Octavia 2021: Skoda's premium but pricey sedan comes packed with features

Octavia 2021 punches above its weight

Almost 20 years after it was launched in India, the Škoda Octavia stands refreshed, renewed and totally reinforced as a premium executive sedan with little or no comparison in its segment. In fact, the L&K version that I drove has actually gotten features and amenities that would embarrass other German premium cars that are a full price point and category higher.

It’s no secret that sedans, especially premium ones, haven’t fared too well in the subcontinent. In the last decade, several manufacturers including Toyota and Honda have either withdrawn their premium offerings in that segment or scaled back. Examples include the