Kathmandu, February 5: M.A.W Enterprises, the authorized dealer of Skoda brand of cars in Nepal, has officially launched a new model of the brand, Skoda Octavia.
It is available in three trim options- Ambition, Style and L & K and eight different iterations based on engine options and transmission, according to a press release issued by the company.
The new Skoda Octavia has both diesel and petrol engines. The 1.8-litre TSI engine makes 180 bhp and is mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox while the smaller 1.4-litre TSI gets mated to a 6-speed manual and makes 150 bhp. The diesel is the tried and tested 2-litre motor that makes 143 bhp and gets mated to a 6-speed DSG gearbox. The Octavia gets 8 airbags in the top spec version while the style& ambition version gets 6& 4 airbags respectively. ABS (anti-lock brakes), EBD (electronic brake distribution) and traction control come as standard.
The petrol powered base trim – 1.4 TSI MT Ambition variant starts at Rs.71,00,000 and the price goes up to Rs.102,00,000 for the top of the line 1.8 TSI L & K variant. Similarly, among the diesel models, the price for the 2.0 TDI MT Ambition start at Rs.91,00,000 and goes up to Rs.1,11,00,000 for the top-spec 2.0 TDI AT L & K variant.
Visually, the New Skoda Octavia comes with substantial updates including the new signature butterfly grille design, claims the company.
