[miharbe]

Originally Posted by Mohan Mathew A

The 1.4 TSI Active is starting from 12.4. and 1.8 TSI at 16.25. If true, it is pretty good pricing

Originally Posted by adi_petrolhead

The prices seem too good to be true. Current Ambition TSI DSG is 16 lacs ex showroom. How can we imagine the top of the line TSI DSG Octavia to be just 25000 dearer? Lets wait and watch what Skoda has planned, but surely it will be in this range.

Originally Posted by kdeepakk

Price for the base petrol version is estimated to start at Rs 15 lakh.

Pricing seems to be spot on. I don't think the current Laura pricing will have any bearing on the pricing of the Octavia given that they have stopped production and the car will be available only till stocks last (one can expect a heavy discount). Plus if they intend to succeed they will have to stay in this price band which rushlane has shown.

The 1.8TSI seems pretty mouthwatering given that it will come with all the bells and whistles. My only grouse with Skoda is that they aren't going I launch all the features of the European version like the large touchscreen, navigation, different driving modes etc. All these features at this pricing would have been really tough to beat.

Having seen the Octavia in person alongside the Jetta it almost seems like a no contest.

[arjun_crsce]

Can anybody confirm if the Undercarriage Protection package is out from this car. I can't see it in the features pics.

[adi_petrolhead]

Originally Posted by arjun_crsce

Can anybody confirm if the Undercarriage Protection package is out from this car. I can't see it in the features pics.

Undrecarriage protection is always been a part of the rough road package, and surely it should be a part of the car.

[Ardy]

Originally Posted by arjun_crsce

Can anybody confirm if the Undercarriage Protection package is out from this car. I can't see it in the features pics.

Arjun, the car comes with the rough road package. We had a peek at both the front and the rear protection.

Cheers,
Ardy

[adi_petrolhead]

Originally Posted by Ardy

Arjun, the car comes with the rough road package. We had a peek at both the front and the rear protection. Cheers, Ardy

I recently had a bad accident in the Laura and a huge rock damaged my car from underneath. I can't imagine if it didnt have the rough road package, what state would my car be in.

[Parm]

Skoda Octavia to be launched on 3rd October with a starting price of 15 lakhs.

1.4 Ltr, 1.8 tsi and 2.0 Ltr diesel.


Mods please open the closed thread of Octavia and merge this with it.

[Ph03nix]

I see a electronic differential lock in the feature list. How does that work, since I think this is only going to be a 2 wheel drive sedan?

[vivek_gaur69]

In UK Skoda has priced Octavia at 10% less than Jetta. I think strategy should be the same if they want to sell there cars in India.

In India Jetta Trendline 1.4TSI ex-showroom price is 13.6 lakhs. Going by UK pricing model, prices should start around 12.3 lakhs( a killer price)

Dont know who was on the TV, but some senior guy of Skoda mentioned that they want to be in Value luxury segment.

Hyundai Elantra base is 12.71, they might decide to start around 13 lakhs. No one will pay 15 lakhs for 1.4TSi, if you can get the same one for 13.6


cheers

[adi_petrolhead]

Originally Posted by vivek_gaur69

In UK Skoda has priced Octavia at 10% less than Jetta. I think strategy should be the same if they want to sell there cars in India. In India Jetta Trendline 1.4TSI ex-showroom price is 13.6 lakhs. Going by UK pricing model, prices should start around 12.3 lakhs( a killer price) Dont know who was on the TV, but some senior guy of Skoda mentioned that they want to be in Value luxury segment. Hyundai Elantra base is 12.71, they might decide to start around 13 lakhs. No one will pay 15 lakhs for 1.4TSi, if you can get the same one for 13.6 cheers

14 lacs should be good as the trim levels in Skoda are far better than Jetta and power is up by 20 ps.

[GTO]

Kumar Gaurav drops the following email:

I have uncovered some hidden URLs on Skoda India site pertaining to the new Octavia. Please take a look.

http://www.skoda-auto.co.in/models/Octavia/Features
http://www.skoda-auto.co.in/models/O...-Specification
http://www.skoda-auto.co.in/models/Octavia/gallery

Also if you notice, in the gallery the new colors - Rio Red, Race Blue and Metal Grey are missing. Could this mean that they are not launching these colours?

[PPS]

Originally Posted by GTO

Also if you notice, in the gallery the new colors - Rio Red, Race Blue and Metal Grey are missing. Could this mean that they are not launching these colours?

I remember reading this somewhere that these colours will only be available a few months down the line & not at launch!

[k_ajay]

When is TBHP's official review going to be up? Any word on that please, mods??

[el lobo 6061]

Originally Posted by Ph03nix

I see a electronic differential lock in the feature list. How does that work, since I think this is only going to be a 2 wheel drive sedan?

The electronic differential lock allows smooth, comfortable starts on slippery or loose road surfaces. If one wheel starts to spin, the electronic differential lock will brake the wheel as necessary, directing power to the wheel with greater traction. The electronic differential lock reduces tyre wear and is active up to a speed of about 40 kmph.

[Mohan Mathew A]

Originally Posted by k_ajay

When is TBHP's official review going to be up? Any word on that please, mods??

I asked the same question a week back but was told it is under preparation but no word on when it will be up. wonder why it is taking so long.

also the unveiling thread has been closed almost 10 days back

[dr.surgeon1985]

Originally Posted by Mohan Mathew A

I asked the same question a week back but was told it is under preparation but no word on when it will be up. wonder why it is taking so long.

also the unveiling thread has been closed almost 10 days back

Ha ha. I thought I was the only sesperate soul over here. I keep searching for the thread almost every hour