स्कोडा ऑक्टाविया 2013-2017 एम्बिशन 1.8 टीएसआई एटी

Octavia 2013-201 7 Ambition 1.8 TSI AT रिव्यू

Exteriors :

The exterior design of this new Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.8 TSI AT trim remains to be the same as other existing variants. The company hasn’t made any changes to this particular variant as it is already in line with the facelifted model series. To start with the front profile, you can notice the same sleek headlight cluster surrounding the stylish radiator grille. The headlight cluster is incorporated with traditional halogen lamps instead of bi-xenon lamps. The design of the radiator grille remains to be the same and has been incorporated with overall 19 vertical slats in the middle and treated with chrome surround. Just below this chrome grille, you can find the body colored bumper designed with a wide air dam and incorporated with a dynamic fog lights that beautifies the front profile. Coming to the side profile, the door handles and ORVMs of this sedan have been painted in body color, while its window sill gets black colored paint. Its wheel arches have been fitted with 16-inch Minoris style alloy wheels that enhances the appeal of the overall profile. As far as the rear is concerned, this stylish taillight cluster with C-shaped lighting contour dominates the rear end and the expressive boot lid with triangles and with chrome inserts compliments the overall look of this luxury saloon.

Interiors :

The best part about this new Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.8 TSI AT trim is its plush interior, which are equipped with top class features. As soon as you take a step inside the vehicle, you will find dual tone interiors with Onyx and Ivory color scheme that beautifies the interiors. The dashboard, central console and the door panels too get this dual tone color scheme. In a bid to add rich elements to the interiors, the company has obtained the wood design décor on the front center console and on the door panels. Apart from these, there is a lot of chrome accentuation you can find on the controls of infotainment system, steering wheel, interior door handles, gearshift selector , instrument cluster dials and on storage compartment lid. The company blessed this plush interior cabin with a number of utility functions and equipments, which include cup holders, bottle holders, air conditioner with heater, music system, 12V power sockets, front sun visor with vanity mirror, lights-on acoustic signal, reading lamps, glove box compartment storage compartment under steering wheel, removable rear parcel shelf and lots of others.

Engine and Performance :

This latest entrant in the Skoda Octavia model series has been blessed with a powerful 1.8-litre TSI turbocharged petrol power plant that produces 1798cc displacement capacity. This engine has four in-line cylinders and is incorporated with a direct injection fuel supply system and a liquid cooling system. The power generated by this commanding petrol engine is 177.6bhp in between 5100 to 6200rpm while generating a maximum torque output of about 250Nm at 1250 to 5000rpm. The company has coupled this powerful engine with a 7-speed automatic DSG transmission gearbox with tiptronic manual gear changing. This automatic gearbox keeps the engine smooth even at high speed levels, while distributing the engine torque to the front wheels.

Braking and Handling :

Coming to the braking and handling aspects, the new Skoda Octavia model is blessed with highly proficient aspects that helps the driver to gain full control over the vehicle. Its front and rear wheels are fitted with high quality disc brakes, which are assisted by anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution system and hydraulic brake assist system. Also its direct rack and pinion steering with electro mechanic power steering system system is highly responsive and further improves the handling aspects of the vehicle. On the other hand, the company fitted the front axle with McPherson Strut system with lower triangular links and Torsion Stabilizers while assembling the rear axle with compound link crank axle type of a mechanism.

Comfort Features :

The Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.8 TSI AT trim is the mid level variant in this model series. This mid range trim has been blessed with most of features that were offered to the top end variant. Some of those comfort aspects include driver seat height adjustment, front center armrest with length and height adjustment, Climatronic – automatic air conditioner with electronic regulation of cabin temperature, leather seat upholstery, electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs , electrically adjustable windows with one touch operation and lots of others. Also there is a central infotainment system that offers various details and information to the driver. Apart from these, there is a Skoda Audio player incorporated to a 5.8-inch color display that keeps the passengers entertained all the way.

Safety Features :

The Czech Republican automobile company has never compromised on the safety aspects of this particular variant. The company incorporated the safety functions including dual front airbags, rear parking sensor, stability programs including ECS, MKB and hydraulic braking system, traction control programs, ABS with EBD and HBA, automatic headlights with light sensor and many others. Also there is an engine immobilizer system with floating code system, remote control operation locking and unlocking of doors and other advanced functions.

Pros : Very stylish interiors with top rated features, striking new exterior design.

Cons : Cost of maintenance is high, no panoramic sunroof.

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Skoda, the Czech Republican luxury automobile manufacturer has silently introduced a new petrol variant in the Octavia model series, which has been christened as the Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.8 TSI AT and it is blessed with the same 1.8-litre petrol engine under the hood. This auto major has re-launched this Skoda Octavia saloon model barely sometime ago and now it has brought in this new variant in the model lineup. The company is offering this particular variant with all the features that are offered in the Ambition variant in this model lineup. Powering this new variant is the same 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol power plant, which is also performing for the top end petrol variant. The company paired this engine with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox that ensures smoothness of the engine even at high speed levels. As far as features are concerned, this vehicle is offered with 16-inch Minoris alloy wheels, chrome package, rear park assist system with Parkatronic rear speaker, dual front air bags, advanced Skoda audio player with controls on 5.8 inch LCD TFT color display are just to name a few. As far as appearance is concern, this vehicle looks to be the same as other Ambition variants in the series. This new variant from Skoda comes with a reduced price tag, which should attract the luxury car buyers in the Indian automobile market.

Exteriors :

The exterior design of this new Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.8 TSI AT trim remains to be the same as other existing variants. The company hasn’t made any changes to this particular variant as it is already in line with the facelifted model series. To start with the front profile, you can notice the same sleek headlight cluster surrounding the stylish radiator grille. The headlight cluster is incorporated with traditional halogen lamps instead of bi-xenon lamps. The design of the radiator grille remains to be the same and has been incorporated with overall 19 vertical slats in the middle and treated with chrome surround. Just below this chrome grille, you can find the body colored bumper designed with a wide air dam and incorporated with a dynamic fog lights that beautifies the front profile. Coming to the side profile, the door handles and ORVMs of this sedan have been painted in body color, while its window sill gets black colored paint. Its wheel arches have been fitted with 16-inch Minoris style alloy wheels that enhances the appeal of the overall profile. As far as the rear is concerned, this stylish taillight cluster with C-shaped lighting contour dominates the rear end and the expressive boot lid with triangles and with chrome inserts compliments the overall look of this luxury saloon.

Interiors :

The best part about this new Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.8 TSI AT trim is its plush interior, which are equipped with top class features. As soon as you take a step inside the vehicle, you will find dual tone interiors with Onyx and Ivory color scheme that beautifies the interiors. The dashboard, central console and the door panels too get this dual tone color scheme. In a bid to add rich elements to the interiors, the company has obtained the wood design décor on the front center console and on the door panels. Apart from these, there is a lot of chrome accentuation you can find on the controls of infotainment system, steering wheel, interior door handles, gearshift selector , instrument cluster dials and on storage compartment lid. The company blessed this plush interior cabin with a number of utility functions and equipments, which include cup holders, bottle holders, air conditioner with heater, music system, 12V power sockets, front sun visor with vanity mirror, lights-on acoustic signal, reading lamps, glove box compartment storage compartment under steering wheel, removable rear parcel shelf and lots of others.

Engine and Performance :

This latest entrant in the Skoda Octavia model series has been blessed with a powerful 1.8-litre TSI turbocharged petrol power plant that produces 1798cc displacement capacity. This engine has four in-line cylinders and is incorporated with a direct injection fuel supply system and a liquid cooling system. The power generated by this commanding petrol engine is 177.6bhp in between 5100 to 6200rpm while generating a maximum torque output of about 250Nm at 1250 to 5000rpm. The company has coupled this powerful engine with a 7-speed automatic DSG transmission gearbox with tiptronic manual gear changing. This automatic gearbox keeps the engine smooth even at high speed levels, while distributing the engine torque to the front wheels.

Braking and Handling :

Coming to the braking and handling aspects, the new Skoda Octavia model is blessed with highly proficient aspects that helps the driver to gain full control over the vehicle. Its front and rear wheels are fitted with high quality disc brakes, which are assisted by anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution system and hydraulic brake assist system. Also its direct rack and pinion steering with electro mechanic power steering system system is highly responsive and further improves the handling aspects of the vehicle. On the other hand, the company fitted the front axle with McPherson Strut system with lower triangular links and Torsion Stabilizers while assembling the rear axle with compound link crank axle type of a mechanism.

Comfort Features :

The Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.8 TSI AT trim is the mid level variant in this model series. This mid range trim has been blessed with most of features that were offered to the top end variant. Some of those comfort aspects include driver seat height adjustment, front center armrest with length and height adjustment, Climatronic – automatic air conditioner with electronic regulation of cabin temperature, leather seat upholstery, electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs , electrically adjustable windows with one touch operation and lots of others. Also there is a central infotainment system that offers various details and information to the driver. Apart from these, there is a Skoda Audio player incorporated to a 5.8-inch color display that keeps the passengers entertained all the way.

Safety Features :

The Czech Republican automobile company has never compromised on the safety aspects of this particular variant. The company incorporated the safety functions including dual front airbags, rear parking sensor, stability programs including ECS, MKB and hydraulic braking system, traction control programs, ABS with EBD and HBA, automatic headlights with light sensor and many others. Also there is an engine immobilizer system with floating code system, remote control operation locking and unlocking of doors and other advanced functions.

Pros : Very stylish interiors with top rated features, striking new exterior design.

Cons : Cost of maintenance is high, no panoramic sunroof.