Skoda Launches New Laura RS at Rs.15.19 Lakhs

Published: Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 18:18 [IST]

Skoda India has launched the Skoda Laura RS with a starting price of Rs.15.19. The rally inspired version of the Laura is powered by the same 1.8-litre TSI petrol engine found in the regular Laura. Skoda has loaded the new Laura RS with more comfort, convenience and safety features.

Skoda India said the RS marked Skoda"s 110 years of motor sport and also celebrates its recent victory of the 2010 IRC championship.

Škoda Laura RS will appeal to both the rational and emotional needs of the performance enthusiast and its unique positioning in the segment will make it instantly identifiable among other cars.

Skoda promises the new Laura RS will thrill drivers with its extensive array of features for improved comfort, convenience and safety. The advanced direct injection technology with turbocharging translates to superlative refinement, class-leading performance and low consumption.

Thomas Kuehl, Board Member & Director, Sales & Marketing, ŠkodaAuto India while speaking at the launch said: “The new Laura RS is a performance oriented product aimed at car enthusiasts who have an emotional connect with their car. It"s not a product you choose on pure rationale as the vRS badge evokes tremendous passion amongst the owners. Designed to provide maximum driving pleasure through performance and precision, the RS also continues to build on ŠKODA's reputation for comfort and safety. We hope our customers enjoy this product as much as we do."

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