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MotorUse brings you the latest updates on Skoda Octavia facelift. Skoda is set to dispatch the Octavia facelift in India tomorrow.
Changes to be seen:
1. Exterior Look – The 2017 Octavia (facelift) gets an upgraded front end that now highlights split headlamps. The light source is LED now. The model that it replaces used to accompany a bi-xenon setup. The front guard has likewise been changed around the haze light gathering region.
2. Rear Bumper and Tail lamp– The Skoda Octavia facelift includes a similar tail light plan however the inward light design is somewhat extraordinary at this point. The back guard is likewise distinctively planned than some time recently.
3. Rear– The Octavia facelift oil (1.8-lt) highlights multi-connect raise suspension (free) while the diesel rendition gets a torsion shaft setup (non-autonomous). The pre-facelift diesel Octavia highlights a compound connection wrench hub setup at the back. The adjustment in suspension setup requires the back track to be more extensive by 20mm for the diesel Octavia and 30mm for the 1.8-liter oil adaptation. Read our audit of the Octavia facelift to know more.
4. Some New Features – The new elements on the Octavia facelift incorporate a 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment framework, encompassing lighting with multicolour alternative and sans hands stopping.
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Motor and transmission setup continues as before in the Octavia facelift. The Skoda Octavia will keep on coming with a decision of two oil motors and one diesel. The transmission obligations stay in similar hands – a 7-speed DSG for the 1.8-liter oil, a 6-speed manual for 1.4-liter petroleum and 2.0-liter diesel, and a 6-speed DSG for the 2.0-liter diesel Octavia.
The Octavia contends with autos like the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla Altis. The Altis got a refresh not long ago while the new Elantra was propelled in India a year ago. The Octavia facelift is relied upon to stay in the Rs 15 lakh to Rs 23 lakh value extend.
