Skoda India on May 21st launched the facelifted Laura, which is available in three engines and six variants, priced between Rs. 1.267 million (US$ 28,800) and Rs. 1.715 million, ex-showroom Maharashtra.

"We are proud to present the New Laura, which assures the customers a perfect 10/10 driving experience," Skoda India Board Member Thomas Kuehl said in a release. "Skoda India has achieved tremendous success since its inception in India and we are looking forward to achieve many more milestones with the support of our valued Indian customers."

"With the New Laura, we will reinstate our supreme position in the C+ segment and aim at increasing our segment share by penetration into smaller cities and towns in India for which we are expanding our dealer network and infrastructure to 65 points by this year-end," Skoda India GM Sales Ashutosh Dixit said.