The Skoda Firm got here to India, when the Japanese automobile corporations had already established
themselves. Thus it definitely had some competitors and needed to set up itself. Skoda entered into
the Indian market with a petroleum and Diesel mannequin of the Octavia. At the moment because the petrol costs
weren’t that prime I opted for the Octavia 2.zero MPFI, with a gasoline environment friendly petrol engine.
The automobile has now achieved over 140,000 kilometers and its engine nonetheless purrs like a cat, with distinctive
decide up. The 2000 cc engine develops almost 195 BHP and one can cruise at 150km/hour in actual
consolation. The automobile handles very properly on the highway and plenty of a time not one of the different vehicles from Honda
to Ford or Toyota can beat it on the freeway.
The automobile is a six pace car with ABS and energy brakes that come as commonplace fittings. In
addition its AC has an digital temperature management that makes driving a pleasure. Even at low
speeds the automobile handles very properly within the metropolis visitors and its highway grip on the highways is outstanding. I
have been in a position to get 12-13 km on a liter of petrol on the freeway and that’s not dangerous for a automobile of
this measurement.
The automobile comfortably seats 5/6 adults and has plush upholstery. As well as its digital journey meter
and gauge is an absolute delight as you’ll be able to simply calculate the gasoline effectivity of your automobile. Nevertheless
the one weak level of the automobile is the clutch that will require change usually However it would rely upon how
you deal with the car.
The two.zero has now been discontinued and changed with 1.9 engines. However, I for one will suggest a
Skoda 2.zero MPFI for the facility and ease of dealing with. It’s precision engineering and can maintain you in good stead within the years to return.
The Skoda did seize the market however one factor went towards it was the upkeep facet. The automobile components have been too expensive and repair prices excessive. The end result was the automobile misplaced its market and gross sales started to slip down and that’s the reason that today you hardly see a brand new Skoda on the highway.
However the firm nevertheless did a turnaround and launched new fashions together with a superb SUVthe Kodaiq.,in addition to upgraded model of the Skoda sedans. This appears like a sport changer and one is once more in a position to see the automobile coming again on Indian roads. I hope this time providers points are being regarded into by the corporate.