3rd Generation Octavia launched at Geneva Motor Show – Expected to be available with diesel, petrol and CNG versions too
New Delhi: Skoda, the Czech automotive giant hasn’t made much buzz in the Indian market from the past few years and the premium sedan maker has decided to have a breakthrough this year in India.
The third generation variant of Octavia has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and thus the second generation variant which has been carrying the badge Laura in the Indian market will be out going. Skoda has introduced the first generation Octavia sedan in the year 2001 and has succeeded with the model. Skoda has been known as the ‘Premium Budget’ sedan maker and it wants to keep the same going with the 3rd generation Octavia too.
The brand new 3rd Generation Octavia is going to be much wide and larger than the outgoing version. It is 45mm wider and 90 mm longer than Skoda Laura. Mr. Winfried Vahland has stated in connection with the launch “The Skoda Octavia is the heart of the Skoda brand. It embodies the good Skoda genes in the best sense of the word. Lots of room, quality, precise workmanship, modern, mature technology, timeless design, high functionality and the best price value ratio. Our customer’s expectations have grown. Our aim was to make this car even better for its third generation. This is reflected in the values of the new Octavia – it is a class of its own”.
As per the information, Skoda is likely to replace the Laura badge with the Octavia badge for the 3rd generation Octavia. The manufacturer may offer the brand new Octavia with petrol and diesel engines as well. It is also expected that Skoda may opt for launching a CNG variant also in the upcoming years in order to make the vehicle cost efficient as fuel prices have been raising at rapid speed.
Skoda may offer the brand new 3rd generation Octavia in the price range of Rs. 12 lakhs to Rs. 17 lakhs. It may compete with the similar rival models such as Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta and Chevrolet Cruze etc.
[Source: http://www.oncars.in]
