Skoda cars

Skoda cars in India is a Czech automaker Skoda Auto subsidiary, established in 1925. The automobile manufacturer is a Volkswagen Group India unit and currently controls the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India private limited. Skoda cars in India began its journey in 2001 with its manufacturing facilities in Aurangabad and research facility in Pune. Skoda India restructured its plans for the Indian market with the 2.0 project. The current product portfolio of the Skoda cars in India includes Superb, Octavia, and Kushaq. The new generation of the Skoda Octavia debuted in the Indian market in 2021, followed by the new mid-size SUV Kushaq. Skoda Auto India also plans to introduce new generations of the other offerings in the lineup.

Highest-selling Skoda cars in India

Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is currently in its fourth generation and is offered in two variants Style and L&K. The new generation of the Skoda Octavia gets an updated exterior design, all LED lighting, 17-inch alloy wheels, and more.

The car's interior now features a 10-inch touch screen and fully digital instrument console, a two-spoke steering wheel, shift by wire, and dual-zone climate control. Under the bonnet of the Octavia is a 2L TSI petrol engine producing 187 BHP. The powertrain uses a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. Skoda car price in India for the Skoda Octavia starts at ₹27.34 lakh and goes up to ₹30.5 lakh. The mileage performance of the car is 15.8 kmpl. In the Indian market, it is a direct rival to the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, and others.

Skoda Kushaq

The Kushaq is the first mid-size SUV from the company for India 2.0 project. It is based on the MQB-A0-IN platform, the same as the Volkswagen Taigun. The Skoda Kushaq is available in three trim levels: Ambition, Active, and Style. Exterior highlights of the car are the iconic butterfly grill with vertical slats and Chrome elements. Additionally, there is a LED headlamp with integrated DRL, fog lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, silver roof rails, a skid plate, and a shark fin antenna.

On the inside, the Skoda new car has new-age features like a 10-inch infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple Carplay, an electric sunroof, ambient lighting, wireless charging, ventilated seats, and more. It is powered by a 1l 3-cylinder TSI petrol engine producing 113 BHP. The 1.5 liter for cylinder TSI petrol can produce 148 BHP. Both engines get six-speed automatic as standard, and 7 speed DSG automatic unit is available as an option. Skoda car price in India for the Skoda Kushaq starts at ₹11.58 lakh and goes all the way up to ₹19.67 lakh. The mileage performance of the car is around 17 kmpl. It rivals cars like Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster and MG Hector.

Conclusion

There are various Skoda car variants available in the market, so you need to consider various factors, such as price, mileage, features, safety, etc. For that, you can download the Park+ App and learn more about Skoda Cars in India.