| Skoda Octovia |
The Octovia was the first car to be unveiled by Skoda Auto after Volkswagen took over the reins of the company. The car will also mark the entry of Skoda into India. ![]() Models 2.0 Petrol 1.9T Diesel The fit, finish and feel of the car were indeed very good; noice vibration and harshness muted. It is surely a product of precision engineering and has the terrific build quality of European cars. But what is likely to weigh in Skoda's favour is its price tag. The company has said both the diesel and petrol versions will coast about Rs 11 lakh. This is a price few can resist. Even top of the size Opel Club costs nearly that, so too the Mitsubishi Lancer. They are simply no match to the octovia. The -inch
alloy wheels add to safety and ride quality apart from giving the car an added aesthetic
appeal. The impressive rear also contains a covernous boot, which could easily meet any
families needs on a long distance drive. The peppy 1.9-ltr turbo-diesel PowerPoint propels
the car with an ease rarely achieved by diesels. Boot is huge and can store enough luggage
for long journey. The Octovia is a notchback with a typically European configuration. The car has the ability to absorb road undulations and potholes with ease at high speeds. Excellent cabin insulation makes sure that out side noises do not filter through. The handling ability of the car is impressive. The 2.0-litre petrol engine gives Octovia terrific performance. |