Skoda Octavia , budget luxury sedan

In 2004 Skoda brought its midsize sedan named Octavia , but in this pandemic Skoda recently launched its 4th generation of Octavia . In this new Octavia we get typical skoda style variants - style , Laurin and Klement ( L and K ) . Under the

hood,  octavia get 2.0 L TSI unit with 7 speed dual clutch transmission , in this engine skoda involved a new shift by

wire technology .  Looking at performance we get redlines at 4000 RPM with an impressively claimed 15 KMPL fuel economy . In terms of measurement it's length , width and height

are following respectively - 4689 mm , 1829 mm , 1469 mm . Because of 17 inch alloys and 137 mm of ground clearance , this makes the ride comfy and cosy .

Comparing to the 3rd generation this 4th generation longer by 15 mm and wider by 19 mm . At front we get glossy black grill with skoda's BI-LED projector

headlamps and also led DRLs , below the headlamps sharp and sleek bumper with the chrome strip in the centre gives pleasant look , integrated led fog lamps and front parking sensors increases features in this new sedan .

The 17 inch alloys and the sloping roof makes the octavia more aggressive . At the rear , the vehicle gets sharp LED taillights and my favorite things in this new generation skoda is that S K O D A lettering that

 across the tailgate . The new Skoda Octavia is offered with premium beige suede leather upholstery

with chrome highlights , redesigned new multi level dashboard comes with 10 inchtouchscreen infotainment system with wireless

android auto and apple car play , below the infotainment system there is toch slider to control volume ,

dual zone cliamatronic air conditioning system with air care function enables different temperatures to be set

for the front passengers . We also gets wireless charging pad with USB-c type ports and a gear selector with an

electric parking brake . Like the new generation Skoda cars , octavia gets two spoke steering wheel with a skoda's  10.25 inch virtual cockpit

with lots of information on it . The sliding armrest and the space in it ,

makes your longer ride comfortable . The rear seats gets the AC vents with the rear

sun blind , octavia comes with the massive 600 litres of boot space which can be extended to 1,555 litres of

space whether it can be includ your house in it . In Octavia we get lots of unique features and tech like 600+ watts 12 speakers canton sounds speakers

with a subwoofer , automatic headlamps with automatic wipers , gesture control , umbrella holder in door , led reading lights with gesture control ,

skoda logo projection on road through ORVM , rear view camera washer , keyless entry , 10.5 inch virtual cockpit , dual zone climate control , 12 ways electrically adjustable

driver seat with lumbar support and memory function , led ambient light , leather seats , paddle shifters

and many more . In octavia there is some attention to detail , like umbrella holder drain the water from the umbrella , electrically folding seats ,

electronic opening and closing boot with gesture control , ambient lighting shows red light if the door opens , behind the IRVM there is USB-C type ports to hang the

dashcam , below the infotainment system there is toch slider to increase or decrease the volume , parking assist ,  we get 1,555 litres of total boot space , gesture control on infotainment system and on reading lights. In connectivity this sedan doesn't get behind , Octavia comes with the MySKODA CONNECT which

is the connecting service by skoda , in this MySKODA CONNECT we get geo fencing , engine start stop through mobile app , vehicle tracking , service information , driving information , there is also a voice assistant names laura and many more . In safety Octavia

gets 8 airbags , ABS with EBD , ESP , traction control , tyre pressure monitoring system ( TPMS ) , seat belt warning , isofix child seat anchor point , brake assist , hill hold control , keyless entry , cruise control , fatigue alert ,

multi collision brake , speed sensing auto door lock and unlock , child safety lock , front and rear parking sensors , reverse camera with dynamic guidelines

and many more . The cheery on the cake is,  we get park assist in L and K variant .  In style variant there are no any big changes but we didn't get rear sunshades , TPMS , Automatic parking , electrically adjustable front seats , electric tailgate opening and closing and 6 airbags instead of 8 , Steel spare wheel instead of alloy.  Octavia gets 5 colour options .

1) Brilliant silver 

2) Candy white 

3) Maple Brown 

4) Lava Blue 

5) Magic Black 

This sedan costs from 25.99 lakh to 28.99 lakh ( ex-showroom ) , in this D-segment we don't get as much as options but Hyundai elantra , Skoda superb  rival it . But in this price point it rival some mid sized suv like Jeep compass , Citroen C5 aircross  , Hyundai Tuscon , Toyota Camry ,Tata safari , Volkswagen T-Roc , Tata harrier . But at this price point octavia missed some features in it like a panoramic sunroof which comes with the 15 lakhs car , ventilated seats , headlamps washer . 

Overall this is gonna rival to SUV but looking at its features and performance this is packed spacious sedan with great engine response . If you have a pocket friendly business class sedan , octavia is the good choice for you .

Ratings from TEAM IGNITION . 

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