Skoda has gained huge popularity among the Indian masses since its cars offer incredible rides with reliability and practicality. Let’s read up on this category to get further details about Skoda models with specs.
Škoda Auto India Pvt Ltd. has been operating in India since November 2001 as a subsidiary of Škoda Auto, one of the quickest-developing carmakers in Europe. It established a cutting-edge manufacturing office in Shendra near Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The facility has a capacity of 89,000 vehicles per year.
Škoda Auto India Private Limited now has 64 showrooms and 61 service centers across cities.
- Logo meaning: The present Škoda logo, which was introduced in 2011, represents an old fashioned winged arrow with three feathers. The arrow is for speed and the wings for progress, while the circle symbolizes Skoda's more than 100 years of tradition. The green color represents the organization's effort to deal with environmental concerns in the car world.
- The first model launched: Launched early in 2002, the Octavia was the first Skoda model to be introduced to the Indian market.
Skoda is offering 4 models on sale in India, including 1 SUV and 3 sedans. The New Skoda Rapid, New Skoda Superb, Skoda Octavia are considered the most famous cars in their respective segments. The Scala, Kamiq, Octavia 2020, Kodiaq 2020, Vision IN, Rapid 2021 will be launched in the years to come.
No. | Model | Launching year | Ex-showroom Price in New Delhi |
1 | New Skoda Rapid | 2020 | Rs.7.49 - 11.79 Lakh |
2 | Skoda Karoq | 2017 | Rs.24.99 Lakh |
3 | New Skoda Superb | 2020 | Rs.29.99 - 32.99 Lakh |
4 | Skoda Octavia | 1997 | Rs.35.99 Lakh |
No. | Model | Expected launching year | Expected Price |
1 | Skoda Kamiq | December 2020 | Rs10.0 Lakh |
2 | Skoda Vision IN | April 2021 | Rs10.0 Lakh |
3 | Skoda Rapid | October 2021 | Rs10.0 Lakh |
4 | Skoda Scala | December 2020 | Rs12.0 Lakh |
5 | Skoda Octavia | January 2021 | Rs20.0 Lakh |
6 | Skoda Kodiaq | January 2021 | Rs33.0 Lakh |
Price: Rs.7.49 - 11.79 Lakh
New Skoda Rapid is available in six variants: Rider, Rider Plus, Ambition, Onyx, Style, and Monte Carlo. It is offered with six different colors: Brilliant Silver, Lapiz Blue, Carbon Steel, Toffee Brown, Flash Red, Candy White.
Skoda offers the car with LED DRLs and front fog lights. Highlights upfront include smoked out projector headlamps with daytime running lamps, Skoda’s new signature butterfly grille and a new bumper that houses a pair of cornering fog lamps. In terms of interior, Skoda is equipped with electrically movable and foldable ORVMs, programmed climate control, press button start, auto-dimming IRVM, tilt, and adaptive directing, height-flexible driver seat, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink. The Rapid is accessible with double front airbags and ABS with EBD as standard. The programmed variations of the Rapid accompany electronic stability control (diesel only) and hill hold control.
The BS6 Rapid gets only one engine alternative: a 1.0-liter turbo-petroleum unit (110PS/175Nm). It is offered with a 6-speed MT while a 6-speed programmed alternative is expected to be launched soon.
Price: Rs.29.99 - 32.99 Lakh
The Superb is available in two variants: Sportline and Laurin & Klement and seven different colors: Lava Blue, Moon White, Magic Black, Magnetic Brown, Business Grey Metallic, Race Blue, Steel Grey Metallic.
Skoda is offering the facelifted Superb with lattice LED headlights, LED fog lights with cornering capacity, surrounding lighting, associated vehicle tech, a completely customizable advanced instrument cluster, and a panoramic sunroof. The 2020 Superb accompanies 8 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC (electronic stability control), and front and backstopping sensors.
The Superb is offered with a 2.0-liter TSI petroleum motor that makes 190PS and 320Nm of force. A 7-speed DSG (double grasp transmission), which is the main gearbox on offer, drives the front wheels. The Superb is able to deliver a fuel efficiency of 15.10kmpl.
Price: Rs.35.99 Lakh
The Octavia is now only available in one variant called RS245 which is offered with six unique colors: Corrida Red, Quartz Grey Metallic, Magic Black, Race Blue, Candy White, Maple Brown.
The updated Octavia gets full-LED headlamps. The halogen fog lamps also feature a cornering function. The inner units of the headlamps, which appear as a part of the grille, make the Skoda’s butterfly grille look wider than it actually is. Skoda is loaded with a number of striking features in the Octavia RS 245 including nine airbags, 12-way completely flexible driver and front seat, an 8-inch touchscreen, Alcantara calfskin seats, and a 12.3-inch computerized instrument cluster which acts as a virtual cockpit.
Underneath the hood of the RS245 is the most impressive motor ever found in an Octavia. The BS6 2.0-liter inline-four chamber petrol motor makes 245PS and 370Nm of force thanks to a 7-speed DSG gearbox (double grip programmed).
Skoda has become one of the most-loved car makers in India as it can produce the practical models offered with a good level of standard equipment. The top competitors faced by Skoda India include Renault, Hyundai, General Motors, and Nissan. Keep updated with our latest news to make a nice buy!