New Octavia 1.5 TSI leaves us desiring for two cars from Škoda!

[@saipranith212]

All these car reviews outside of India does more harm to these car companies, because we know what brands are capable of doing and what they are doing in India

[@pacificsword1632]

We don’t buy good cars in India. We buy fuel efficient cars or gadgets. That’s why Hyundai won’t sell the n series and only the sticker n line. Or why the swift sport never came, or why the VAG cars are seen as over engineered and ignored, only for people to rush to find polo tsi once’s it’s not in sale

[@saipranith212]

I don’t see VAG cars topping the sales chart anyways, why not they do what they are good at fundamentally. And also, enough of we blaming ourselves. Customers can only buy what they sell and companies are too much worried about their profits , that they don’t want to experiment such products in India . Example : Did you expect the 1litre turbocharged 3 cylinder engines to be made by all manufacturers 5 years back ? We need trendsetters to do their role while others follow.

[@saipranith212]

@odmag Rohit, what do you think from your experience?

[@rohit_paradkar]

Both of you are right in your own viewpoints. Manufactures have often experimented with bringing in higher spec or other products from their portfolios to the Indian market, but we as a market don’t always see value in all of those products. e.g. the Octavia at 30 lakh failed, but a Kodiaq at 50 lakh sells out rather quickly. We would love to see the Swift Sport, but how many actually go and buy these cars apart from a handful of enthusiasts- case in point Jimny. It was immediately written off as small and expensive. Indians are not necessarily behind “cheap” products, we want most value for the price we pay - be it an Alto or a Rolls Royce - and there is nothing wrong about it. But that is where most global manufactures simply can’t deliver given our high tax structures.

[@absash7838]

Spot on, but companies also witness the infrastructure and buying behaviour and capabilities. It is only fair on their part to focus on sustainability.

[@rams18ece]

It felt like you covered this review while you were on a vacation 😂 Sounded very relaxed. Exactly like how an Octavia feels to drive. Now though, after watching this video and having a 2017 model already in my garage, I just want to buy more and more Octavias. It’s all the car you will ever need. Simply brilliant ❤

[@rohit_paradkar]

😊 we I wasn’t on a vacation, but yes, there was a sense of calm in my head while driving this car

[@rams18ece]

@@rohit_paradkar ❤️

[@akshatrockport]

A 1.5l Octavia is not enticing enough. Slavia and kushaq can do the same job

[@rohit_paradkar]

1.5 is just one of the engines. Octavia 2l would be perfect. But image a Slavia RS 😍

[@bimalbhansali2021]

If in price range of 30 to 35 lakh, and 2.0 ltr TSI engine, I'll go for it immediately, the last one with the same engine was a dream to drive and I missed it.....

[@rohit_paradkar]

I think it shouldn’t be difficult for Škoda to do that. Of the Superb was 52, 30-35 for the Octavia is a reasonable expectation from you.

[@shaikaftab1199]

The car would be like 18-23 lakhs out of factor but tax would end up costing the car like 35-40 lakhs.

[@morattugorilla605]

U will get 4kmpl in the city😂. My virtus 1.5 gives 6 at times

[@YoursNemo]

Nah Skoda is not working with 2.0 TSI, she'll be mostly working with hybrids , they might pair it with a hybrid system.

[@rahulkrish9840]

​@@morattugorilla605 virtus and slavia are poorly engineered for India. Octavia is a global model though it might give less than 10, its a worthy product.

[@eshitathakur01]

If this comes under fair price range THIS is the next car for me

[@advsiddharthbhatia8226]

for me as well

[@tt44047]

I am so glad I bought the 2.0 l&k while it was still on sale in India Now getting the 1.5 L tsi virtus gt to replace my 1.2 tsi polo Best of both worlds

[@josephcj]

Skoda, Please bring back the Octavia!

[@rohit_paradkar]

I hope they are reading this 😊

[@elemental9039]

Skoda: “Will you buy?”

[@JoesTalks]

@@elemental9039 "will you buy?" ❌ "Will 50000 people buy?" ✅

[@neilterrence4200]

but when youre aware that the pre facelift had a 2.0L 190bhp this feels underwhelming….

[@chinz26]

1.5 tsi motor in vag group need a more superior dsg, if they ever try to make a rs or gti kinda product aka dq250 with localisation in India can be one car garage for many people

[@rohit_paradkar]

That comment made my eyes light up! In a good way…

[@SomeRandomGuyOnYT507]

please bring 2.0L engine. I am planning to upgrade from my 1.5 TDI ecosport next year. I want my upgrade to be engaging, fun to drive. I test drove 1.5L slavia. Feels under powered. Please note Skoda guys if you are watching. Steering, Engine, dynamics and above all super strong auto HVAC is most important thing above everything. Tech comes second. Don't kill this car with your under powered 1.5L engine. For this Price I would easily sway away with xuv700.

[@rohit_paradkar]

Slavia 1.5 felt underpowered?? 😳 Someone please sell this Random Guy an Octavia RS for 20 lakh! Just kidding man. But a 2.0l would be a better pick for the Octavia

[@prakharnigam8860]

Won’t sell with 1.5. Most people will resort to SUVs with more powerful engine available at a lesser price. The premium positioning of Octavia goes with 2.0 tsi only

[@rohit_paradkar]

True that

[@shashankrankireddy2688]

if its a 1.5 + hybrid better price it under 30 lakhs ands its a steal !!!!

[@rohit_paradkar]

Do you think people will buy a 1.5l HEV at 30-35 lakh? A City HEV at 20 isn’t moving

[@rahulkrish9840]

​@@rohit_paradkarcity and octy can't be compared by any means? City is essentially a Tin on wheels. Poor safety. The dynamics are nowhere matchable too. City is a people mover only. Octy is for someone who drives and drives

[@vaibhavsingh-bz1xf]

Indians want sunroof , average and car costing peanuts ...This will not sell in India ...this is a class product

[@soummyy]

I hate sunroof man but don't know why it's such a hype

[@vaibhavsingh-bz1xf]

​@@soummyySame ...its the most useless feature and we could get so many better features insted of it.

[@vemmanr]

​@@soummyystate of nation/society useless stuff is highlighted real stuff is hidden from people.

[@adityasundar324]

Owning a car which has a sunroof, it has been the least used gimmick by me. It is highly impractical. When it is hot, you can't open it. When it rains you can't open it. When it is dusty, you can't open it. You can't use it in highway speeds. The usage scenario of a sunroof is very limited and highly impractical in Indian scenario.

[@alburaq3290]

Fortuner sells well in India despite being more expensive. Skoda just doesn't understand Indian market.

[@Arjun-en7hh]

25-30 lakhs would be good

[@rohit_paradkar]

Would be awesome, but seems unlikely

[@Arjun-en7hh]

@@rohit_paradkar superb disappointed with its Price 😔

[@hemants1696]

Hope Skoda India is listening to

[@AP-ko3xy]

Nice review.. al always

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Dr.SumeshkamatGoa]

Nice colour 👌 nice car and video 🔥🔥

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you Dr. Kamat!

[@prithivirajnandakumar8538]

Want it badly

[@Vickram-j-p16]

skoda octavia diesel were the best in india .

[@rohit_paradkar]

I had the chance to drive a diesel Octavia RS and that was a torque monster!

[@deus99ex]

How does the New Slavia look like? Smaller version of this Octavia or something else ?

[@johngeorge3277]

Expecting 7 seater Octavia

[@allenjames5366]

I stopped the video immediately when I realised it’s having 1.5L engine😢

[@rohit_paradkar]

That’s unfair Allen. I spoke so much after that just for you…😢

[@allenjames5366]

@@rohit_paradkar hey sorry yaar. Dint mean to hurt anyone. I felt sad for that small engine. Please keep going ☺️

[@auranikku]

Ground clearance??

[@PriyanshuTomar95]

Absolute casual approach to the review, doing no effort, no practice, no script. You are sounding like you were on vacation and were told to cover the car last minute. Please put more efforts in todays competitive creator market.

[@vivek3366]

@3:55, it says I am Laura 😮

[@rohitkejriwal1]

- That's the name of the voice assistant in Skoda's models.

[@rohit_paradkar]

@@rohitkejriwal1that’s correct

[@AkshayDixit]

Aloo tikki would have been a better example in Indian context than a cheeseburger

[@ap5218]

40-50 will be the asking

[@joeldarlong3196]

Totally agree

[@souravchatterjee2424]

Before the previous gen, the Octavia had 1.4 and 1.8 TSI options. Then it was replaced by a new gen with 2.0 TSI. Now if it comes back with 1.5 Evo engine then definitely it is a downgrade. Skoda can relaunch with same 2.0 TSI but can upgrade the Superb to 2.0 TSI AWD with 265 BHP. Then there could be good interest in these products. Else in any case the D segment sedan is no more

[@abhisheknyk]

Want civic and corolla

[@vaibhavnikam9887]

Autocar also used same car for review..😅 If this comes with 2.0 tsi..... I m gonna get is asap

[@drkalyanaraman]

This car flopped because it didnt have a sunroof, when the outgoing model had one. When u are selling a Rs 30 lakh car in India, u better have a sunroof, preferably a panoramic one.

[@awriter1950]

*Skoda copied from Brotomotive channel , those brothers were first to apply lime essence colour*

[@akksakku5733]

However hard all the reviewers try to justify it, Octavia having the same engine as a vehicle in the segment below is outright stupidity. This will fail miserably in the Indian market.

[@mansoor.ahmed.m]

Virtus and Slavia are good enough for a 1.5TSI. Expected better from Octavia.

[@sauravbehera8364]

1.5 TSI engine same with Slavia !!! and 35 lk !! WTF...

[@rohit_paradkar]

Bigger car too. MQB platform. Engine isn’t the only one that makes the cash register go “kaching”

[@DiditCoding]

It’s 2024, stop the 2012 Car video review style

[@Gamerboy-dr3be]

Underpowered engine

[@rohit_paradkar]

2l should be good

[@NeerajSharma-pw1zu]

1.5L engine !! No thank you we already have a Slavia. Bring it with a 2.0L TSI engine from last Octavia with DQ 381 and try pricing it under 30L.

[@Sz1l3y]

2.0 TDI is way better with 340-350 NM.... 1.5 TSI is weak...

[@DavidSenna57]

So now a verna is faster than an Octavia 😡😡‼️‼️‼️

[@nazeeb300]

Wow

[@saivaishnavitalari8245]

Wn it will come to india

[@rohit_paradkar]

If Škoda India is reading these comments, they might just consider bringing it under the 2500 unit rule.

[@batmanz.]

1.5 wtf.. wheres the 2.0

[@robertpatr88]

1.5TSI for 40 lakhs🤮

[@crossplanev8]

Very boring review. Man is just going on fiddling with a screen.

[@rohit_paradkar]

Sorry for wasting your time 🙏🏼

[@santhoshss6045]

99% blah blah time wasted. Should not have seen this video

[@rohit_paradkar]

Sorry for wasting your time 🙏🏼

[@alburaq3290]

What a bad review. Fiddling around the screen for what felt like forever. Bad audio modulation, irritating background music. Why even make a video if you don't have anything to say. Such a cookie cutter review.

[@amitchaudhary1784]

Third world countries Cars !!

[@HarshRane-c8v]

Yes for fools like you Maruti Suzuki is luxury

[@micko557]

Ugly HEADLIGHTS and front bumper 🤮🤮🤮

[@deus99ex]

How does the New Slavia look like? Smaller version of this Octavia or something else ? @rohit_paradkar