I was planning to buy a car.and my budget was something around 18lacs.my friend suggested me this SKODA LAURA. so we went for its test drive at autobahn showroom, prabhadevi.and it was simply awesome experience. SKODA LAURA is different from all other skoda models.i think its the most wonderful car in this price and it will surely give a tough fight to honda and toyota.the features that skoda laura gives in this car are just unbelievable. Even it gives a good average.it gives around 10-11 in city with ac and 14 on highway which is good in such luxury cars. it is a spacious car.its available in diesel only with 2 variants. A/T AND MANUAL.A/T is a triptronic model with A/T , manual and an extra SPORT GEAR. FEATURES EXTERIORS: FOG LIGHTS, XENON LIGHTS, 16’’ALLOY WHEELS, INTERIORS: rich leather upholstery, climatronic air-conditioning, huge storage space, automated sunroof, 4 way electronic adjustable seats, temperature controlled dashboard and a box underneath armrest SAFETY: 6 airbags, light assist system that gets activated in tunnel, ABS, EPS, rear view mirror cuts down on harsh glare EQUIPMENTS: multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, 6 cd changer, 12 speaker sorround sound, rain sensors, parking control display, PERFORMANCE: IT has triptronic model . it has manul as well as AT gearbox. 1 main feature is its sport gear.the car at a booming speed in this mode. ITS a 105 bhp engine and that too in a diesel .its really awesome price. price:18, 33, 000 on road mumbai AUTOMATIC MODEL it has won awards like: WORLDS BEST BEAUTIFUL AUTOMOBILE, ITALY, 2004 BEST FAMILY CAR, 2004 CAR OF THE YEAR, 2005, BULGARIA, LITHIUANIA, and many more awards.