New Skoda Octavia 2017: a facelift for the most sensible saloon

The new Skoda Octavia remains true to the style that has made it the flagship of the Czech brand. It will be available as a saloon and as an estate.

The new Skoda Octavia remains true to the style that has made it the “heart of the brand”. Its practicality and comfort make this vehicle a very attractive option for the more sensible buyer. The main rival of the Volkswagen Passat, it has been presented as a saloon and as an estate. It will be available at the end of the year, and the first units will arrive in February 2017.

The 2017 Skoda Octavia is a model that stands out for the spaciousness of its cabin (1.78 metres) and the capacity of its boot (590 litres in the saloon version and 610 litres in the estate). In terms of design, the front and rear have been modified, with the renewed front headlights, which now form a dual-look graphic, standing out. LED technology is also available as an option.

The fourth generation of the Skoda Octavia will offer 5 petrol engines and 4 diesel engines. The displacement of these engines ranges from 1.0 to 2.0 litres, and the power from 84 CV to 184 CV. The available transmissions will be a seven-speed DSG gearbox and a manual gearbox. In addition, the Octavia will include DCC (dynamic chassis control) and four-wheel drive, available only on the 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TDI versions.

As for equipment, this model will include the latest generation of infotainment and connectivity systems. It will also feature driver assistance systems such as trailer assist, predictive pedestrian protection, optimised parking assist, blind spot detection and rear traffic alert.

Technical specifications of this car

HatchbackSkoda Octavia24 versions · from 35,200 €