Skoda unveils new Octavia

Skoda has officially unveiled the new Octavia here in India.

Built on VW's new MQB variable platform that allows for variations in length, wheelbase and width, the new Octavia is 90mm longer and 45mm wider than the Laura. The wheelbase now stands at 2686mm, just shy of the VW Passat.

The fit and finish on the inside has also been stepped up. Seams are almost invisible, the quality of plastics is improved for the most part, and the neat and simple design of the dash is quite appealing. Boot space stands at a generous 590 litres.

The new Octavia will also come with a range of new safety features such as lane assistance, automatic braking system and also, a fatigue detection system. It will also get nine airbags. The new car will also come equipped with adaptive cruise control and an intelligent light assistant that switches automatically between low and high beams, and traffic sign recognition as well.

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Though the car has a much larger footprint, prices are expected to be even more competitive than they are now (the Laura currently starts at around ₹12.9 lakh for the 1.8 TSI). The EA888 1.8 TSI engine will be upgraded and will now make around 175bhp in India. There will also be a new automatic version that is sure to attract a whole new set of customers.

The base petrol, however, will be a twin-charged 1.4-litre engine, and there will be a 2.0-litre diesel engine.

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