Skoda has launched a stripped down version of its popular sedan Skoda Laura. The new variant is called the Skoda Laura Classic. Its not new for global automobile majors to launch special variants for India keeping in mind the price conscious buyers in India. BMW has launched corporate editions of its cars at lower price brackets and with lesser features to make its cars more affordable and increase its target customers. On the same lines, Skoda Laura Classic retains the same powerful engine and strong built while shedding some of the luxury features to make it a more affordable variant compared to other variants of Skoda Laura sedan.
Skoda Laura Classic Features India
On the features front, lets first see what features will be missing form the classic variant compared with the other variants of Skoda Laura.
Skoda Laura Classic Missing Features:
- Rear parking sensors – This is a luxury feature which helps to park the car.
- Auto climate control – This is a feature which lets you set a desired temperature and avoid changing the AC settings.
- Leather wrapped steering wheel – This is an aesthetic feature which has been removed to cut cost.
- Fog lamps – This is again a cost cutting step.
- Lumbar support – This is a comfort featured which helps to maintain a better driving posture for the driver.
- Central arm rest at front – This is a a comfort feature for the driver and co-passenger on front row.
- AC vents for the backseat – This is one of the highly desired feature for comfort specially in hot regions of India.
- Storage compartment below the front seat – This is a utility feature which may not be used by many.
- Alloy wheels – This is an aesthetic feature. The Classic variant comes equipped with 15 inch steel wheels rather than alloy wheels.
- 6 CD changer is now replaced by a single CD player – The central audio system is not a 2-Din system anymore, it’s a 1-Din single CD player.
Skoda Laura Classic Features:
- Steel wheels 15inch + Gaspra full wheel cover
- Chrome surround for radiator grille
- Body colour protective side door strips
- Body colour bumpers, external mirrors, and door handles
- Turn indicator in external mirrors
- External mirror defogger with timer
- Rear windscreen defogger with timer
- Electrically adjustable external mirrors
- Chrome trim on controls for infotainment system and air conditioning
- Chrome trim on steering wheel and storage compartment lids on dashboard, front console and rear console
- Chrome interior door handles and gear selector knob
- Chrome ring on instrument cluster dials
- Silver alloy decor with weave design on front dashboard, center console and door panels
- Dual tone Onyx-Ivory front dashboard, center console and door panels
- Ivory colour upholstery
- Manually dimming interior rear view mirror
- Active front head restraints
- Seatbelt pre-tensioners for front seats
- Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front
- Three three-point seatbelts at rear
- Height adjustable head restraints at front
- Two height adjustable head restraints at rear
- Two Isofix child-seat preparations on outer rear seats
- Underbody protective cover
- Halogen projector headlights with manual leveling
- Warning lights on front doors
- Rear fog light
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
- MBA (Mechanical Brake Assistant)
- ASR (Anti Slip Regulation)
- TCS (Traction Control System)
- Dual front airbags
- Acoustic warning signal for overrun speed
- Fuel supply cut-off in a crash
- Side door protective strips
- Door-open indicator
- Dual-tone warning horn
- Child-proof rear window and door locking
- High level third brake light
- Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment
- Engine immobilizer with floating code system
- Security code for central infotainment system
- Remote control with foldable key, two
- Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid
- Remote control opening and closing of windows
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear air conditioning vents under front passenger seats
- Front and rear electrically adjustable windows
- Tinted windows
- Multi function display (MFD)
- Gear change indicator (for manual transmission)
- 60:40 split and completely folding rear seat backrest
- Bottle holders in the front doors
Skoda Laura Classic Specifications India
- Wheelbase (mm) 2578.0
- Length, Overall (mm) 4569.0
- Height, Overall (mm) 1485.0
- Min Ground Clearance (mm) 164.0
- Width, Overall (mm) 1769.0
- Gross Weight (Kg) 1965.0
- Engine Type 1.8 TSI Petrol Engine
- Displacement 1798 cc
- Fuel System DOHC
- Fuel Used Petrol
- No. of Cylinders 4.0
- Power (BHP) 160.0
- Torque (KGM) 25.0
- Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
- Gear Box 6 Speed
- Axle Type – Front McPherson Strut With Lower Triangular Links
- Axle Type – Rear Multi Element Axle
Skoda Laura Classic Colour Options In India
- Brilliant Silver
- Candy White
- Arctic Breeze
- Magic Black
- Cappuccino Beige
Skoda Laura Classic Price In India
The ex-showroom price of Skoda Laura Classic in Delhi is Rs. 11.99 Lakhs
