2013 Skoda Octavia Price Announced; Starts At INR 13.9 Lakhs

By Ganesh

The all new Skoda Octavia has arrived. The replacement for the Laura will be available for a starting price of INR 13.9 lakhs. The launch of the new Octavia is a significant one since its the first car in India that's built on VW's MQB platform.

2013 Skoda Octavia is available in three trim levels - Elegance, Ambition and Active. Engine and transmission options being provided with the trim levels are as follows:

Also Read: 2013 Skoda Octavia Detailed Review

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Trims
Elegance: 1.8 TSI petrol and 2.0 TDI diesel
Ambition: 1.4 TSI petrol and 2.0 TDI diesel
Active (Base): 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TDI diesel

Engines & Transmission
Only the top of the line, 180 PS, 250 Nm, 1.8 TSI petrol gets the 7 speed automatic transmission. The 140 PS, 250 Nm 1.4 TSI petrol is limited to 6 speed manual. Lastly, the 143 PS, 320 Nm 2.0 TDI diesel gets both the 6 speed manual and 6 speed automatic transmissions.

Fuel Economy
Octavia 180 PS, 1.8 TSI - AT 14.72 kmpl
Octavia 140 PS, 1.4 TSI - MT 16.81 kmpl
Octavia 143 PS, 2.0TDI CR - AT 19.28 kmpl
Octavia 143 PS, 2.0 TDI CR - MT 20.61 kmpl

Skoda is offering 16-inch alloy wheels, electric ORVM, ABS, dual front airbags, traction control, driver seat height and steering adjust, rear air-con vents, etc., as standard offering on all three trim levels.

Price
Active 1.4 TSI MT - INR 13.95 lakh lakh
Ambition 1.4 TSI MT - INR 14.95 lakh
Elegance 1.8 TSI AT - INR 18.25 lakh
Active 2.0 TDI MT 0 - INR 15.55 lakh
Ambition 2.0 TDI MT - INR 16.55 lakh
Ambition 2.0 TDI AT - INR 17.55 lakh
Elegance 2.0 TDI AT - INR 19.45 lakh

Speaking about the new Octavia, Paweł Szuflak, director, sales & marketing, Skoda Auto India said, "The new Octavia is our attempt to make the best car in its class and we are confident that it will redefine standards in its segment. By virtue of being built on the Group's MQB platform, the new Octavia is larger and yet lighter than its predecessors. A joy to look at and a greater joy to drive, the new Octavia is sure to captivate the hearts and minds in India. Octavia will be a sheer delight for the customers who have an affinity for premium-ness and quality combined with excellent price value proposition."

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Article Published On: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 15:35 [IST]
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