New Skoda Laura launched in India (Facelift+2 new engines)

abhim23 · 21st May 2009, 09:40

Can anyone shed light on which of so many listed features on Laura website does the 1.8TSI Ambient will have?

tanwaramit · 21st May 2009, 09:42

surprised to see maharashtra exshowroom prices lower than delhi exshowroom. Though while coming to onroad pricing I guess Delhi will be cheaper.

diffsoft · 21st May 2009, 09:47

I am actually surprised at the low key launch. No ads in Bangalore papers (not checked the ToI though), not seen any major Press Release (BS just had a photograph) and no online ads!

In comparison Superb had much higher coverage including heavy online ads,association with fashion shows; Guess the PM with a Superb among others.

Running out of ad budget with poor showing in Q1 could be a reason.

Separately is the 2.0 TDI PD what the old Superb used to have?

Cheeers,

stable rock · 21st May 2009, 09:56

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Originally Posted by diffsoft

Separately is the 2.0 TDI PD what the old Superb used to have?

I think 2.0 TDI PD is the same diesel engine of the current Superb which produces 140bhp.

The old superb diesel was a V6 engine which was around 163 bhp.

Ardy · 21st May 2009, 10:56

I guess, the 2 new engines are shared with Superb. It would be interesting to see how do these 2 engine configurations bring about the competition in Laura and Superb.

S_budhiraj · 21st May 2009, 11:16

Has any one checked Skoda Laura website, the car displayed on the home page is LH Drive

, I suppose this so called premium car company should have premium media group

Well anyways, the new Laura is a Great Desirable product at Great price added with Heck of a A.S.S.

kedarwalke · 21st May 2009, 12:19

I was invited for the grand launch of the facelifted Laura at the grand hyatt's,grand ball room.Lots of pretty chicks and loadsa free black label and khaana.The rear vents are not on the b pillar it lies beneath the center console on the rear.The car is quite compact and apt for city driving.The car is amazing.Its got the same touch screen mp3 player which is there in my new superb.The cockpit has got nice wood in it.All plastic panels inside ;no chrome,three engines.The hatch opens in one stage(unlike the superb) like the previous octavia.I am expecting the pricing in a couple of hours(It is not out officially),Have scheduled atest drive in a couple of days.A couple of pics till then.(sorry for the pics quality i cilcked it with my blackberry)

loving_alaap · 21st May 2009, 12:28

New Laura looks really great.

IMO diesel pricing are on higher side.

And yes Petrol is a great competitor of Civic & Altis, if they improve their *** (unlikely in near future)

In diesel, Laura is the king in its price range, no competition at all. Will definitely sell in good numbers. (probably this is the reason, why skoda is looting Indian customers in *** - no competition)

Any ways, hope for the best.

vinaydas · 21st May 2009, 12:37

love the petrol version and feel thats the one which will pack the punch!!

reppy · 21st May 2009, 12:48

Best cars, worst A-S-S! :(

Invinsible · 21st May 2009, 12:50

just saw one on the road looks pretty neat, good looker. I say get the petrol upgrade the turbo to k04 turbo + remap and you have 240bhp RS ..howz that

Am sure this one gonna be sure shot hit with the enthusiastic

ac 427 · 21st May 2009, 12:50

Correction : 3 engine options

1.8 TSI - 160 bhp
1.9 TDI PD - 105 bhp
2.0 TDI PD - 140 bhp

source : Skoda Laura

Anthym · 21st May 2009, 12:57

Was reading the Zig Wheels report on the Skoda launch.
It says "The new car offers a robust dynamic exterior". D'uh.
Is that a result of one a two many pegs of free Black Label.

ac 427 · 21st May 2009, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthym

Was reading the Zig Wheels report on the Skoda launch.
It says "The new car offers a robust dynamic exterior". D'uh.
Is that a result of one a two many pegs of free Black Label.

Dude have you read what is written on their website??

Its words that even the product manager would not understand
assertrive front exterior, subtle aggression....

how can aggresion be subtle. Can it be 'i am going to kill you with a gun, but i shall pull the trigger very very softly'

Anwaysy the cars a rockstar. Imagine 160 bhp on that one...

cheers,
ac

Speeding@160mph · 21st May 2009, 13:52

any word on what the 1.8 ambiente trim includes? The auto memory seats, dual climate, electronic mirrors et all are definately gonna be missing!

21st May 2009, 09:40	#31
abhim23 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 20 Thanked: 2 Times	Can anyone shed light on which of so many listed features on Laura website does the 1.8TSI Ambient will have?
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21st May 2009, 09:42	#32
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,930 Thanked: 497 Times	surprised to see maharashtra exshowroom prices lower than delhi exshowroom. Though while coming to onroad pricing I guess Delhi will be cheaper.
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21st May 2009, 09:47	#33
diffsoft BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 773 Thanked: 404 Times	I am actually surprised at the low key launch. No ads in Bangalore papers (not checked the ToI though), not seen any major Press Release (BS just had a photograph) and no online ads! In comparison Superb had much higher coverage including heavy online ads,association with fashion shows; Guess the PM with a Superb among others. Running out of ad budget with poor showing in Q1 could be a reason. Separately is the 2.0 TDI PD what the old Superb used to have? Cheeers, Last edited by diffsoft : 21st May 2009 at 09:47. Reason: to correct facts
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21st May 2009, 10:56	#35
Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	I guess, the 2 new engines are shared with Superb. It would be interesting to see how do these 2 engine configurations bring about the competition in Laura and Superb.
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21st May 2009, 11:16	#36
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 275 Thanked: Once	Has any one checked Skoda Laura website, the car displayed on the home page is LH Drive , I suppose this so called premium car company should have premium media group Well anyways, the new Laura is a Great Desirable product at Great price added with Heck of a A.S.S.
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21st May 2009, 12:19	#37
kedarwalke BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 449 Thanked: 546 Times View My Garage	The launch at Grand Hyaat I was invited for the grand launch of the facelifted Laura at the grand hyatt's,grand ball room.Lots of pretty chicks and loadsa free black label and khaana.The rear vents are not on the b pillar it lies beneath the center console on the rear.The car is quite compact and apt for city driving.The car is amazing.Its got the same touch screen mp3 player which is there in my new superb.The cockpit has got nice wood in it.All plastic panels inside ;no chrome,three engines.The hatch opens in one stage(unlike the superb) like the previous octavia.I am expecting the pricing in a couple of hours(It is not out officially),Have scheduled atest drive in a couple of days.A couple of pics till then.(sorry for the pics quality i cilcked it with my blackberry) Attached Thumbnails Last edited by kedarwalke : 21st May 2009 at 12:37.
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21st May 2009, 12:28	#38
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	New Laura looks really great. IMO diesel pricing are on higher side. And yes Petrol is a great competitor of Civic & Altis, if they improve their * (unlikely in near future) In diesel, Laura is the king in its price range, no competition at all. Will definitely sell in good numbers. (probably this is the reason, why skoda is looting Indian customers in * - no competition) Any ways, hope for the best.
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21st May 2009, 12:37	#39
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	love the petrol version and feel thats the one which will pack the punch!!
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21st May 2009, 12:48	#40
reppy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 521 Thanked: 613 Times	Best cars, worst A-S-S! :(
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21st May 2009, 12:50	#41
Invinsible Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,257 Thanked: 62 Times	just saw one on the road looks pretty neat, good looker. I say get the petrol upgrade the turbo to k04 turbo + remap and you have 240bhp RS ..howz that Am sure this one gonna be sure shot hit with the enthusiastic Last edited by Invinsible : 21st May 2009 at 13:00.
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21st May 2009, 12:50	#42
ac 427 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,393 Thanked: 244 Times View My Garage	Correction : 3 engine options 1.8 TSI - 160 bhp 1.9 TDI PD - 105 bhp 2.0 TDI PD - 140 bhp source : Skoda Laura
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21st May 2009, 12:57	#43
Anthym BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 194 Thanked: 37 Times	Was reading the Zig Wheels report on the Skoda launch. It says "The new car offers a robust dynamic exterior". D'uh. Is that a result of one a two many pegs of free Black Label.
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21st May 2009, 13:52	#45
Speeding@160mph BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 185 Thanked: 6 Times	any word on what the 1.8 ambiente trim includes? The auto memory seats, dual climate, electronic mirrors et all are definately gonna be missing!
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