Skoda has been gearing up to boost its sales in India. The company plans to launch multiple cars in the country along with an investment of over Rs. 100 crore to improve the after-sales service. The Czech brand’s officials had earlier confirmed the launch of the Octavia Black Edition for India market next week.

The Skoda Octavia Black Edition belongs to the Action Model range of the automaker. It comes with several cosmetic updates over the standard sedan. The Octavia Black Edition model is likely to come available in two different exterior colour options: black and white. Limited to just 100 units, it could be sold between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 50,000 premium over the standard Style Plus variant.


The black paint job surely enhances the appeal of the already sharp looking car. Additionally it features rectangular shaped fog lamps, 18 inch ‘Turini’ black alloy wheels and sunset privacy glass. These features simply add more intention to the model. The sharp headlamps, signature new generation Skoda front grille with chrome trim, wide and slated air intake make the front fascia aggressive looking. 

The interior also comes with several updates over the standard model. The Octavia Black Edition gets Bluetooth, DAB digital radio, Amundsen satellite navigation system, rain sensors, and rear parking sensors. Skoda also offers automatic parking assistant with the Black Edition. Among other features it sports plush leather upholstery, special floor mats, heated rear seats high beam control system, Intelligent Light Assistant.


The petrol Octavia Black Edition gets a 180 hp 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine that is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox while the diesel model has a 143 hp 2.0-litre motor connected to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Safety features such as Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) systems, traction control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) are standard alongside parking sensors and dual-front airbags.