Scoop Pics! 4th-gen Skoda Octavia showcased in India

The fourth generation Octavia retains its notchback design.

The launch of the fourth generation Skoda Octavia is just around the corner. In fact, the carmaker has kicked-off pre-launch activities with a private unveiling of the car.

Skoda Octavia exterior & interior

The fourth generation Octavia retains its notchback design, where the rear windshield is attached to the boot lid. Accessing the luggage compartment is a lot easier with this design.

The overall styling of the car is an evolution of its predecessor. It carries over the crisp lines and adds a sharper looking front fascia. The single frame Skoda grille has been slightly tweaked, while the LED headlights add a sleek look.

The rear of the car features new L-shaped tail lamp clusters. Just like other models in the Skoda range, the roundel on the boot lid has been replaced with the Skoda lettering. The Laurin & Klement variant seen in these images comes with smart looking alloy wheels.

Step inside and you're greeted with a modern and contemporary interior. The centre console houses a floating touchscreen infotainment head-unit, while the gearshift lever has been replaced with a toggle switch. The new 2-spoke steering wheel looks sporty yet elegant. Besides, the conventional instrument binnacle has also been replaced with a digital screen.

Skoda Octavia engine options

In India, customers are likely to get a choice of two turbo petrol engines. These include a 1.5-litre TSI paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 2.0-litre TSI which could be offered with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

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