New Skoda Octavia Gets 1000 Bookings In 20 Days

By Ganesh

With the return of the Skoda Octavia the brand in India is reliving its hay days from the early 2000s when the sedan was a popular car amongst car buyers in the country.

Launched on October 3rd Skoda India has already received more than 1000 bookings for the new Octavia model. This includes bookings made through Skoda's online platform. The new Octavia takes the place of the previous generation model, which is sold as the Laura. In doing so the new car has brought back the charm of the old vehicle and also seems to have reinstated the loyalties of old Skoda customers.

The new Skoda Octavia is the first vehicle in India that is built on the advanced VW MQB platform and to carry the new Skoda design philosophy. The 3rd gen Octavia sedan is available in 3 engine options - 1.4 TSI, 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TDI.

Also Read: New Skoda Octavia Review

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Talking about Octavia's achievement, Mr. Sudhir Rao, Managing Director, ŠKODA Auto India said, "The Octavia is the heart of our brand and is our attempt to give customers one of the best offerings in the country. The Octavia will set new benchmarks in space, ride quality and ownership experience. With the new design language the Octavia is a head turner and is a great value proposition for the Indian consumer. We will continue to bring products that redefine segments and ownership experience"

Mr. Pawel Szuflak, Director, Sales & Marketing, ŠKODA AUTO India says, "We are delighted with the wonderful response that the Octavia has got from the market. It further substantiates our belief in the product and the customer's loyalty towards the brand. The overwhelming response has been encouraging and will push us to bring in more such products which allow consumers to express themselves."

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Article Published On: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 17:51 [IST]
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