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  • 2013 Skoda Octavia RS and Octavia Combi RS [video]

    The 3rd generation of Skoda Octavia RS made its official debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is the fastest production Octavia ever made not only in straight line, but in the corners, too.

    There are two engines in the range – a 2.0 liter TDI and a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol. The 2.0 liter petrol delivers 220HP (162 kW), which means 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 248 km/h (154 mph), while the 2.0 liter TDI has only 184HP (135 kW) – 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph).

    The standard extras include sports suspension, MacPherson strut, Electronic differential lock XDS and electronic stability control (ESC).

    Other highlights include an aggressive front bumper with LED DRLs, honeycomb mesh grille inserts, bi-xenon headlights, a dual exhaust system and 18” alloy wheels. The interior boasts sports seats, a three-spoke steering wheel and ambient lighting. There’s also dual-zone climate control and a touchscreen infotainment system.

    Enjoy the video!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BnHA9wlUTA

    2014 Skoda Octavia Combi vRS
    2014 Skoda Octavia Combi vRS
    2014 Skoda Octavia vRS
    2014 Skoda Octavia vRS
    2014 Skoda Octavia vRS

    Source: Skoda

  • 2013 Skoda Octavia

    Skoda has announced the new 2013 Octavia. The Octavia’s third generation more than ever confirms the car’s unique position in its vehicle segment, impressing with an unrivalled space offering, new design, high functionality, innovative safety and comfort systems, low fuel consumption, wide range of ‚Simply Clever‘ solutions and a SKODA-typical price-value ratio.

    The model is bigger than its predecessor – 90 mm longer and 45 mm wider. This means better comfort and best-in-class cargo capacity of 590 liters.

    Among the new features, you’ll find a three-spoke steering wheel, metallic trim, updated infotainment systems and an optional panorama glass roof.  Options include Adaptive Cruise Assistant (intelligent cruise control), Automatic Parking Assistant and Intelligent Light Assistant which automatically switches the high-beam headlights off when oncoming traffic is detected.

    The engine range includes 9 power units – four petrols, four diesels and a natural gas variant. No further information is released, but the 1.8-liter TSI will have 180HP (132 kW) and the GreenLine variant with a 1.6-liter TDI that develops 110 HP (81 kW), it boasts an exceptional fuel consumption of just 3.4 litre / 100 km – average. Both manual and automatic gearboxes are available as well as FWD and AWD.

    Simply Clever‘ features in the new Octavia. Depending on trim level, the following items are available either as standard or as an option. They include foldable cargo elements for the boot, enabling safe anchoring of objects on the floor. A double-sided floor covering in the boot can be found for the first time in a SKODA Octavia. An ice scraper is placed inside the filler flap. A warning vest holder is located underneath the driver’s seat and a rubbish bin inside the door panel. A multimedia holder has space for an iPod, a mobile phone and the like. A large overhead sunglasses compartment is just one of many storage bays, holders und hooks that make for an intelligent and clean organisation of interior and baggage space of the new SKODA Octavia.

    Also on board are the fuel-error prevention function and a boot cover folding away behind the rear seats.

    2013 Skoda Octavia
    2013 Skoda Octavia
    2013 Skoda Octavia
    2013 Skoda Octavia

    Source: Skoda

  • 2013 Skoda Octavia Limited Edition – Pricing Announced

    2013 Skoda Octavia Limited Edition has just been launched by the Czech manufacturer. This model will be offered in two versions – the Octavia SE Connect and Octavia vRS Blackline.

    This in fact is one of the best family cars ever created and in addition it delivers great combination of style, reliability, comfort and class-leading interior space.

    The firs trim model – the Octavia SE Connect, is based on the already highly popular SE trim. The car is equipped with 1.6 TDI CR 105 hp (77 kW) DPF engine mated to a manual transmission. It has CO2 emissions of just 119g/km.

    A generous standard equipment is featured in the SE Connect: 16-inch ‘Crateris’ alloy wheels, rear acoustic parking sensors and GSM II telephone preparation and metallic paint, plus Skoda’s mobile device interface (MDI) connectivity package and Maxidot functionality.

    The starting price of SE Connect will begin at £13 990.

    On the other hand the Octavia vRS Blackline is going to offer its customers great performance and a host of additional equipment. The new model will be on sale in both hatch and estate body styles.

    It includes 18-inch black alloy wheels, acoustic rear parking sensors, Amundsen satellite navigation system, DAB radio and vRS leather upholstery. The exterior trim colors available are: Candy White, Black Magic pearl effect or Race Blue metallic.

    The Octavia vRS Blackline draws its power thanks to the vigorous 2.0-litre TDI CR 170 hp (125 kW) DPF engine. The latter can be mated either to a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG automatic transmission.

    The starting price of the vRS Blackline is £21 260.

    2013 Skoda Octavia Limited Edition
    2013 Skoda Octavia Limited Edition