SKODA ROOMSTER
Czech Republic automobile manufacturer, Skoda is always surprising the Indian consumers with their vehicles like Octavia, Laura, Superb and Fabia. Now this company planning to launch its popular Multi Utility Vehicle(MUV) ‘Skoda Roomster’ in the Indian market next year.This five door MUV might be come with three different engines- 1.4-litre, 1.6-litre and a 1.9-litre and it will be available in petrol and the diesel versions. It offers a comfortable riding on flat roads and it has a long suspension with high-ground clearance. In addition it is packed with dual front airbags, side curtain airbags, electronic windows, ABS (Antilock Brake System), EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), ESP & many More advanced features. It’s light steering and tight turning circle give a very enjoyable driving experience to us. In addition, the steering is a two way adjustable along with the seats providing better conditions for the driver and the seats at the rear can be removed for additional luggage space. The exterior of this car has a BMW look with a flame like finishing. Overall, this MUV has been spacious like a house and has sharpness like an aeroplane. The price of this car is expected to be in the range between Rs 16 to 18 lakhs in India. Hope that it will compete with Honda CR-V, Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner and the upcoming Hyundai Santa Fe in the future.
SKODA IN INDIA - OVERVIEW
India’s automobile industry is considered as the 10th largest automobile industry in the world. A number of foreign firms are initiated to joint ventures with Indian companies.Day to day, automobile industry producing various kinds of Vehicles, especially cars. Ford, General Motors, Huyndai, Honda, Toyota,Fiat etc.are the most popular Automobile manufactures in the world. Skoda auto is originally a Czech Republic automobile manufacturing company and it was established in the year 1895. In 1991 Skoda Auto became a subsidiary of Volkswagen group. The Skoda Auto started its operations in India in 2001. They opened their manufacturing unit in Shendra, Aurangabad.It was Skoda’s first manufacturing company in Asia and is capable of manufacturing 30,000 units. They have a network of 51 dealers spread throughout the country and have 35 different facilities. This company mainly focused on the production of luxury cars. It is also offers wide range of products, sales and support services to its customers Skoda cars are highly attracted the Indian car lovers because of its stylish looks and hardy outside fitted with modern technology.They have Introduced a lot of car models in the luxury segment including their most popular model called ‘Skoda Laura’. The first skoda car in India was the ‘Skoda Octavia’. They also want to make the Aurangabad manufacturing unit an exporting hub for the South and East Asian markets. This company was awarded ‘Best Variant’ for Skoda Superb Turbo Diesel from CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto and also received ‘Executive Car of the Year’ award from NDTV Profit Car India and ‘Automotive Technology of the Year’ award from Overdrive.