Octavia 2021 punches above its weight
VW-owned brand to launch three cars in 2021
Honda aims to fill the wide gap in entry-level sedans that include Ciaz and Hyundai Verna as well as upper-level versions such as the likes of Honda Civic, Skoda Octavia and Toyota Corolla Altis.
The Octavia Corporate Edition with 1.4 TSI (MT) petrol engine is priced at Rs 15.49 lakh while the one with 2.0 TDI (MT) diesel engine is tagged at Rs 16.99 lakh
Czech automobile manufacturer Skoda Auto today launched its performance oriented sedan Octavia RS230 priced at Rs 24.63 lakh (ex-showroom). The Octavia RS230 is powered by a 2 litre turbocharged petrol engine with a top speed of 250 km/h. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km in 6.8 seconds, Skoda Auto India said in a statement. "The Octavia RS230 transforms Skoda's century long motorsports legacy into the fastest ever Octavia produced in India," Skoda Auto India Director (Sales, Service & Marketing) Ashutosh Dixit said. Compared to Octavia models in India, the sports chassis lowers the body of the Skoda Octavia RS230 by 15 mm, it said. Skoda Auto India currently has three models on sale in India - Superb, Octavia and Rapid.
The car will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options