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</p><p>&nbsp; Skoda has silently added Ambition Plus variant slotted between Ambition and Style Plus for <u><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carhunt.in/Skoda/Octavia">Octavia</a></u>. It costs only Rs. 75,000/- more than base variant, Ambition! A long list of features which earlier wasn't part of Ambition is now accessible in the new variant. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp; On the outside, it shares the alloy wheel design with top-end variant, Style Plus. Bi-xenon headlights with dynamic leveling, adaptive headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, automatic headlights, rain sensing wipers, LED tail lights and corner function with front fog lights are all shared with top end variant too. This also has quite a bit of positive impact on aesthetics and all of a sudden the new variant looks upmarket as compared to base one.</p><p>&nbsp; On the inside, it gets height adjustable co-passenger seat and lumbar support for driver’s seat over the base variant. 6.5" SmartLink&nbsp;infotainment system

 (for Smartphone connectivity), audio controls on steering wheel and leather seat upholstery also get trickled down from Style Plus. Cruise control, wood finish on the door trims and center console, paddle shifters and electrically foldable side mirrors are also offered. </p><p>&nbsp; Safety kit has also been enhanced now with added features like Electronic Stability Control, Multi Collision Braking, Prefill (it’s essentially Hydraulic Braking System readiness), parkings sensors at front with display on the infotainment system and auto-dimming external and internal rear view mirrors. While the top-end variant gets 8 airbags, the base and Ambition Plus variants get 4 airbags. </p><p>&nbsp; Ambition Plus variant can be ordered with 1.8 litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol that puts out 176 BHP and a peak torque of 250 Nm. It's coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. Other than that, it's also available with 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder diesel unit that develops 140 BHP and torque of 320 Nm. This oil burner is available with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. Both the dual clutch transmissions have Tiptronic manual gear change mode, Sports mode and paddle shifters.</p><p>&nbsp; Ambition Plus adds more value in Octavia range with broader spread of variant availability. With rising competition, such smart moves can ensure that the very capable Octavia finds new homes sooner than later.</p><p></p>