Skoda launches Octavia 'anniversary edition'

Skoda Auto India in New Delhi on Monday said it has launched a limited edition of its premium sedan Octavia, priced at Rs 15.75 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). 'The Octavia Anniversary Edition comes with 'smartlink connectivity' for the first time in the Indian market,' Skoda Auto India said in a statement. The vehicle also comes with some additional features like rear view camera, keyless entry and engine start stop, rear side airbags and gearshift controls on the steering wheel, it added. The company has also introduced two rear side airbags in the Octavia range and the sedan will now have a total of eight airbags, Skoda Auto said. The SmartLink function in the vehicle allows the customers to use selected smartphone apps on the car's infotainment system screen.