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  • Skoda Octavia Green E-Line

    Skoda has begun testing ten electrically powered Octavia Green E Line. The aim of the test is to gain practical experience with electric propulsion.
    The Octavia Green E Line is powered by an electric motor with 116PS (85 kW) and 270Nm (199 kW). The performance is not very good, but it is excellent for everyday driving in the city – from 0 to 100 km/h in 12 seconds and a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). The overall range is around 150km, which will satisfy the demands of most European commuters.

    The battery holds 26.5 kW/h energy and weighs about 315 kilograms. The battery block is mounted under the middle and rear floor panel and in part in the boot. The car will seat five.
    “The Octavia Green E Line shows our technological expertise in the field of electric mobility. It is a milestone in our comprehensive sustainability strategy. Our development work in this field is in close cooperation with Volkswagen Group.” commented ŠKODA CEO Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland

    Octavia Green E Line technical features at a glance:
    •    Rated power output: 60 kW
    •    Maximum power: 85 kW over 60 seconds
    •    Torque: 270 Nm
    •    Maximum speed: 135 kph
    •    Acceleration 0-100 kph: 12 secs.
    •    Range: 150 km
    •    Battery: lithium-ion battery
    •    Battery weight: approx. 315 kg
    •    Battery capacity: 26,5 kWh
    •    Charging time:
    o  8 hours at 230 V (single-phase AC)
    o  2 hours at 400 V (three-phase AC)

    Skoda Octavia Green E-Line
    Skoda Octavia Green E-Line
    Skoda Octavia Green E-Line
    Skoda Octavia Green E-Line
    Skoda Octavia Green E-Line
    Skoda Octavia Green E-Line

    Source: Skoda

  • Skoda Octavia vRS – 320 km/h on Bonneville

    A super tuned version of Skoda Octavia vRS has crossed the 200 mph barrier at the Bonneville Speed Week (13-20). The car achieved an impressive 195.69 mph on its first run of the day and on the sixth, it made 202.15 mph.

    Driven by journalist Richard Meaden, the Octavia had demonstrated its potential on Sunday (14  August) as it powered its way to 191 mph securing all four speed licenses required before heading to the magical 200 mph barrier.

    “Months of rigorous planning, testing and preparation have all been worthwhile.  At 13:24 on Monday 15th August, we took our Octavia vRS past the 200 mph barrier.  The entire team has done an outstanding job.  Our special thanks go to Richard on an incredible drive.”, commented Robert Hazelwood, Director for SKODA UK.

    “This marks another exciting milestone in the brand’s motorsport achievements and is a great way to celebrate 10 years of the vRS range and commemorate 110 years of ŠKODA’s participation in motorsport.”, he added.

    The engine is the same 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol TSI, but with enormous turbo from Garret. The result is 600PS at 28 PSI of boost pressure (almost 2 bars) with 120 RON high octane race control fuel with water methanol injection.

    Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville RearSide
    Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville RearSide
    Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville
    Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville
    Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville
    Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville

    Source: Skoda

  • Skoda Octavia Greenline II achieves 74.3 mpg

    Skoda Octavia Hatch Greenline II achieved incredible 74.3 mpg, which secured the top honour in the “Small Family Car” category in the Next Green Car Awards 2011.

    Octavia GreenLine II is available in both hatchback and estate models.

    The cleanest and most fuel efficient Octavia ever made, the GreenLine II is powered by a 1.6 TDI CR 105PS engine that features common rail technology. It returns 74.3 mpg (hatch) and 67.3 mpg (estate), and CO2 emissions of only 99 g/km (hatch) and 109 g/km (estate). Furthermore, the vehicle costs £0 a year to tax.

    “We are delighted to win this award.  ŠKODA’s second generation GreenLine product range has been developed to showcase cutting-edge technologies that reduce emissions and keep running costs to a minimum without compromising on the exceptional value for money and high quality for which ŠKODA has become famous.”, said Chris Horrell, ŠKODA UK Product Marketing Manager.

    Skoda Octavia Greenline II FrontSide
    Skoda Octavia Greenline II FrontSide

    Source: Skoda

  • Skoda Octavia vRS saloon Bonneville

    Skoda UK will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its iconic vRS performance flagship with a staggering Octavia vRS Bonneville, which aims to go with more than 200MPH (320 km/h). The record attemp will be made during the world famous Bonneville Speed Week in August (13-20).

    The tuned Octavia vRS includes some staggering upgrades like improving the aerodynamics and performance. The car is lowered with 80mm and features a new sub-frame which houses a race prepared intercooler.

    The engine remains the same 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol TSI, but with enormous turbo from Garret. The result is 600PS at 28 PSI of boost pressure (almost 2 bars) with 120 RON high octane race control fuel with water methanol injection.

    Since its launch in 2001, vRS has captured the hearts of UK motorists who enjoy the thrill of sports car driving.  Since then, the UK has become Skoda’slargest market for the Octavia and Fabia vRS with more than 12 000 cars sold since launch.

    Skoda Octavia vRS saloon Bonneville
    Skoda Octavia vRS saloon Bonneville

    “The 10-year relationship between the UK and the vRS badge has been extremely successful. This is a landmark anniversary and going to Bonneville is a fitting tribute. It’s also an ambitious project which might surprise a few people, but Škoda is all about engineering excellence and this car is pushing that to new limits.”, commented Robert Hazelwood, Director for Skoda UK.

    Skoda Octavia vRS saloon Bonneville
    Skoda Octavia vRS saloon Bonneville

    Skoda Octavia vRS:

    Performance
    Škoda Octavia vRS (Bonneville Special) Škoda Octavia vRS (Standard production car)
    Max speed – mph (km/h) 200+ (322+) 149 (240)
    Acceleration 0–62mph TBC 7.2 secs
    Max. performance (PS) 550-600 200
    Max. torque (Nm/rpm) 450/6,000-7,700 rpm 280/1,700-5,000
    Fuel consumption mpg (l/100km) TBC 36.7 (7.7) combined
    CO2 emissions g/km TBC 180
    Engine
    Engine type TSI TSI
    Valves per cylinder 4 4
    Traverse-mounted Yes Yes
    Fuel injection type Direct fuel injection Direct fuel injection
    Cubic capacity 1,984 1,984
    Bore x stroke (mm) 82.5 x 92.8 82.5 x 92.8
    Compression ratio 9.6:1 9.6:1
    Turbo Garret G05 65mm twin blade billet cut compressor wheel with ported intake housing & TIAL exhaust housing with 40mm external waste gate and 55mm blow-off valve Stock Škoda IHI turbo with internal recirculation valve mounted on cast exhaust manifold
    Boost pressure 26-28 psi 18-20 psi
    Fuel type 120 RON high octane race control fuel with water methanol injection 95 RON unleaded petrol
    Engine management software Stock Škoda engine control unit with REVO Technik software AIM data logging Stock Škoda engine control unit
    Transmission
    Clutch Hydraulically- activated single plate four-pad sintered clutch with single mass flywheel Hydraulically-activated single-plate dry clutch with diaphragm spring, asbestos-free coating
    Manual transmission Six-speed Octavia GreenLine II manual transmission,fully synchronised with direct gearshift and GripperDiff Limited Slip Differential Six-speed manual transmission
    Chassis
    Front axle/rear axle MacPherson axle with independent multi-link suspension MacPherson axle with the bottom triangular control arms and independent multi-link suspension with one longitudinal and two cross arms and torsion stabiliser
    Suspension K&W coilovers two-way adjustable with anti-roll bar removed. Ride height of 50mm (subframe from floor). Coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, rear springs located outside the shock absorbers (gas shock absorbers in rear)
    Front brakes Škoda Octavia GreenLine front discs and calipers for reduced drag Disc brakes, with hollow discs, internal cooling and single-piston floating calliper
    Rear brakes None Disc brakes with full discs and single-piston floating callipers
    Measurements and Weights
    Kerb weight (kg) 1,450 1,395
    Total weight (kg) 2,000 1,950
    Ground clearance (mm) 50 128
    Wheels & Tyres
    Wheel type Škoda GreenLine 15” steel wheels 18” Neptune alloys
    Tyre type Goodyear Eagle Land Speed Tyres 7.5J x 18” 225/40 R18 92Y

    Source :Skoda

  • Skoda now offers SE Plus Trim Level

    Skoda now offers an all-new trim level – SE Plus, which is available across the entire multi-award winning model range. The SE Plus trim level is right between SE and Elegance. The new specification level offers customers savings of up to £1310.

    There are also two new engines available exclusively on SE Plus trim. The first is 1.8 TSI with 152PS available on Yeti, Octavia and Superb and 2.0 TDI CR with 110PS for Octavia.

    “SE Plus offers lots of extra equipment beyond SE trim at a considerably reduced cost to the customer. We’ve tailored the offering on each model to reflect the features that are most desirable.  SE Plus isn’t a special edition, but a completely new trim level that will run until the end of each vehicle’s life-cycle.”, said Chris Horrell, Škoda UK’s Product Marketing Manager.

    :” Features such as Bluetooth, a multi-function steering wheel and Škoda’s Amundsen touch-screen sat-nav system on the Octavia, Superb and Yeti will boost the appeal of SE Plus for both retail and corporate buyers.”, he added.

    SE Plus in detail:

    Octavia Hatch SE Plus (priced from £16,365 OTR)

    Additional features above SE trim include 16-inch Proxima alloy wheels, unique Kristal upholstery, rear parking sensors, Isofix front passenger seat, Amundsen touch-screen satellite navigation system, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, multi-function steering wheel and Media Device Interface (MDI) with connecting cable.

    Equipment value over SE £2,270
    Customer premium over SE £960
    Saving £1,310

    Superb Hatch SE Plus (priced from £21,350 OTR)

    Additional features above SE trim include Amundsen touch-screen satellite navigation system, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, multi-function steering wheel, sunset privacy glass and Media Device Interface (MDI) with connecting cable.

    Equipment value over SE £2,485
    Customer premium over SE £1,210
    Saving £1,275

    Yeti SE Plus (priced from £17,410 OTR)

    Additional features above SE trim include unique Kristal upholstery, Amundsen touch-screen satellite navigation system, CD autochanger, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, multi-function steering wheel, electric driver and passenger seats, rear passenger folding tables on back of front seats.

    Equipment value over SE £1,310
    Customer premium over SE £700
    Saving £610

    Fabia Hatchback SE Plus (priced from £11,825 OTR)

    Additional features above SE trim include unique Kristal upholstery, sunset privacy glass, climate control, multi-function steering wheel, electric rear windows, storage boxes under the front seats, protective black side mouldingsand Media Device Interface (MDI) with connecting cable.

    Equipment value over SE £1,210
    Customer premium over SE £590
    Saving £620

    Roomster SE Plus (priced from £13,560 OTR)

    Additional features above SE trim include 15-inch Antares alloy wheels, unique Kristal upholstery, roof rails, climate control, multi-function steering wheel and Media Device Interface (MDI) with connecting cable.

    Equipment value over SE £945
    Customer premium over SE £530
    Saving £415

    Skoda’s new SE Plus trim level goes on sale from 3 May 2011.

    Skoda now offers SE Plus Trim Level

    New Engines:

    Octavia Hatch Octavia Hatch Octavia Estate Octavia Estate
    SE Plus 1.8 TSI 152PS SE Plus 2.0 TDI 110PS SE Plus 1.8 TSI 152PS SE Plus 2.0TDI 110PS
    Emissions
    CO2 (g/km) 158 126 158 126
    Engine & Drivetrain
    CC 1,798 1,968 1798 1,968
    Transmission type Manual Manual Manual Manual
    Performance
    0 to 62 mph (sec) 7.8 11 7.9 11.1
    Engine power – PS 152 110 152 110
    – at RPM 4500-6200 4200 4500-6200 4200
    Engine torque – NM 250 280 250 280
    – at RPM 1500-4500 1750-2750 1500-4500 1750-2500
    Top speed (mph) 135 121 136 121
    Fuel consumption
    Urban (mpg) 29.7 46.3 29.7 44.8
    Extra urban (mpg) 51.4 70.6 51.4 65.7
    Combined (mpg) 40.9 58.9 40.9 57.6
    Superb Hatch Superb Estate Yeti
    SE Plus 1.8 TSI 152PS SE Plus 1.8 TSI 152PS SE Plus 1.8 TSI 152PS 4×4
    Emissions
    CO2 (g/km) 169 170 189
    Engine & Drivetrain
    CC 1,798 1,798 1798
    Transmission type Manual Manual Manual
    Performance
    0 to 62 mph (sec) 8.6 8.6 8.4
    Engine power – PS 152 152 152
    – at RPM 4,500-6,200 4,500-6,200 4300-6200
    Engine torque – NM 250 250 250
    – at RPM 1,500-4,500 1,500-4,500 1500-4500
    Top speed (mph) 137 135 125
    Fuel consumption
    Urban (mpg) 30.1 29.7 28
    Extra urban (mpg) 47.9 47.9 40.9
    Combined (mpg) 39.2 38.7 35.3

    Prices:

    Fabia SE Plus Recommended basic VAT RRP Recommended OTR
    Hatch 1.2 12V 69PS 5spd £9,383.33 £1,876.67 £11,260.00 £11,825.00
    1.2 TSI 86PS 5spd £9,895.83 £1,979.17 £11,875.00 £12,440.00
    1.2 TSI 105PS 5spd £10,445.83 £2,089.17 £12,535.00 £13,100.00
    1.2 TSI 105PS 7spd DSG £11,041.67 £2,208.33 £13,250.00 £13,815.00
    1.6 TDI CR 75PS 5spd DPF £10,575.00 £2,115.00 £12,690.00 £13,255.00
    1.6 TDI CR 90PS 5spd DPF £11,066.67 £2,213.33 £13,280.00 £13,845.00
    1.6 TDI CR 105PS 5spd DPF £11,254.17 £2,250.83 £13,505.00 £14,070.00
    Estate 1.2 12V 69PS 5spd £10,091.67 £2,018.33 £12,110.00 £12,675.00
    1.2 TSI 86PS 5spd £10,604.17 £2,120.83 £12,725.00 £13,290.00
    1.2 TSI 105PS 5spd £11,154.17 £2,230.83 £13,385.00 £13,950.00
    1.2 TSI 105PS 7spd DSG £11,750.00 £2,350.00 £14,100.00 £14,665.00
    1.6 TDI CR 75PS 5spd DPF £11,283.33 £2,256.67 £13,540.00 £14,105.00
    1.6 TDI CR 90PS 5spd DPF £11,775.00 £2,355.00 £14,130.00 £14,695.00
    1.6 TDI CR 105PS 5spd DPF £11,962.50 £2,392.50 £14,355.00 £14,920.00

    Roomster SE Plus Recommended basic VAT RRP Recommended OTR
    1.2 TSI 69PS 5spd £10,720.83 £2,144.17 £12,865.00 £13,560.00
    1.2 TSI 86PS 5spd £11,270.83 £2,254.17 £13,525.00 £14,205.00
    1.2 TSI 105PS 5spd £11,825.00 £2,365.00 £14,190.00 £14,870.00
    1.2 TSI 105PS 7spd DSG £12,429.17 £2,485.83 £14,915.00 £15,595.00
    1.6 TDI CR 90PS 5spd DPF £12,445.83 £2,489.17 £14,935.00 £15,500.00
    1.6 TDI CR 105PS 5spd DPF £12,633.33 £2,526.67 £15,160.00 £15,725.00
    Yeti SE Plus Recommended basic VAT RRP Recommended OTR
    1.2 TSI 105PS £13,929.17 £2,785.83 £16,715.00 £17,410.00
    1.2 TSI 105PS DSG £14,887.50 £2,977.50 £17,865.00 £18,560.00
    1.4 TSI 122PS £14,566.67 £2,913.33 £17,480.00 £18,210.00
    1.8T TSI 152PS 4×4 £16,041.67 £3,208.33 £19,250.00 £20,260.00
    2.0 TDI CR 110PS DPF £15,058.33 £3,011.67 £18,070.00 £18,750.00
    2.0 TDI CR 110PS 4×4 DPF £16,475.00 £3,295.00 £19,770.00 £20,500.00
    2.0 TDI CR 140PS 4×4 DPF £17,162.50 £3,432.50 £20,595.00 £21,325.00
    2.0 TDI CR 140PS 4×4 DSG DPF £18,120.83 £3,624.17 £21,745.00 £22,575.00
    2.0 TDI CR 170PS 4×4 DPF £17,858.33 £3,571.67 £21,430.00 £22,160.00
    Octavia   SE Plus Recommended basic VAT RRP Recommended OTR
    Hatch 1.4 TSI 122PS £13,058.33 £2,611.67 £15,670.00 £16,365.00
    1.4 TSI 122PS DSG £14,025.00 £2,805.00 £16,830.00 £17,525.00
    1.8 TSI 152PS £13,516.67 £2,703.33 £16,220.00 £16,950.00
    1.6 TDI CR 105PS DPF £14,695.83 £2,939.17 £17,635.00 £18,200.00
    1.6 TDI CR 105PS DSG DPF £15,662.50 £3,132.50 £18,795.00 £19,360.00
    2.0 TDI CR 110PS DPF £15,125.00 £3,025.00 £18,150.00 £18,715.00
    2.0 TDI CR 140PS DPF £15,729.17 £3,145.83 £18,875.00 £19,440.00
    Estate 1.4 TSI 122PS £13,975.00 £2,795.00 £16,770.00 £17,465.00
    1.4 TSI 122PS DSG £14,941.67 £2,988.33 £17,930.00 £18,625.00
    1.8 TSI 152PS £14,433.33 £2,886.67 £17,320.00 £18,050.00
    1.6 TDI CR 105PS DPF £15,612.50 £3,122.50 £18,735.00 £19,300.00
    1.6 TDI CR 105PS DSG DPF £16,579.17 £3,315.83 £19,895.00 £20,460.00
    2.0 TDI CR 110PS DPF £16,041.67 £3,208.33 £19,250.00 £19,815.00
    2.0 TDI CR 140PS DPF £16,645.83 £3,329.17 £19,975.00 £20,540.00
    Superb  SE Plus Recommended basic VAT RRP Recommended OTR
    Hatch 1.8 TSI 152PS £17,100.00 £3,420.00 £20,520.00 £21,350.00
    1.6 TDI CR 105PS DPF £17,462.50 £3,492.50 £20,955.00 £21,520.00
    2.0 TDI CR 140PS DPF £17,975.00 £3,595.00 £21,570.00 £22,265.00
    2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG DPF £19,066.67 £3,813.33 £22,880.00 £23,610.00
    2.0 TDI CR 170PS DPF £18,737.50 £3,747.50 £22,485.00 £23,180.00
    2.0 TDI CR 170PS DSG DPF £19,829.17 £3,965.83 £23,795.00 £24,525.00
    Estate 1.8 TSI 152PS £18,150.00 £3,630.00 £21,780.00 £22,610.00
    1.6 TDI CR 105PS DPF £18,512.50 £3,702.50 £22,215.00 £22,895.00
    2.0 TDI CR 140PS DPF £19,025.00 £3,805.00 £22,830.00 £23,525.00
    2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG DPF £20,116.67 £4,023.33 £24,140.00 £24,870.00
    2.0 TDI CR 170PS DPF £19,787.50 £3,957.50 £23,745.00 £24,475.00
    2.0 TDI CR 170PS DSG DPF £20,879.17 £4,175.83 £25,055.00 £25,785.00

    Source: Skoda

  • Skoda Octavia Green E Line Concept presented at the Paris Motor Show

    Almost every company released a concept car and Skoda has announced theirs Octavia Green E Line. The car used as a platform is Octavia Combi, but with some modifications like earl white paint, aerodynamic wheels, and a glossy black roof with integrated photovoltaic panels.

    The interior is practically the same, but with revised display which shows vehicle information – output, power consumption, battery charge and the remaining range. (more…)

  • Skoda Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+ at 2010 Worthersee

    Skoda Auto presented several vehicles at the GTI Worthersee tuning event which was held between 12th and 15th May in Austria. Some of the displayed cars were two tuned Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+. Two Fabia S2000 race cars are also exhibited.

    The Fabia vRS+ concept is based on the new Fabia vRS. It features included the headlamps and the radiator grille. Additionally, the car has black spoilers and diffusers, and the bonnet is decorated with visible air intakes. The interior, including sports seats, comes with new materials in the exclusive colours of this concept car. (more…)

  • Skoda reveals new faces of Octavia vRS and Octavia Scout

    Škoda Auto has released the first official images of the facelifted Octavia vRS and Octavia Scout. Following the launch of the new Octavia late last year, the vRS and Scout have been updated to bring them into line with the current range and family face of Škoda.

    The sporty Octavia vRS has proved extremely popular since it was launched in 2000. More than 60,000 have been sold, 70 per cent of which were the estate version. (more…)

  • Skoda Auto At The Shanghai Motor Show

    Škoda will have its official launch of the Superb Hao Rui at the Shanghai Motor Show this week. Škoda’s flagship will become the third model to be produced by the Shanghai Volkswagen plant following the introduction of the Octavia Ming Rui and the Fabia Jing Rui. (more…)

  • 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…)

  • Skoda Offers More For Your Money With New Limited Edition Octavia vRS

    Škoda is introducing the new Limited Edition Octavia vRS which is sure to draw the eye of motorists looking to get even more value for their money.

    The exclusive 500 run of the performance model features a number of sporty additions and is based on re-aligned vRS with increased specification and upgrades for 2009. (more…)

  • Skoda Announces New Octavia Pricing

    Škoda will be launching a new Octavia in January 2009 with an extensive exterior and interior facelift, bringing the hugely successful model up to date with the brand’s current range.

    Prices of the new, improved Octavia represent an average increase of £473 for the Octavia Hatch and £478 for the Octavia Estate over the outgoing model. (more…)