The 2013 Skoda Octavia has created a stir in the C+ segment of the Indian car market after its launch on October 3. Around 1,000 bookings of the car have already been made and more are being registered.
Skoda left no stone unturned for getting back the well-awaited Octavia in the Indian market and the results are here to show. The automaker also launched a new online booking engine where prospective buyers can book the car at their convenience. You can view it here at www.bookyourskodaonline.com
The car is available in three variants - Active, Elegance and Ambition. The Active and Ambition variants get a 1.4 TSI petrol engine which gives a power output of 138bhp and 250Nm of torque, whereas the top-end Elegance variant powered by the 1.8 TSI engine churns out 177bhp and 250Nm of Torque. The 2.0-litre oil burner TDI engine which produces 141bhp and 320Nm of torque is available across all the three variants. The car is priced in the range of Rs 13.95 lakh to Rs 19.10 lakh.
“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,” Sudhir Rao, Managing Director, Skoda Auto India commented on this achievement.
Pawel Szuflak, Director, Sales and Marketing also said, “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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