Czech automobile maker Skoda Auto that unveiled the all new Octavia in India earlier this month is now all set to launch the vehicle on October 3rd. This new model is anticipated to be priced somewhere between Rs. 14 lakh and Rs. 18.5 lakh, which seems quite reasonable considering the features packed within it. This third generation model will be available with altogether revamped interiors and exteriors. Interestingly, the yet to be launched model seems to be be inspired from the Vision D concept.

The all new Skoda Octavia has been built on Volkswagen's famous MQB platform, on which VW Golf and Audi A3 are based. The new platform helped the 2013 Skoda Octavia to get 90mm longer and 45mm wider than the Laura, which has made the new model more spacious and comfortable than ever. The new Octavia will also wear the new Skoda Logo, which will be seen on all the upcoming Skoda models.

The new Skoda is expected to come with four petrol and four diesel engine options. The petrol version will include a 1.4TSI engine with two states of tune, 120 bhp and 138 bhp. The bigger units will use a 1.8TSI engine having an output of 177 bhp while vRS version will use a 2.0-litre TSI engine. The diesel versions will either include 1.6-litre TDI engine with an output of 103 bhp and 108 bhp or 2.0-litre TDI engine with a power output of 147 bhp and 181 bhp.

When it comes to safety features, the all new Octavia is one of the safest cars available in the country having features like ABS, Lane Assistance, Fatigue detection system, Adaptive Cruise control, nine airbags, intelligent light assistant and Traffic sign recognition. The new Octavia will also be the first ever Skoda car t get daytime running LEDs.