Skoda Laura phased out in India

Skoda India has taken the Laura sedan off its website, suggesting that the car has been dropped from its line-up. The move comes just months after the launch of the all-new Octavia.

Launched in 2005, the Laura, which was known as the Octavia Mk2 in international markets, sold alongside the Octavia Mk1 in India for a while. In 2009, Skoda gave the Laura a facelift to keep it looking fresh.

The car was sold with a choice of two engines, a 1.8-litre, turbocharged petrol and a 2.0-litre turbocharged, diesel. The petrol unit, which produced 160 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, was available with a 7-speed DSG automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox. The diesel engine was available in two configurations – 110 bhp and 250 Nm, with a 5-speed manual gearbox and 140 bhp and 320 Nm, with a 6-speed DSG automatic transmission.

Over the years the Laura has been seen in various trim levels, out of which, the vRS will be remembered fondly by enthusiasts. Throughout its tenure, the Laura sold in good numbers.