Facelifted Octy, Cheaper Laura EDIT : Laura Elegance

yashrajgupta · 12th April 2007, 00:18

its good to hear that octavia is getting that much needed face lift.
but skoda seriously needs to do something about their poor after sales service.

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iraghava · 12th April 2007, 01:40

Well it looks like the RS, note the rear bumper & the integrated reflector lights in its bottom section which is only present on the RS.

rahul_intlad · 12th April 2007, 01:52

The car has a permanent reg number ,also I am not quite sure where the pic is clicked but can say this car definitely does not look like a car come for testing at arai.

sajo · 12th April 2007, 08:24

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Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

The car has a permanent reg number ,also I am not quite sure where the pic is clicked but can say this car definitely does not look like a car come for testing at arai.

No it isnt testing at ARAI. Even the registration appears to be MH04, while Skoda cars undergoing testing always have a MH 20 registration. It doesnt have the TC numbers either. Must be a kitted thing.

tushky · 12th April 2007, 09:15

yes Laura RS is now Available. I saw in Showroom few days ago.

Rtech · 12th April 2007, 10:00

That's an RS kit, not the actual RS.

ac 427 · 12th April 2007, 14:09

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Originally Posted by tushky

yes Laura RS is now Available. I saw in Showroom few days ago.

Must be some KIT they must have put on the laura. The Laura RS is NOT available and it is NOT in the PLAN to launch the same.

zakaaaaasss · 12th April 2007, 14:20

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Originally Posted by sam_78

Shuvd - Its for sure that the car is not yet launched cos my cousin is mad for this car and keeps me updated with all the info .. As i said earlier to me it seems the car is undergoing testing at ARAI(read zaaakas saw this same car several times at pune) but if this is true how on earth can skoda think of giving such dull looking boring alloys ?
Only zaaakaaas can throw some light this ...

first off sorry for the extremely bad pics....will try to capture new ones the moment i spot the car...

anyhow, my guess is that its a 'kit'ted RS....this came to my mind when I spotted the LK mags...

for sure its not the ARAI car coz the guy was with his family and the registration no (MH04) hints the same

zakaaaaasss · 12th April 2007, 14:26

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Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

The car has a permanent reg number ,also I am not quite sure where the pic is clicked but can say this car definitely does not look like a car come for testing at arai.

yep rahul, the MH04 number says it all.....moreover the pic was taken at the parking outside 'Kobe's' on Law Colege rd (opp Krishna dining hall)

the car looks amazing in that burning red shade..........the rear RS bumper looks faboulous

sam_78 · 12th April 2007, 22:32

Okie guys , i 've a fabulous piece of news for all you car enthusiasts .... Today , i had a word with my cousin and he updated me that the Laura Vrs Petrol(200 bhp) and the vRS diesel(170 bhp) both will be launched here in India this very same year

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The vRS petrol 'll be priced close to the Laura Elegance and the Diesel vRS close to the L&k (Rs. 50000 + or -) .

First on the cards is the Petrol vRS that 'll be launched in the month of aug-sep and soon a month after the Laura Diesel vRS 'll hit the market .

Before you guys start questioning me let me tell you that he is anxiously waiting to buy diesel vRS and is in regular touch with his sources and believe me his sources are very reliable .

BUSA · 13th April 2007, 02:49

Its a kit guys, i have seen to many Lollas with the same.

tushky · 13th April 2007, 13:31

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Originally Posted by ac 427

Must be some KIT they must have put on the laura. The Laura RS is NOT available and it is NOT in the PLAN to launch the same.

i have no idea. i just saw it from outside of the showroom.

shuvd · 30th May 2007, 15:18

guys, sorry to bring this thread up again. any news about the lolla vRS launch? how much longer do we have to wait for it? the dealers are totally silent. my dad needs a replacement and he is getting impatient. i'm afraid that he might make a choice we'll all regret later.

@ sam_78 - any updates?

Dippy · 30th May 2007, 15:22

shuvd

The Laura RS is not going to be launched anytime soon. The Next new launch from Skoda is going to be the Fabia this year in November.

redsfx · 30th May 2007, 15:34

Dude who are your sources? They better be good because I have been eagerly awaiting the laura vRS. I have also put my dad on hold as he almost went in for the laura l&k. I love the RS. I wanted to get a second hand octavia rs for myself but could'nt find one. Wish Skoda launches laura RS soon and gets my adrenaline pumping.

12th April 2007, 00:18	#91
yashrajgupta Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 18 Thanked: 2 Times	its good to hear that octavia is getting that much needed face lift. but skoda seriously needs to do something about their poor after sales service. Note from Support Staff: Please do not enter entire post in BOLD
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12th April 2007, 01:40	#92
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Well it looks like the RS, note the rear bumper & the integrated reflector lights in its bottom section which is only present on the RS. Last edited by iraghava : 12th April 2007 at 01:44.
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rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	The car has a permanent reg number ,also I am not quite sure where the pic is clicked but can say this car definitely does not look like a car come for testing at arai.
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12th April 2007, 09:15	#95
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,232 Thanked: 2,701 Times View My Garage	yes Laura RS is now Available. I saw in Showroom few days ago.
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12th April 2007, 10:00	#96
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	That's an RS kit, not the actual RS.
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12th April 2007, 22:32	#100
sam_78 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	One word - Fantastic! Okie guys , i 've a fabulous piece of news for all you car enthusiasts .... Today , i had a word with my cousin and he updated me that the Laura Vrs Petrol(200 bhp) and the vRS diesel(170 bhp) both will be launched here in India this very same year ... The vRS petrol 'll be priced close to the Laura Elegance and the Diesel vRS close to the L&k (Rs. 50000 + or -) . First on the cards is the Petrol vRS that 'll be launched in the month of aug-sep and soon a month after the Laura Diesel vRS 'll hit the market . Before you guys start questioning me let me tell you that he is anxiously waiting to buy diesel vRS and is in regular touch with his sources and believe me his sources are very reliable .
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13th April 2007, 02:49	#101
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Its a kit guys, i have seen to many Lollas with the same.
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30th May 2007, 15:18	#103
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	guys, sorry to bring this thread up again. any news about the lolla vRS launch? how much longer do we have to wait for it? the dealers are totally silent. my dad needs a replacement and he is getting impatient. i'm afraid that he might make a choice we'll all regret later. @ sam_78 - any updates?
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30th May 2007, 15:22	#104
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	shuvd The Laura RS is not going to be launched anytime soon. The Next new launch from Skoda is going to be the Fabia this year in November.
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30th May 2007, 15:34	#105
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Dude who are your sources? They better be good because I have been eagerly awaiting the laura vRS. I have also put my dad on hold as he almost went in for the laura l&k. I love the RS. I wanted to get a second hand octavia rs for myself but could'nt find one. Wish Skoda launches laura RS soon and gets my adrenaline pumping.
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