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

kedarwalke · 13th May 2009, 13:08

I just got a call from JMD,they are launching three versions in the facelifted laura.1.8tsi,1.9tdi&2.0tdi;The new laura has got new set of lights ,interiors are changed,also a touchscreen player to it.I ve been called for the launch as I got my superb from them.I will post details abt the new laura as I get them.
So skoda is really trying hard to conquer Indian market;I just hope they improve their ASS;& I am enjoying every bit of my superbly new 2.0tdi superb!!!!

karthik247 · 13th May 2009, 13:09

Laura 1.8TSI.. Sounds interesting. How much power does it put out??

kedarwalke · 13th May 2009, 13:12

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Laura 1.8TSI.. Sounds interesting. How much power does it put out??

I think its goin 2 be the same as the one in 1.8tsi superb;Its 140BHP with a seven speed gearbox

karthik247 · 13th May 2009, 13:26

Thats pretty good. Are you sure its a 1.6TSI cuz the thread title says 1.4TSI.

Vid6639 · 13th May 2009, 13:35

It's the 1.8TSI 160bhp motor from the superb. It will also come with the same 7speed DSG box as the superb.

The 1.8 TSI engine has a turbocharger whereas the 1.4TFSI 170bhp engine is supercharged as well as turbocharged. I have mentioned this earlier somewhere I remember.

vinaydas · 13th May 2009, 14:20

any info about pricing? skoda if spruces up their service,Can do exceptionally well here(not that they'r doing badly). Maybe 1 more customer?

ReckDriver · 13th May 2009, 19:15

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Originally Posted by kedarwalke

I just got a call from JMD,they are launching three versions in the facelifted laura.1.8tsi,1.9tdi&2.0tdi;The new laura has got new set of lights ,interiors are changed,also a touchscreen player to it.I ve been called for the launch as I got my superb from them.I will post details abt the new laura as I get them.
So skoda is really trying hard to conquer Indian market;I just hope they improve their ASS;& I am enjoying every bit of my superbly new 2.0tdi superb!!!!

Waiting for the launch and all the details!
Looking to buy the 2.0TDI Laura, Hope they don't go and price it around 21lakh. Do post the details as soon as you get them

d3adlythegame · 13th May 2009, 23:35

As you got an invite for the launch, you must know the date of the launch

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Waiting for you to reply with the date of the launch

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ReckDriver · 14th May 2009, 00:55

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Originally Posted by d3adlythegame

As you got an invite for the launch, you must know the date of the launch

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Waiting for you to reply with the date of the launch

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Its 20th of May. The title of his post says that!

braveheart_77 · 17th May 2009, 01:10

Hi Friends

The local dealer in my city has confirmed that the new Laura will be launched on 20th
of may.Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope they don't increase it's prices.

sriramv.iyer · 17th May 2009, 16:29

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Originally Posted by braveheart_77

Hi Friends

The local dealer in my city has confirmed that the new Laura will be launched on 20th
of may.Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope they don't increase it's prices.

I actually thought they'd be reducing the prices, if Superb's price is an indication.

Also, I have been seeing ads indicating Fabia's price being brought down by about 30K (ex-Showroom). This is a good opportunity for Skoda to bring down their price levels to let some breathing space for VW products (too much overlap otherwise)

Superb's pricing was in these lines - I hope they pull a smart one in Laura, and I really hope the base (Ambiente) version of Laura Petrol is available at 11-12L (ex-Showroom)

kedarwalke · 19th May 2009, 11:30

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Originally Posted by braveheart_77

Hi Friends

The local dealer in my city has confirmed that the new Laura will be launched on 20th
of may.Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope they don't increase it's prices.

I have got invitation for the new laura launch tomorow;will mail the pics/Pricing tomrow itself.

vinaydas · 20th May 2009, 20:00

looks like its launched. But the laura website is under construction

v6turbo · 20th May 2009, 20:13

Laura launched today and seems like we have 1.8 litre TSI with 160 bhp 6 speed manual, 1.9 TDi 100 bhp and assuming 2.0 TDi PD with decent 140 bhp as well. Sounds interesting, hope they don't raise the price up. 1.8 Petrol means by the end of the year we might see VRs version as well and that will family complete.

gaurav_diavolo · 20th May 2009, 20:25

I guess the launch was today. Still awaiting updates by the attendees! Info on pricing and engines please, no business channel gave the information.

13th May 2009, 13:08	#1
kedarwalke BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 449 Thanked: 546 Times View My Garage	New Skoda Laura launched in India (Facelift+2 new engines) I just got a call from JMD,they are launching three versions in the facelifted laura.1.8tsi,1.9tdi&2.0tdi;The new laura has got new set of lights ,interiors are changed,also a touchscreen player to it.I ve been called for the launch as I got my superb from them.I will post details abt the new laura as I get them. So skoda is really trying hard to conquer Indian market;I just hope they improve their ASS;& I am enjoying every bit of my superbly new 2.0tdi superb!!!! Last edited by kedarwalke : 13th May 2009 at 13:10.
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13th May 2009, 13:09	#2
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Laura 1.8TSI.. Sounds interesting. How much power does it put out??
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karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Thats pretty good. Are you sure its a 1.6TSI cuz the thread title says 1.4TSI.
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Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,471 Times View My Garage	It's the 1.8TSI 160bhp motor from the superb. It will also come with the same 7speed DSG box as the superb. The 1.8 TSI engine has a turbocharger whereas the 1.4TFSI 170bhp engine is supercharged as well as turbocharged. I have mentioned this earlier somewhere I remember.
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vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	any info about pricing? skoda if spruces up their service,Can do exceptionally well here(not that they'r doing badly). Maybe 1 more customer?
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13th May 2009, 23:35	#8
d3adlythegame BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 90 Thanked: Once	As you got an invite for the launch, you must know the date of the launch . Waiting for you to reply with the date of the launch .
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17th May 2009, 01:10	#10
braveheart_77 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 152 Thanked: 68 Times	Hi Friends The local dealer in my city has confirmed that the new Laura will be launched on 20th of may.Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope they don't increase it's prices.
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vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	looks like its launched. But the laura website is under construction
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20th May 2009, 20:13	#14
v6turbo Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Delhi/England Posts: 20 Thanked: 2 Times	Laura launched today and seems like we have 1.8 litre TSI with 160 bhp 6 speed manual, 1.9 TDi 100 bhp and assuming 2.0 TDi PD with decent 140 bhp as well. Sounds interesting, hope they don't raise the price up. 1.8 Petrol means by the end of the year we might see VRs version as well and that will family complete.
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20th May 2009, 20:25	#15
gaurav_diavolo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 148 Thanked: 91 Times	I guess the launch was today. Still awaiting updates by the attendees! Info on pricing and engines please, no business channel gave the information. Last edited by gaurav_diavolo : 20th May 2009 at 20:27.
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