavia more than ever, and the car strikes a handsome pose. Skoda claims this is the largest, most comfortable and lightest Octavia ever, along with being one of the safest cars in the world. The company believes it will be a game-changer. The rear is spacious and comfortable with a soft and comfortable bench. The boot is spacious and big, almost 590 litres big. Skoda will retain the 1.8-litre TSi and 2.0-litre TDi mills that do duty in the current Laura and introduce the 1.4 TSi engine that powers he base Jetta in India. The quick-shifting DSG 'box will also continue to remain an option for the diesel, as it is for the current Laura. But there will not be any paddles. We do know that production has already begun for the third generation of the car at Skoda's Aurangabad plant. An October launch seems likely. The European version of the third generation Skoda Octavia The third generation Octavia is to be sold alongside the current Laura, which is effectively the second generation Octavia internationally. Expect to pay a premium for the privilege, and to receive a few more goodies for your money. On the inside, the materials, fit and finish are as we have come to expect from Skoda, feeling solid and upmarket. Confusingly so, in fact, since most Skoda vehicles compete directly with Volkswagen-branded vehicles, which are supposed to be positioned as more premium products. Stay tuned for more updates. via Technology - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGasZNO1UwUCtLEF38T4e6mmdpdZw&url=http://overdrive.in/news/new-skoda-octavia-unveiled-to-go-on-sale-in-diwali/

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