The exhilarating record drive showcased the New Laura’s 10/10 drive combining superior performance with unmatched fuel efficiency

ŠkodaAuto India in association with Auto Bild created a new record for the fastest drive across the entire Golden Quadrilateral with the best fuel efficiency ever set by any car manufacturer in India. The exhilarating record drive showcased the New Laura’s 10/10 drive combining superior performance with unmatched fuel efficiency.

Auto Bild’s team of 6 professional drivers drove the New Laura 2.0 TDI PD (A) L&K (diesel) in a non-stop full loop around the entire Golden Quadrilateral (Delhi-Kolkata-Chennai-Mumbai-Delhi) covering a distance of 5941 km in a record 75 hours and 32 minutes. Recording an average speed of 79 km an hour, the New Laura took only 584.46 litres of diesel to cover the distance.

The brawny car encountered different terrains of the great Golden Quadrilateral - patches of bad roads, traffic jams and the occasional showers ensuring a drive in real road conditions. The car used for this drive did not undergo any modifications.

Speaking at the occasion, Thomas Kuehl, Board Member, Sales & Marketing, ŠkodaAuto India said, “We are very happy today as we set a new standard of excellence and endurance with the New Laura that has demonstrated incredible capabilities during this drive in terms of performance, safety, efficiency and reliability. ŠkodaAuto India has achieved tremendous success since its inception in India and we are looking forward to achieving many more such milestones.”

The New Laura was flagged off from the Trident Hotel - Gurgaon, New Delhi on June 6, 2009 at 03:18 a.m. by Ashutosh Dixit, General Manager, Sales & Network Development, SkodaAuto India and returned to the starting point on June 9, 2009 at 06:50 a.m. after completing a full loop of the golden quadrilateral.

A team of observers from Federation of Motor Sports and Clubs of India (FMSCI) supervised and audited the challenge were present in the car at all times to verify all the facts). The data will soon be submitted to the Limca Book of Records. This drive was certified by the FMSCI (Federation of Motorsports Clubs of India) and the partners participating in this exciting journey were Shell, Map my India and Trident Hotels. 

The New Škoda Laura is recognized for its new engine technology, excellent safety and comfort features and benchmark performance. Perfect handling, directional stability and enhanced braking ability have always been the hallmark of every Škoda automobile and are mirrored in the new Laura as well. Soaring high on the design, safety, security, comfort, and convenience aspects, the New Laura accelerates on the same track assuring the driver a perfect 10/10 driving experience.