Skoda Auto India has revealed the 2017 Skoda Octavia
(facelift) at the national media drive in Chandigarh. It will launch in the
coming weeks priced very close to the current car which ranges between INR
15.83 Lakhs – INR 23.35 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).
Changes made to the exterior include a new
quad-headlamp setup which is halogen-powered with LED DRL strips in the base
Ambition grade, and LED-powered in Style and Style Plus grades, along with
Adaptive Front System, Light Assistant, headlight washers, CrystalGlo LED DRLs
and corner function with front fog lights. Also new are 16-inch Alcatras alloy
wheels in the top-end Style Plus, and 16-inch Velorum alloy rims in Ambition
and Style grades.
All variants get dual tone Onyx-Ivory front
dashboard and door panels along with Style Beige upholstery. The Ambition and
Style grades get Cool Brushed decor on the front centre console and door panels
while Style Plus has Dark Brushed decor in the same areas. Also new is an
8.0-inch touchscreen Proximity Sensor-based infotainment system standard in
both Style and Style Plus grades, although the latter exclusively comes with
Amundsen navigation.
The engine lineup continues with the 150 PS 1.4-litre TSI 4-cyl petrol with a 6-speed manual, 180 PS 1.8-litre TSI
petrol with 7-DSG automatic and 143 PS 2.0-litre TDI diesel which is
paired with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG automatic.