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Skoda Octavia’s new variant will start from Rs 26 lakhs
Vehicle manufacturer Skoda has launched the fourth generation of its popular sedan Octavia in India. The company has introduced this car in two variants, in which the price of the base variant of Octavia has been fixed at Rs. 25.99 lakh. Skoda Octavia has been launched in India for two years after its entry in the global markets in 2019.
The 2021 Skoda Octavia measures 4,689 mm in length, 1,469 mm in height and 2,003 mm in width, with a wheelbase of 2,680 mm and 17-inch alloy wheels. However, the design of the alloy wheel has been given different for both the variants. The new Octavia gets a grille in the redesigned front face, which now gets a chrome treatment for a more premium look. The grille has been equipped with bi-LED headlights. Along with this, a chrome strip connects the fog lamp casing, and the taillights are now made more attractive than before with new Skoda badging at the rear.
In the new Skoda Octavia, the company has used a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine, this engine is capable of producing 188 bhp power and 320 Nm peak torque. At the same time, it is mated to a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. To recall, Skoda has also introduced a new shift-by-wire gear option for the first time in the 2021 Octavia, which replaces the conventional gear lever for the DSG gearbox.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.