- Cardekho experts
- on 28 Dec 2021
The first is 1.5-litre naturally aspirated (mated to a 5-speed manual and CVT automatic options), making 110PS. If you chase performance, you can go for the 1.3-litre turbo petrol (paired with a 6-speed torque converter) making 140PS. We drove the Astor mainly on the circuit, and after two hot laps around the Buddh’s technical layout, we came away quite surprised. Obviously, it’s not a sports car, but we weren't expecting it to be as much fun as it turned out to be. The turbo-petrol motor has good pulling power, and thanks to its free-revving nature, we managed to cross 160kmph down the long 1km straight with ease. The gearbox does feel a bit slow -- both in terms of upshifts and downshifts -- especially out on the racetrack. But on the road, it might prove to be quick enough. What this gearbox does well, however, is it masks this motor's initial lag, which is typical of most turbo-petrol engines. On the other hand, The 1.5-litre engine was the only choice and we managed to drive both the manual and auto variants. The engine is smooth and refined with linear power delivery and there's plenty of power for exciting twisty roads as well as effortless long trips. We had no trouble hitting triple-digit speeds with ease and Skoda's claims of 8.6 seconds to 100kmph sounds perfectly believable. Only going to drive in the city? Well, the motor pulls from as low as 1300rpm, so it has excellent driveability at city speeds as well. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for .
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