The 2013 Skoda Octavia debuts in India
The much awaited 2013 Skoda Octavia has made its debut in India. And with that, the Czech carmaker has brought back the Octavia nameplate, three years after the demise of the original model.The new Octavia is the first model in India to carry Skoda's new global design language. Based on Volkswagen’s MQB, the car is not only bigger, but also lighter than the current Laura. Skoda says that they have increased the car’s length and width. The new Octavia, in fact, is 90 mm longer and 45 mm wider than the earlier generation model. At the same time, the wheelbase has grown by 108 mm, mainly benefiting the interior and space at the back.
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