Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website!

vinj14 · 2nd February 2013, 00:20

I saw this on skoda's official website and another website.

Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website!-untitled00.jpg

Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website!-untitled22.png

Is this true? Or is it just a mistake in their website?

Is skoda planning to bring in an automatic variant in petrol to give the laura one last push prior to the launch of the new octavia??

If this is true i'd go buy one! Especially if rumours are to be believed about skoda not bringing the 1.8 tsi to india with their new octavia.

antz.bin · 2nd February 2013, 00:46

Definitely looks true.. They have even displayed "Fuel consumption - rule 115 of CMVR" of the TSI (A) (1.2kmpl *more* than the MT!!)! But there was no news or announcement anywhere!

Carwale has given OTR prices too!! 17,61,333 OTR Pune!

samyboy · 2nd February 2013, 07:42

Well spotted vinj14! Does not look like a mistake. Assuming this is true, an auto variant of Petrol looks a bit odd in current fuel pricing situation. Hopefully someone with some inside knowledge/Skoda connections can chime in.

rohitm · 2nd February 2013, 08:15

Looks true. Need to validate if it's the same 7 speed DSG gear box as that on Superb. If yes reliability will straight off become a deterrent.

vb-saan · 2nd February 2013, 08:20

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Originally Posted by vinj14

Is this true? Or is it just a mistake in their website?

Is skoda planning to bring in an automatic variant in petrol to give the laura one last push prior to the launch of the new octavia??

This is indeed true. The TSI now gets the 7-speed DSG (same as the one in the Superb).

Along with this, there are updates to Ambition and Elegance variants. Some of the add-ons are Bluetooth, Touchscreen Audio, steering mounted controls, 16" alloys from the vRS, electrically adjustable driver seat (for Elegance). Note that these updates are only for the AT variants. The MT option still remain with the old feature-set.

nik_kapur · 2nd February 2013, 09:53

With the new Octavia around the corner, this seems a bit odd.
Are they planning to keep this car and launch the new Octavia as the Octavia in India? It is a possibility.

iliketurtles · 2nd February 2013, 13:17

The 1.8 TSI AT seems mighty tempting, but that 7 speed DSG is the fly in the ointment. Great to see so many more features being offered on the AT now though, the only winner in such a scenario would be the customer. That feature list is very complete on the Elegance version, makes it an incredibly appealing package.

Akshay1234 · 2nd February 2013, 13:39

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

Oh wow I just saw the changes -

Addition to all 3 variants - bluetooth
Addition to A/T Variants - steering wheel controls, vRS alloys
Addition to Ambition and Elegance models - maxidot display, 6.5" touch screen
Addition to Elegance - electric seat with memory

That was about all I could see. The Laura isn't going down without a fight!

Had posted this in another thread.

Good to see Skoda giving the lower variants more features, it was desperately needed. The Laura is pretty well equipped now I must say. Also even the a.s.s guys were telling me a while ago the mechatronic software was updated, and they have been working on DSG reliability so I don't think that should be a deal breaker.

The only problem with the DSG is you can't remap it. That is how I console myself for having an m/t

.anshuman · 2nd February 2013, 13:58

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

The only problem with the DSG is you can't remap it. That is how I console myself for having an m/t

Before someone asks a question, let me answer it

250nm = Max Torque DQ200 DSG7 can handle
250nm = Max Torque 1.8 TSI makes

Related thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...not-india.html

kedarwalke · 2nd February 2013, 15:27

I just called up JMD Thane and they said that there is no AT in Tsi model.

iliketurtles · 2nd February 2013, 16:12

Perhaps the information hasn't reached JMD yet, because it sure is showing on Skoda's site even now.

bloodred · 2nd February 2013, 17:18

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Originally Posted by kedarwalke

I just called up JMD Thane and they said that there is no AT in Tsi model.

The dealer in Gurgaon confirmed launch of AT when I visited them couple of weeks back.

GTO · 2nd February 2013, 17:44

Vinj14, you sure have eagle eyes man

Confirmed from Skoda! They indeed have the Laura 1.8 TSi DSG on sale right now. I think there's only a limited number available though.

dipen · 2nd February 2013, 17:57

http://www.carwale.com/used/cardetails.aspx?car=D414867
Does this look like a this a genuine TSI AT

Since GTO mentioned about limited numbers, maybe Skoda would have tried earlier too.

rohitm · 2nd February 2013, 18:02

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Originally Posted by dipen

http://www.carwale.com/used/cardetails.aspx?car=D414867
Does this look like a this a genuine TSI AT

Since GTO mentioned about limited numbers, maybe Skoda would have tried earlier too.

It sure is an AT and a TSI based on pictures of the gear shifter and the engine bay! Attractive asking price I must say.

2nd February 2013, 00:20	#1
vinj14 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 334 Thanked: 388 Times View My Garage	Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website! I saw this on skoda's official website and another website. Is this true? Or is it just a mistake in their website? Is skoda planning to bring in an automatic variant in petrol to give the laura one last push prior to the launch of the new octavia?? If this is true i'd go buy one! Especially if rumours are to be believed about skoda not bringing the 1.8 tsi to india with their new octavia. Last edited by vinj14 : 2nd February 2013 at 00:21.
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2nd February 2013, 00:46	#2
antz.bin Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 1,205 Thanked: 5,650 Times	re: Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website! Definitely looks true.. They have even displayed "Fuel consumption - rule 115 of CMVR" of the TSI (A) (1.2kmpl more than the MT!!)! But there was no news or announcement anywhere! Carwale has given OTR prices too!! 17,61,333 OTR Pune!
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2nd February 2013, 07:42	#3
samyboy BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mumbai Posts: 146 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	re: Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website! Well spotted vinj14! Does not look like a mistake. Assuming this is true, an auto variant of Petrol looks a bit odd in current fuel pricing situation. Hopefully someone with some inside knowledge/Skoda connections can chime in.
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2nd February 2013, 08:15	#4
rohitm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 141 Thanked: 44 Times	Looks true. Need to validate if it's the same 7 speed DSG gear box as that on Superb. If yes reliability will straight off become a deterrent.
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nik_kapur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,102 Thanked: 867 Times	re: Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website! With the new Octavia around the corner, this seems a bit odd. Are they planning to keep this car and launch the new Octavia as the Octavia in India? It is a possibility.
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2nd February 2013, 13:17	#7
iliketurtles Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Titwala Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 5,650 Times View My Garage	re: Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website! The 1.8 TSI AT seems mighty tempting, but that 7 speed DSG is the fly in the ointment. Great to see so many more features being offered on the AT now though, the only winner in such a scenario would be the customer. That feature list is very complete on the Elegance version, makes it an incredibly appealing package.
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2nd February 2013, 15:27	#10
kedarwalke BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 449 Thanked: 547 Times View My Garage	re: Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website! I just called up JMD Thane and they said that there is no AT in Tsi model.
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iliketurtles Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Titwala Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 5,650 Times View My Garage	re: Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website! Perhaps the information hasn't reached JMD yet, because it sure is showing on Skoda's site even now.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,780 Thanked: 322,424 Times View My Garage	Re: Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website! Vinj14, you sure have eagle eyes man Confirmed from Skoda! They indeed have the Laura 1.8 TSi DSG on sale right now. I think there's only a limited number available though.
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2nd February 2013, 17:57	#14
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,304 Thanked: 975 Times	Re: Laura TSI DSG on Skoda India's website! http://www.carwale.com/used/cardetails.aspx?car=D414867 Does this look like a this a genuine TSI AT Since GTO mentioned about limited numbers, maybe Skoda would have tried earlier too.
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