2017 Skoda Octavia Facelift Launched Price, News and Features
Thursday, July 13, 2017
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2017 Skoda Octavia Facelift Launched At Rs 15.49 Lakh

Czech manufacturer, Skoda has finally launched it's much awaited 2017 Octavia facelift in India for a starting price of Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom India). This is the first major update to the third-gen Skoda Octavia since it was introduced in 2013.

From inside, 2017 Skoda Octavia includes a larger 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and ambient lighting. The 2017 Octavia also gets hands-free parking added to its feature list, a first in its segment. The wider rear track has helped Skoda furnish these versions a revised rear suspension setup.

The most prominent changes are the split set of headlamps and the reworked grille. The front bumper along with the fog lamps and the bonnet has been mildly tweaked as well. Beside with the adaptive LED headlamps with DRLs, Skoda has designed the LED fog lamps to now double up as cornering lights. The side profile and rear section make do with just a fresh alloy design and fresh lightning signature for the tail lamps.

The 2017 Skoda Octavia facelift continues to draw power from the same petrol and diesel engines as before. The petrol range consists of two turbocharged engines - the 1.4-litre TSI and the 1.8-litre TSI that produce 150PS and 180PS of maximum power, respectively.

The smaller engine is barely available with a 6-speed manual transmission while the 1.8-litre engine is paired to a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. The only diesel option obtainable is the 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine which puts out 143PS of maximum power. This engine comes with two transmission options - a 6-speed DSG transmission or a 6-speed manual.

The new Skoda Octavia competes with the likes of the Toyota Corolla Altis and the Hyundai Elantra in India.

2017 Skoda Octavia Facelift variant wise prices (ex-showroom India)

Petrol

Ambition 1.4 TSI MT - Rs 15.49 lakhs

Style 1.4 TSI MT - Rs 17.49 lakhs

Style 1.8 TSI AT - Rs 18.59 lakhs

Style Plus 1.8 TSI AT - Rs 20.89 lakhs

Diesel

Ambition 2.0 TDI MT - Rs 16.89 lakhs

Style 2.0 TDI MT - Rs 18.95 lakhs

Style 2.0 TDI AT - 20.49 lakhs

Style Plus 2.0 TDI AT - 22.89 lakhs