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India is emerging as a key manufacturing hub for the Skoda Group that will venture into the Vietnamese market, the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Ltd said on Wednesday.

Slavia's manufacturing process has a localisation level of up to 95%, says the Czech carmaker

Skoda Auto India on Thursday launched the new version of its premium sedan Octavia with price starting at Rs 25.99 lakh. The fourth-generation Octavia is powered by a 2-litre petrol engine delivering power of 190 PS and returning fuel efficiency of 15.81 km/litre, Skoda Auto India said in a statement. It is available in two variants -- Style priced at Rs 25.99 lakh and Laurin & Klement tagged at Rs 28.99 lakh (ex-showroom India). Skoda Auto India Brand Director Zac Hollis said when Octavia was introduced 20 years ago, it changed the dynamics of the executive sedan segment - "one that continues to offer significant growth potential, catering to a burgeoning class of discerning buyers with a penchant for luxury, as well as the right value proposition". "Having retained its characteristics of design, safety, technology, performance, space and comfort, the allnew Octavia is a compelling combination and will continue to drive Skoda Auto's success in the Indian market," he added. The ..

The company had sold 17,000 cars in 2018, Skoda Auto India Private Limited director (sales, service and marketing) Zac Hollis said

The auto brand is hoping to expand its presence in India with a wider sales network, deeper consumer engagement, and a lighter cost of ownership

The edition, which is powered by 1.6 litre petrol engine, is equipped with essential safety features like dual airbags and anti-lock braking system

Luxury sedan is powered by a new 1.8 litre, 180ps petrol engine and a 2.0 litre 177ps diesel engine