A new 1.8TSI in my stable :-)

oss · 23rd January 2010, 23:09

Awesome pictures mate

Laura is a wonderful package, and its interiors are the best in its class - it can even comepte a class higher.

Hope Skoda does something about its A.S.S.

Johnny_ · 24th January 2010, 01:49

The interiors are real classy, especially the seats. The gear knob looks great.

sivadas · 24th January 2010, 12:23

Great pictures friend, looks like you want people to wait further for the full view of the car

As Ravich pointed out, there are dead pedals on both sides.

Akki_5 · 24th January 2010, 14:01

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Originally Posted by imp!

Thanks for the compliments mate.

1) Do you mean AC vents under front seat like the Civic has? If so, then nope, the Laura doesn't have them.

There are two AC vents under each front seat for rear passengers (apart from the ones in the center).

2) The rear armrest is stiff in horizontal position. It actually is very well positioned and comfortable. I personally don't like the angle of the rear seats, but my parents love them.

3) I'll have to get back to you about the rear fog light, can't remember.

The two red plastics on the rear bumper are reflectors. There are fog lights in both rear lights but, by default, the left side is deactivated. So basically, there is a fog lamp in the right side rear light (quite a powerful one).

4) No dead pedal :-( I wonder if I can get an after market one? considering the amount of engineering gone into this car, this is an unforgivable mistake. There is a clip on the front windshield for parking tickets, but no dead pedal !

As other BHPians have pointed out, there are dead pedals for both, clutch and accelerator, in the Laura.

I'll take snaps of the mini-flat when I get home tonight :-)

Awesome photography! Love the pictures.

imp! · 25th January 2010, 10:30

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Originally Posted by sameer sultan

super pics mate. The laura embossed on the headlamp looks awesome. What is the real time mileage you getting?

Sameer, on my first tank I got 8.5 kmpl average. If I keep my car on instantaneous mileage, I get anywhere from 4 to 20 kmpl depending on speed and acceleration. I think an average of 8-9 is what one should expect in the city. I am actually quite happy with this, considering the car is capable of keeping up with a V6 accord and can even put the beans on some of the 5 series cars!

sameer sultan · 25th January 2010, 11:48

Thanks for the info. Happy cruising!

AirWind · 27th January 2010, 16:45

imp! Did you ever consider the Octavia 1.8TPi or atleast TD'ed?

dipen · 27th January 2010, 17:24

At around 10.5 laks on road, people (masses not enthusiasts) dont want the outdated octavia. A new car has to be refreshing, else people are not interested.

razrman · 27th January 2010, 19:58

Great choice imp! I personally like it the best in silver.

Brilliant pictures! Congrats. Enjoy your drives.

anandpadhye · 2nd February 2010, 10:15

impl!, did you change your alloys?
If so, what did you do with the old ones (15" that come stock with the car)?

sukiwa · 2nd February 2010, 10:32

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Originally Posted by anandpadhye

impl!, did you change your alloys?
If so, what did you do with the old ones (15" that come stock with the car)?

Pictures by 'imp!' show 16" wheels & Goodyear NCT 5 tyres, didn't read 'imp!' having changed wheels/tyres so far.
Isn't 205/55R16 stock size for Laura? As far I know, Octavia has 15" stock wheels.

imp! · 2nd February 2010, 11:06

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Originally Posted by sukiwa

Pictures by 'imp!' show 16" wheels & Goodyear NCT 5 tyres, didn't read 'imp!' having changed wheels/tyres so far.
Isn't 205/55R16 stock size for Laura? As far I know, Octavia has 15" stock wheels.

The Laura ambiente models have 15" stock wheels. I upgraded to 16" for a few different reasons, they provide better handling,traction, grip and of-course they look a lot nicer. The drawback is a slightly firmer ride and a little hit in fuel efficiency.

After 1,100 kms I am getting an average of 11. My daily commute is about 60%highway and 40% city. Purely city I get 8-9 kmpl.

anandpadhye · 2nd February 2010, 11:11

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Originally Posted by imp!

The Laura ambiente models have 15" stock wheels. I upgraded to 16" for a few different reasons, they provide better handling,traction, grip and of-course they look a lot nicer. The drawback is a slightly firmer ride and a little hit in fuel efficiency.

After 1,100 kms I am getting an average of 11. My daily commute is about 60%highway and 40% city. Purely city I get 8-9 kmpl.

Hi imp!
what did you do with 15" alloys?

imp! · 2nd February 2010, 11:42

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Originally Posted by anandpadhye

Hi imp!
what did you do with 15" alloys?

I exchanged them for the 16"

Proxima · 2nd February 2010, 12:32

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Originally Posted by imp!

If you are interested in photography (if you took that picture then you know way more than I do); feel free to pm me. I'd be happy to talk to you about my views on the subject.

imp!

There are quite a few photography enthusiasts on the forum. Check out:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...lr-thread.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...r-pg-52-a.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...ge-thread.html

See you there!

23rd January 2010, 23:09	#61
oss BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 683 Thanked: 6 Times	Awesome pictures mate Laura is a wonderful package, and its interiors are the best in its class - it can even comepte a class higher. Hope Skoda does something about its A.S.S.
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24th January 2010, 01:49	#62
Johnny_ BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surat/Mumbai Posts: 199 Thanked: Once	The interiors are real classy, especially the seats. The gear knob looks great.
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24th January 2010, 12:23	#63
sivadas BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 506 Thanked: 208 Times View My Garage	Great pictures friend, looks like you want people to wait further for the full view of the car As Ravich pointed out, there are dead pedals on both sides.
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25th January 2010, 11:48	#66
sameer sultan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 435 Thanked: 789 Times	Thanks for the info. Happy cruising!
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AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	imp! Did you ever consider the Octavia 1.8TPi or atleast TD'ed?
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dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,234 Thanked: 725 Times	At around 10.5 laks on road, people (masses not enthusiasts) dont want the outdated octavia. A new car has to be refreshing, else people are not interested.
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27th January 2010, 19:58	#69
razrman BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 184 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Great choice imp! I personally like it the best in silver. Brilliant pictures! Congrats. Enjoy your drives.
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anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,054 Thanked: 3,309 Times	impl!, did you change your alloys? If so, what did you do with the old ones (15" that come stock with the car)?
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