Skoda India adds navigation to Octavia Style Plus variant

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When Skoda launched the new Octavia in India three years back, the biggest limitation of its feature list was the missing satellite navigation system, even in the top-end variants. However, the automaker has now introduced a new infotainment system in the Octavia Style Plus trim, which includes satellite navigation.

The system in question is an MIB Amundsen 2 unit, which supports navigation through SD card. It gets 2 SD card slots that have been placed inside the glove box. Screen size is 6.5-inches, which is similar to the earlier unit. Interestingly, Skoda recently introduced a new Ambition Plus variant of the Octavia, which also gets a 6.5-inch system, without navigation. Meanwhile, the base Ambition variant features a 5.0-inch system.

These new updates on the Octavia are probably Skoda's response to the recently launched Hyundai Elantra. The Elantra is loaded with features and is priced around Rs. 4-5 lakh lower than the Octavia. As a result, Skoda is currently trying to enhance the Octavia's value for money factor by adding new features.

The Octavia is expected to receive a mid-life facelift in 2017.