Skoda has announced that its Octavia sedan has achieved over 1 lakh sales milestone in the country after being on sale for over 2 decades. The Octavia first went on sale in 2001 and since then, the car has seen over four generations. The Octavia in India also saw the launch of the high-performance VRS variant which has been a favorite among enthusiasts. The Octavia is the only D segment sedan that you can buy today.
The Skoda Octavia has grown in size and it continues to have its charm like the older iterations. The front features new adaptive LED headlamps which surround the typical Skoda butterfly grille. You also get strong two strong creases on the bonnet and the lower end of the bumper features LED fog lamps with a cornering function. The side features 17-inch alloy wheels. The top-end L&K variant gets its inscription on the front fenders. The side of the Octavia shows off its iconic notchback design which is unlike any other sedan in the market today.
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The interiors are a huge step up from the previous generation. It gets soft touch materials all around with generous use of leather on the door pads. The bottle holders in the doors also get felt lining. The beautiful leather and suede seats are very comfortable and they offer a host of electric adjustments including memory function and electric lumbar support. The Octavia features Skoda’s new two-spoke steering wheel which might not be to everyone’s taste. The virtual cockpit instrument cluster has a whole host of customization options available and it provides all the important information for the driver.
Other features that the Octavia gets are heated wing mirrors, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, USB c ports for the front and rear passengers, virtual boot release, front parking sensors, fatigue sensor, park assist and auto-dimming IRVM.In terms of safety, you get ISOFIX, TPMS, Multi collision braking, ASR, MSR, TCS, ABS, EBD and 8 airbags. The turbocharged 2 litre TSI engine churns out 190hp and 320nm of torque. It comes mated to the fantastic 7 speed DSG dual clutch automatic transmission. The engine is refined and you won’t hear any noise inside the cabin. The engine offers explosive performance with 0-100km/h coming up in just 8 seconds.
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