While it doesn't offer the same exceptional value as Skodas of old, all current -
generation Octavia models boast alloy wheels, automatic post-collision braking and DAB radio.
The final 1st -
generation Octavia (Tour) was produced at the Mladá Boleslav plant in November 2010.
This car was a successor to the 1st -
generation Octavia in terms of its price bracket.
The second model was the 3rd -
generation Octavia, which premiered In December 2012.
Massive rejuvenation of the model range was a major tune for 2013 at Škoda: The Czech car maker launched the third -
generation Octavia Combi and Octavia RS (both liftback and estate) as well as facelifted Superb and Superb Combi.
In 2010, Skoda discontinued the first
generation Octavia after BS 4 emission norms came into effect.
Skoda India continued sales of the first
generation Octavia even after introducing the second
generation Octavia re-badged for the Indian market as Laura.
Now the Volkswagen Group owned Skoda brand is all set to revive the Octavia nameplate in the Indian car market by introducing the third
generation Octavia.
The latest
generation Octavia was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Year - to - date sales for the outgoing second -
generation Octavia are at an all - time high with the model achieving 1008 registrations to the end of October.
OVERVIEW >> Longer, wider and more refined From its 19 - slat grille to its sharp LED tail - lights, Skoda's third -
generation Octavia range is not only a more refined looking vehicle, but one that is also now as mature in its on - road feel as any competitor in its class.
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has awarded Škoda's third -
generation Octavia mid-sizer a maximum five - star safety rating.
The cabin of the Kodiaq is a mix of the latest
generation Octavia and the Superb sedans.
Keeping up with the fact that the Octavia has always been considered very spacious, the 2013 Octavia is supposedly even longer and more roomy than the previous
generation Octavia.
Skoda entered the Indian market 16 years back with the first
generation Octavia which actually sold in quite a lot of numbers and it was later replaced by the second generation of the sedan, which was brought down to India with the Laura nameplate, and then the automaker re-launched the Octavia in 2013.
It's due for an official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013, which may explain why they've been a little shy and released only four images of the third -
generation Octavia.
The third -
generation Octavia brought a major change in Skoda's design philosophy, both inside and out, and the new Superb's dash is reminiscent of the same.
The third
generation Octavia was revealed in December 2012.
Verdict — The Octavia has a cult following for the right reasons and with the third
generation Octavia, not only has Skoda given it the name it deserved but has also made the car better in every possible respect.
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In 2005, the second
generation Octavia was christened as the «Laura» in India as Skoda had placed it above the first
generation Octavia and was selling both until the first
generation Octavia's production came to an end in 2010.
Skoda launched the third
generation Octavia in India in 2013, thereby replacing the Laura.
In comparison to the second
generation Octavia vRS, the vehicle has grown significantly in length (+88 mm, estate +86 mm) and width (+45 mm).
The third
generation Octavia vRS / Octavia estate vRS really creates a strong impression with its powerful and efficient engines, racy design and innovative technology.
Skoda has unveiled the third
generation Octavia in India today, bringing back the Octavia nameplate after the first gen Octavia was discontinued in 2010, having a run of nine years in the Indian market.
The maximum speed now lies at 154 mph, making it 4 mph faster than the second
generation Octavia vRS.
Taking the first official step towards the introduction of the next
generation Octavia sedan, Skoda has released a teaser which showcases the design process behind the evolution of the new car.
The new
generation Octavia vRS was unveiled by Skoda at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and was expected to hit Indian shores.
Compared to the second
generation Octavia vRS, the new engines provide more power whilst consuming up to 19 % less fuel.
The automaker has renamed the second
generation Octavia to Laura as it wanted to sell both the generation models simultaneously.
Driving Dynamics — Ride and handling has always been the Octavia's strong point and the third
generation Octavia does not disappoint either.
Skoda will officially unveil the third
generation Octavia later this month and we have got exclusive information on its India arrival from our sources.
Yes, the previous
generation Octavia's smart, understated looks might have gone, but otherwise it's business as usual for the Czech hot hatch and sporty wagon.
Already nominated for the prestigious European Car Of The Year award 2014, the third
generation Octavia has quickly made its way to... Read More
Not exact matches
The Skoda
Octavia second
generation was named Skoda Laura in India because the carmaker continued selling first
generation Skoda
Octavia after the launch of the Skoda Laura.
The latest
generation Skoda
Octavia has just got its mid-cycle facelift that comes with a few cosmetic changes and updates in the equipment list.
The eighth
generation Civic was launched in India in 2006 and was discontinued in 2011 due to low demand for petrol powered cars in the D - segment where the Volkswagen Jetta, Skoda
Octavia, Chevrolet Cruze and Toyota Corolla had an upper hand due to diesel engines.
It's just over a month since I bought Dave, my second -
generation Skoda
Octavia vRS estate.
The Skoda
Octavia was introduced in its first
generation in India in 2002 and was accepted very well by the Indian market.
The seventh
generation Jetta is based on the carmaker's flexible MQB platform and will rival the Toyota Corolla Altis, Skoda
Octavia and Hyundai Elantra.
The original Skoda
Octavia came shod with Goodyear Eagle NCT5 tyres and the third
generation model is on the same.
A month ahead of its launch, Skoda has released images and specifications of its high performance offering, the Skoda
Octavia vRS (third
generation).
A signature trait of the
Octavia, the third
generation not only gets the same but has also grown in size.
The styling of the car is a far cry from the current
generation Fabia but very close to the Skoda Rapid and the new
Octavia.
In the first
generation of the Skoda
Octavia vRS, its engine was detuned from 180 to 150 BHP and later the Laura vRS had a smaller 160 BHP, 1.8 - litre TSI engine for India.
The third
generation Skoda
Octavia was unveiled on the first day of the 2013 Geneva Auto Salon and this new
Octavia promises to be a complete sensible package of space, comfort and technology.
The third
generation Skoda
Octavia is underpinned by the much talked about Volkswagen Group's MQB platform.
The first
generation Skoda
Octavia was the first car to have a fully functional boot with its wide hatch style boot opening.
The third
generation Skoda
Octavia receives major upgrades in most areas, making the vehicle even more value for money than before.
The
Octavia nameplate makes a comeback after disappearing for close to 4 years in India, when the first
generation model was axed.