?koda Auto India recently opened online bookings for the new 2013 Skoda Octavia, which was recently introduced to the market.

The new Octavia is available at a starting price of Rs. 1,395,000 (US$ 22,824) for the 1.4-litre TSI Active, ex-showroom, New Delhi.

It is also available in two additional trims - a 1.8-litre TSI and 2-litre TDI.

The online booking option will be available for all Octavia trim lines along with the entire Skoda line-up across the country.

Customers can book their car at a nominal booking amount of Rs. 5,000 with an option of 100% money back in case of a cancellation.

The booking amount can be paid online through net banking, debit card or credit card. Customers can pay the remaining amount at their chosen 'koda dealership.

Talking about 'koda's online booking engine for the new Octavia, Pawel Szuflak, director, sales and marketing, 'koda Auto India said, "Online media is one of the most progressive mediums of communication, attracting audiences of all age groups. In fact, a large part of our prospective customers search for 'KODA cars online and determine their choice. With an aim of providing utmost convenience to our customers, we are happy to commence the online booking engine for the new 'KODA Octavia and for all our other brands. Octavia has been the heart of 'KODA and will surely captivate the hearts and minds of people in India."

The new Octavia boasts of spacious interiors, a modern design, world class engine options, high equipment levels and good ride and handling characteristics.