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The Skoda VisionD Concept portrays the kind of design you will see in Skoda vehicles starting next year. The concept’s short overhangs and long wheelbase tell us future Skodas will focus on comfort while keeping the dimensions compact. The interiors are full of revised elements from the current Skodas. What could be carried over to the production model is the twin-dial display and the aircon vents. The glass roof and  [ Read More ]

Since the demise of the old Octavia, Skoda has kept mum about its successor. There were various rumors circulating in the market about a mysterious car called ‘Felicia’ which is supposed to succeed our Octavia. Unfortunately, this mysterious car was always spoken about. There was no tangible information about it. There were many speculations and countless rendering about the car, but Skoda did not budge from its stance. But now  [ Read More ]

The next generation Skoda Octavia could be very close to the Superb

The next generation Skoda Octavia (Laura to Indians) it seems, will be more than a mere face-lift.

Skoda’s popular model, is presently receiving every ounce of attention from its maker, and with a host of new features and design, it would fitting to term it as the next generation Octavia.

Based on the platform of the VW Golf VI, this third generation of Czech model will look different, this time following lines of the Joyster concept.

Known for the no compromise to safety attitude, the future Octavia would come equipped with ESP, ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR and ESBS!

With over two million customers globally, the Octavia remains the most popular model from the Skoda stable. The new Octavia recently launched in India, is available with five petrol and three diesel engines, and a range of manual and automatic gearboxes internationally.

Petrol engines range from the 1.4 MPI/59 kW (80 bhp) to the top class 2.0 TSI with an output of 147 kW (200 bhp).

The Octavia’s diesel offering includes the choice of two turbo engines with an output of 77 (105 bhp) or 103 kW (140 bhp), or a common rail fuel injected two-litre turbo-diesel with an output of 125 kW (170 bhp).

We say – Isn’t that quite a mouthful of safety features? We’re keeping this car in our radar from now on especially after news that a India-specific Octavia is in the making.

Skoda working on Octavia Tour replacement also!

Did you know that Skoda is working on the replacement for the Skoda Octavia Tour (1st generation Octavia) and it could be named Popular? Read more about the Skoda Popular news to understand better

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