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  • New Skoda Octavia Scout is available for the emergency teams

    2021 SKODA Octabia ScoutSKODA Octavia Scout has long been the choice of emergency services thanks to its enhanced off-road potential and the many possibilities for customization. The latest vehicle in the lineup is set to be no exception: it is even more reliable and is also is fully converted to the requirements it is set to meet.

    The vehicle can be specified with a choice of a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel power unit with either 150hp or 200hp output, and mated to an AWD DSG gearbox. Furthermore, the vehicle is raised by 15mm, compared to the standard Octavia, and has a total ground clearance of 161mm. The vehicle also Scout boasts a 15.8° approach angle, 13.9° departure angle, and ramp angle of up to 19.7°.

    The Scout is also the first Octavia model to offer the optimal Off-Road function. This feature adapts the stability systems (ABS, ASR, ESC, and others) for off-road driving and ensures smooth power delivery, and holds the DSG gearbox at higher rpm before shifting. In addition, the Scout offers 640 liters of boot space and can hold all the equipment for any police force, fire, and rescue service team. There’s also a dual-zone climatronic and 10 airbags.

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    In terms of interior, Scout includes black thermoflux upholstery with Tabor brown stitching and Scout logos. There’s a large 10.25-inch display for the Virtual Cockpit and a 10-inch touchscreen. Occupants can also benefit from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with five USB Type-C ports.

    2021 SKODA Octabia Scout

    Source: SKODA 

  • 2014 Skoda Octavia – Price

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    Skoda has announced the price of the new 2014 Octavia Scout, which was presented at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, this March.

    Priced from £25,315 ($42,233), the 2014 Skoda Octavia Scout comes with an off-road look and an all-wheel-drive system.  The new wagon model is also offering more room for the passengers and their luggage and more safety and comfort.

    The new Octavia Scout is provided with  a fifth-generation Haldex transmission to shuffle torque respectively and to combat loss of traction during driving. Thanks to the newly AWD, based on the Haldex clutch, the wagon comes with 25% better traction and more climbing power with advanced 4×4 technology.

    In fact the 2014 Scoda Octavia Scout is based on the Combi version of the model. It features more rugged-looking black bumpers, and silver-colored off-road accessories. The front bumper features a broad air intake and fog lights. The side skirts and wheel arches are covered in protective black panels. In comparison to the Combi version, the new Octavia Scout has 33 mm higher ground clearance, 17’’  Proteus light-alloy wheels , spoiler and diffuser on the rear bumper, molded wheel arch extensions and side protection strips.

    There are two engines in the range : a 2.0TDI with a six-speed manual gearbox and power of 150PS (110 kW), and a 2.0TDI with power of 184PS (135 kW) and a six-speed automatic DSG gearbox as a standard.

    Comfortable, feature-packed interior of the new Scout model boasts Alcantara interior, which combines style and comfort. At the same time, the interior reveals a different side of this vehicle. Four-spoke steering wheel and gearstick with 4×4 emblem are also part of the Leather trim interior.

    As options are available a number of electronic comfort systems : Light Assistant and Park Assist. The Scout can also be delivered with a new rear-view parking camera.

    Furthermore, in addition to its off-road ability, the new Octavia Scout offers all the acclaimed safety and comfort features of the standard model. All models are available with up to nine airbags and Crew Protection Assistant for vehicle safety in crash situations and Driver fatigue sensor.

    This off-road Scout is expected on the market in August 2014.

    2014 Skoda Octavia Scout
    2014 Skoda Octavia Scout
    2014 Skoda Octavia Scout

    Source : Skoda

  • 2014 Skoda Octavia Scout [video]

    Skoda has unveiled more details about the 2014 Octavia Scout, which was exhibited at the  2014 Geneva Motor Show. The rugged Octavia Combi boasts a distinctive design as well as additional interior space and powerful engine range.

    2014 Skoda Octavia Scout is scheduled to hit the market – next month. It boasts a black plastic moulding for the front and the rear bumpers as well as the side skirts. The lower front panel has a silver off-road attachment, while the radiator grille has the distinctive Scout badge. Aluminium-like roof railings are available as an option and the Rough-Road package with additional underbody protection is a standard feature.

    The new Octavia Scout boasts a 171 mm ground clearance, which is 31 mm higher than the standard Octavia. The model comes with a set of 17” alloy wheels with 220/50 R17 tyres.

    The interior can be ordered in either a classic black or a black&brown color combination.The luggage compartment measures 610 liters with rear seats up and impressive 1,740 liters with rear seats folded down.

    The engine range includes a 2.0 liter TDI – 184HP (135 kW) in combination with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG) and an all-wheel drive. There is also a 2.0 liter TDI with 150HP (110 kW) and a 1.8 liter TSI – 180HP (132 kW), which is fitted with a 6-speed automatic DSG gearbox and consumes just 6.9 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 158 g/km on combined cycle.

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    Source: Skoda

  • Skoda Octavia Celebrates Its 50th Birthday

    The Škoda Octavia is celebrating its 50th birthday this year after the first production of the best-seller took place in 1959. The Octavia replaced the Škoda 440, also known as ‘Spartak’.

    The company magazine ‘Ventil’ explained the meaning of the name in their January 6, 1959 issue. (more…)