Czech auto manufacturer Skoda Auto India on Tuesday announced that it has started production of the all-new Octavia at its production facility in Shendra, Aurangabad.
The executive sedan which made its entry in 2006 in the Indian car market will be introduced later this month, the company said in a press release.
Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said 'With the commencement of production, we also commit to a stronger product portfolio as we look to grow our presence in India. In line with our laser-sharp focus on customer centricity, we are also rapidly growing our network presence and have introduced several initiatives to ensure an unmatched ownership experience.' He further added, “ twenty-year run, and about a hundred thousand satisfied customers, is a testament to its strong equity among discerning car buyers in a dynamically evolving automotive market like India.”
The Octavia marked Skoda Auto India's foray into the popular executive sedan segment and garnered much appreciation from brand loyalists and auto enthusiasts from across the nation. The success story continued with the second generation of the Skoda, introduced in 2006. The carmaker has sold over 100,000 Octavia in India ever since the inception.
The third-generation Skoda Octavia comes with more functionality, practicality, and spaciousness in its segment.
According to the carmaker, about 6.5 million units of Skoda Octavia, have been produced the world over - across manufacturing facilities in China, India, Russia, and Kazakhstan.