Upgrades of the Octavia and Octavia RS may also be introduced in India.
Since phasing out Octavia And Greatcourtesy BS6 Phase 2, Skoda confirmed that Awesome will be back in a brand new avatar. The brand is currently running a nationwide safety campaign called “Safer with Skoda”, which is a testament to the safety and engineering of Skoda vehicles, and what has helped it achieve this safety rating. All 5 stars of Global NCAP for Kushaq And Slavia.
- Skoda plans to assemble Superb in India
- Octavia will only come to India after Awesome
- Skoda is currently committed to EVs but also has a strong ICE lineup
Skoda Superb is about to return
The fourth generation Skoda Superb is around the corner with teaser images out shows a similar configuration as before but the signal is sharper and nicer. A single L-shaped LED headlight, similar to the upcoming third-generation model, and at the rear, slim C-shaped LED taillights along with a spoiler are all revealed through the release. outline.
Skoda aims to introduce the new generation in India by 2023 with plans for local assembly in the future. There is no confirmation on what will power the India-specific version, as the modification of the upcoming model’s 2.0-litre, turbocharged petrol engine will be in compliance with BS6 Stage requirements. 2 would be too costly.
Speaking about the possibility of a strong hybrid, Petr Solc, Skoda India brand manager, said: “Powerful hybrids can be part of the solution, but Skoda has a strong focus on the electric vehicle market and we want to test that first. ”
Skoda Octavia is also available on the card
Octavia is what introduced the Skoda brand in India and was the last player to exit the executive segment. However, due to sharing the engine with the Superb, it has also been phased out, leaving a fairly large gap in the sedan segment.
However, according to Skoda, even in the run-up to launch, Octavia has sold in large numbers and that has restored confidence to consider a comeback. That said, Excellent is the automaker’s top priority and will be used to gauge interest and only then will the Octavia return, powered by the same engine.
Skoda Octavia vRS may surprise
Octavia vRS already has a huge following in India, and any limited shipments that come in are selling like hot cakes. However, according to Solc, it is possible that the new version will return, in limited quantities and as a special highlight.
we did Sampling Octavia RS iV, making the same 245 horsepower as the previous vRS, but using a smaller 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine and e-motor. The 1.4 TSI engine makes 150hp and 250Nm of its own, while additional power and torque comes from an electric motor that draws power from a 13kWh battery.
Skoda is currently committed to EVs but will also have a strong ICE portfolio. Sedans may not be as popular as SUVs anymore, but Skoda believes the Superb will lead the sedan segment and pave the way for more models in the future.
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