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Skoda Octavia comprehensive view

Skoda Octavia comes in two varients in India as Style and L&K. The base varient style costs 25.99 lakh and top trim L&K costs 28.99 lakh ex-showroom.
Dimensions
1. Length: 4689mm.
2. Width: 1829mm.
3. Height: 1649mm.
4. Wheelbase: 2680mm.
5. Boot space: 600 Liter
6. Fuel tank: 50 Liter
7. Kerb weight: 1459kg

Specificationa
Platform:
Engine: 2.0 liter TSI petrol
Power: 187bhp
Torque: 320nm 
Transmission: 7 speed DSG
Drivetrain: 
Tyre size: 205/55R17
Brake: Ventilated disc(front) | Ventilated disc (rear) 
Suspension: McPherson suspension(front) | 1 longitudinal and 3 transverse multi link suspension (rear)
Safety: 8 airbags, ABS, EBD, TCS (traction control), ESC (electric stability control), tyre pressure monitoring system, hill assist, ISO fix child seat, anti sleep regulation, electric differential lock.

Exterior
Skoda Octavia gets a sharp exterior. It gets aggressive front grille and bi-LED headlamps at front. A lot of chrome work is done around the grille and lower part of bumper. At the side it looks like a coupe because of the slopping roof line. There is a sharp shoulder line. The 17 inch alloy wheels gets a sort of star theme. The rear profile is very attractive. It gets sharp split LED tail lights and reflectors over lower side of bumper.

Interior
The interior of Skoda Octavia is neat and airy. It is offered in beidge and black interior theme with some wood and chrome inserts. The dashboard layout satisfies Skoda's tag line "simply claver" as it is simple and feature loaded. It gets a floating touchscreen and 2 spoke leather wrapped multi function steering wheel. Behind the steering wheel there is a full digital meter console which Skoda says virtual cockpit. 
Features 
Skoda Octavia is a very practical sedan. It gets a lot of useful features and it justifies its price. Skoda Octavia comes with features like touch screen infotainment system, gesture control, digital meter console, keyless entry and push botton start stop, dual zone climate control, cruise control, voice control, parking sensors and camera, 12 way electric adjustable front seats with memory function, wireless charger, height adjustable front armrest, power tailgate, electric parking brake, park assist, 

Performance
Skoda Octavia is offered with 2.0 liter TSI petrol engine mated with a 7 speed DSG gearbox. This powerful engine results an active throttle response. There is no turbo lack at any point and performs very nicely. The ride comfort is so soft because of its soft suspension but that may be an issue at corners at high speed.

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