Skoda chose Valentine’s Day to unveil the redesigned Octavia. The Czech brand’s bestseller benefits from slight external changes and a technological touch, while maintaining the sedan (limousine) and estate (Combi) bodies.
The powertrain range includes, firstly, petrol, mild hybrid and diesel options; A plug-in hybrid is to be expected. In addition, the performance-oriented RS version is only available with a petrol engine, bringing more power and sportier styling. richer style and equipment.
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The fourth-generation Skoda Octavia arrived in 2019, so it’s time for a mid-life update to put it on par with the newer generations of the larger Superb and Kodiaq. External adjustments concentrate on the more complex headlights, available as an option with Matrix “Crystallinium” LED generation and the redesigned bumper with upper side air intakes.
Skoda’s designers also tweaked the rear bumper and added new LED taillight graphics. In addition, the Sportline trim replaces glossy elements with gloss black accents, moves closer to the floor with the game’s suspension, and rides on an optional 19-inch wheelset. .
Inside, the Octavia is now popular with a 10-inch virtual tool cluster and a 10-inch infotainment screen that can optionally upgrade to a larger 13-inch touchscreen. The style offers new features for interior cladding and finishing materials, with a concentrated focus. about sustainability. The protection apparatus has been updated with the newest ADAS, adding complex features such as remote parking assistance that will soon be available along with an AI-based Chat GPT voice assistant.
Sharper and sharper look for the RS
The performance-oriented Skoda Octavia RS visually stands out for its minor finishes, thanks to the sportier bumpers with triangular air intakes at the front and two exhaust pipes at the rear. The interior is just as sporty thanks to the bucket-top front seats and black suede upholstery. , red stitching, carbon-style trim, aluminum pedals, and an RS-branded three-spoke guide wheel.
Unlike its predecessor, which was available in petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid variants, the facelifted RS comes with just one powertrain option. The turbocharged 2. 0-liter TSI offers an increased output of 261 hp (195 kW / 265 hp). matching the renewed VW Golf GTI brother. The strongest engine ever installed in an Octavia is mated to a seven-speed DSG automatic formula that sends power to the front wheels and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. The kit’s suspension is 15 mm (0. 6 inches) smaller than other versions, while the kit’s exhaust enriches the engine’s soundtrack.
The rest of the Octavia range comes with non-electrified petrol, mild hybrid petrol and diesel engines, as shown in the table below. Presumably, the Skoda Octavia iV will stick around in the future, with an upgraded plug-in hybrid setup. bringing significant construction in the zero-emission range. What we don’t know is whether the CNG-powered Octavia G-Tec will be refreshed or not.