Skoda Superb facelift 2014 prices

Skoda Superb petrol facelift 2014 prices

Ambition 1.8 TSI MT – Rs. 18,87,000

Elegance 1.8 TSI MT – Rs. 20,65,000

Elegance 1.8 TSI AT – Rs. 22,27,000

Skoda Superb diesel facelift 2014 prices

Ambition 2.0 TDI AT – Rs. 23,43,000

Elegance 2.0 TDI AT – Rs. 25,20,000

*All prices ex-shwroom, New Delhi at the time of the launch.

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All new Skoda Octavia 2013 launched in India

Skoda Auto today launched the 3^rd generation Octavia in India, priced at Rs. 13.85 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi. Skoda had launched the second generation Octavia with the name Laura and now has decided to retain the old name ‘Octavia’ for its 3^rd generation model. Skoda had unveiled the all new Octavia in India in August this year, since then the car has been assembling in Skoda’s factory at Aurangabad.

 The all new Skoda Octavia 2013 is available in 3 engine options – 2 petrol and 1 diesel. The starting model of Octavia 2013 comes with a 1.4L TSI petrol engine which produces 140 Ps of power and 250 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox and the model comes only in Active and Ambition grades.

The other petrol engine is the same 1.8L TSI seen in Laura and Superb. The engine now produces 180 Ps of power as compared to earlier 160 Ps and comes only with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. The 1.8L petrol model come only in the top of the end Elegance grade.

The Octavia diesel will be powered by the 2.0L CR diesel engine producing 143Ps of power and 320 Nm of torque. The diesel model is available in all the three trim levels – Active, Ambition & Elegance with choices of a manual and an automatic gearbox, both having 6 forward gears.

All new Skoda Octavia 2013 Price in New Delhi:

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Active (M) – Rs. 13.95 lakhs

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Ambition (M) – Rs. 14.95 lakhs

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Elegance (AT) – Rs. 18.25 lakhs

Skoda Octavia Active 2.0 TDI (M) – Rs. 15.55 lakhs

Skoda Octavia Ambition 2.0 TDI (M) – Rs. 16.55 lakhs

Skoda Octavia Ambition 2.0 TDI (AT) – Rs. 17.55 lakhs

Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0 TDI  (AT) – Rs. 19.45 lakhs

Skoda Octavia Dimensions:

All new Skoda Octavia 2013 is 4659 mm long, 1814 mm wide and 1476 mm tall.

Skoda Octavia Wheelbase:

All new Skoda Octavia 2013 has wheelbase of 2688 mm.

Skoda Octavia Ground Clearance:

All new Skoda Octavia 2013 has ground clearance of 155 mm.

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Volkswagen to reposition Skoda brand in India

Good news for Skoda lovers. Volkswagen has decided to reposition Skoda brand; that is Skoda will be positioned below the Volkswagen. This can happen only if Skoda car prices are reduced which is good news. Volkswagen owns Skoda and Audi and all over the world the parent VW sits between Skoda and Audi in terms of brand value. Here in India Skoda and Volkswagen have similar brand value which is seriously hampering Volkswagen’s brand image.

Skoda with its first vehicle in India ‘Octavia’ has built a reputation of a luxury car maker. The launch of Superb and Fabia which are best in terms of luxury in their respective class has put Skoda brand at the top of the chart. The Larua took off from where Octavia left. Having a good brand value is an asset to the company. But here the parent company Volkswagen thinks otherwise because Skoda is seriously denting Volkswagen’s image in India.

Volkswagen known to make quality cars is struggling to build the brand. Rivals such as Hyundai and Ford are delivering products which are better value for money cars. Volkswagen cars are no doubt the best in their class but somehow are not able to sell in numbers the company expect.  With reducing Skoda car prices Volkswagen can position itself clearly where it deserves to be, but in India it will take some time, may be another 2 to 3 years. 

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Skoda Yeti to get facelift soon

     Skoda Auto will give a mild facelift to its premium SUV Yeti soon. The facelift will include reworked front end in the exterior and upholstery change in the interior. With sales being poor, Skoda recently launched a budget edition 4x2 Yeti. However there is no news of a 7 seater Yeti yet.

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Skoda Superb facelift spied

     Skoda had launched the new Superb three years back and now has plans to give it a facelift. The facelifted Skoda Superb was spied with some camouflage, but in spite of it lot of details are visible.

      In the front there is the new headlamps look good with angular design, the front grill seems to be big and bolder than the current one. The front bumper has been redesign to suit the changes. The most striking feature is in the rear which gets sharp tail lamps which resembles with current generation Volkswagen and Audi.

     Apart from the front and rear changes there is absolutely no change in the overall design of the car. There will be no change in the chassis, suspension and engine department. 

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