Skoda India has silently launched a new base 1.8 Ambition petrol model of the recently launched new Octavia. It has been priced at Rs. 16.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

This newly launched variant undercuts the 1.8 TSI Elegance by a good Rs 1.95 lakh. Skoda, however, has gotten rid of a few creature comforts in its quest to make the Ambition variant as affordable as possible. The car, as a result, makes do without xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights, front parking sensors, side/curtain airbags, panoramic sunroof, cruise control, 12-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat and headlamp washers.

The new model is powered by the same 1.8-litre turbo charged petrol engine that churns out a maximum power output of 177.6bhp and 250Nm of top torque, mated to a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The vehicle continue to sport the 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, a multi-functional display, bluetooth functions, upholstery and an infotainment system.