New Skoda Octavia to be launched in India next month

The launch of the all-new Skoda Octavia is scheduled for next month in April 2021, with deliveries set to commence from the end of May 2021.

Announcing its 2021 strategy, Zac Hollis, director for sales, service & marketing at Skoda Auto India Private Ltd, confirmed on his social media platform, the launch of the all-new Skoda Octavia scheduled for next month in April 2021. He also revealed that deliveries for the 2021 Skoda Octavia will commence from the end of May 2021. The announcement comes after the company revealed its upcoming Skoda Kushaq SUV ahead of an official launch in June 2021, with the car to go on sale a month later in July 2021. Unveiled in the International market in 2019, the new Skoda Octavia is longer and wider than its predecessor, has an even larger boot, and is redesigned with the new Skoda design language. The new front apron and the narrower, new headlights featuring LED technology for the low beam, high beam, and daytime running lights come as standard. The tail lights, brake lights, and fog lights also feature LED technology. The all-new Skoda Octavia has grown 19mm in length compared to its predecessor, to 4,68mm. At 1,82mm, it has gained 15mm in width. Coupled with a wheelbase of 2,68mm, this allows for an even more generous interior than in the previous generation. The 2021 Octavia is the first Skoda model to be equipped with a new multi-level dashboard and a newly designed two-spoke steering wheel. A novel touch control slider below the 10-inch variant of the central display, selected one-touch keys for important vehicle functions as well as buttons and knurled scroll wheels on the multifunction steering wheel to improve ergonomics and simplify operation. A total of 14 different functions can be carried out using the buttons and wheels, including activating the optional heating for the steering wheel and operating Travel Assist. The new LED ambient lighting is a visual delight. The chrome elements adorn the centre console and the door trims, which feature door handles in a new design, while the front door trims are now partially perforated.