The Skoda Octavia Tour is rightfully considered one of the best-selling models that belong to the “D” segment. The model is quite unpretentious and affordable, its maintenance is relatively inexpensive, and its technical characteristics allow it to compete with more expensive models of this class.
Description of power units
The first Skoda Octavia Tour models rolled off the assembly line in 2004. Buyers were offered a total of 10 different options for this car, depending on the type and volume of the power unit, as well as the type of transmission. The table below shows the main technical characteristics of the power units of all Skoda Octavia Tour models.
| № | fuel type | The volume of the power unit, cc | Power rating | Number of valves per working cylinder | RPM | Torque (Nm/rpm) |
| 1 | Petrol | 1389 | 75 | 4 | 5000 | 126/3800 |
| 2 | Petrol | 1595 | 102 | 2 | 5600 | 148/3800 |
| 3 | Petrol | 1595 | 102 | 4 | 5600 | 148/3800 |
| 4 | Petrol | 1781 | 150 | 2 | 4000 | 24/1800 |
| 5 | Petrol | 1781 | 150 | 4 | 5700 | 285/4600 |
| 6 | Diesel | 1896 | 101 | 2 | 4000 | 240/1800 |
| 7 | Diesel | 1896 | 90 | 2 | 4000 | 210/1900 |
| 8 | Diesel | 1896 | 101 | 4 | 4000 | 325/1800 |
| 9 | Diesel | 1896 | 110 | 2 | 4150 | 235/1900 |
| 10 | Diesel (permanent four-wheel drive) | 1896 | 90 | 2 | 4000 | 210/1900 |
The power unit of the models is traditionally located in the front part transversely to the engine compartment. The working cylinders are located according to the L4 scheme. Skoda Octavia Tour models were offered to customers with five-speed manual gearboxes and four-speed automatic transmissions. Gasoline engines are overhead valves with a side camshaft, while the fuel supply system is injection with a fuel distribution system.
Dimensions
Octavia Tour in its dimensions is in many ways similar to similar representatives of the same segment. Car bodies are slightly different depending on the production series. So, representatives of the 1U2-2000 series have length indicators of 4507 mm. The width of these vehicles is 1731 mm and the height is 1431 mm. Representatives of the 1U5-2000 series are slightly larger than previous models. So, their length is 4513 mm, width 1731 mm and height 1457 mm.
The characteristics of ground clearance or ground clearance for both models are the same and amount to 134 mm.
The wheelbase of the described machines is 2512 mm. The distance between the front wheels is 1513 mm, and the rear - 1494 mm. At the same time, there is a difference in the volume of trunks of representatives of the two production series. So, 1U2-2000 allows you to place a load in the trunk, the volume of which is 528 liters (with the second-row seats unfolded, this figure is more significant and amounts to 1328 liters. The characteristics of the trunk capacity of representatives of the 1U5-2000 series are 548 liters in the standard version and 1512 liters with transformed The fuel tank capacity of all Octavia Tour models is the same at 55 liters and the curb weight is 1205 kg.
Suspension and braking system
Oktavia Tour models are equipped with MacPherson type front suspension. The operation of this mechanism is quite effective, and the reliability of the original component parts allows you to operate the car even in the most extreme conditions. Judging by the reviews of many owners of the described model, the suspension resource is quite long, and the simplicity of the design allows you to replace the component parts with your own hands. The mechanism of the rear suspension of the car provides for the presence of a transverse stabilizer.
The brakes on both the front and rear wheels have a disc mechanism. The technical design of the brake discs provides for the presence of special holes that provide natural ventilation and cooling of these parts. It should be noted that earlier versions of the models were equipped with rear brake discs of a conventional design, i.e. without special holes.
Performance indicators
The performance indicators of the described models largely depend on the technical characteristics and type of power unit. So, the maximum speed indicator ranges from 171 km / h to 191 km / h. The time for which the car accelerates to 100 km / h can take from 11.2 seconds to 15.3 seconds. Fuel consumption in urban operating conditions for gasoline models is 9.1 liters to 10.7 liters. Diesel models consume an average of about 6.3 - 6.7 liters of diesel fuel in urban areas.
Equipment
It should be noted that the models Which were intended for the domestic market, were offered to customers with additional equipment such as a special package for poor quality roads, an on-board computer, front airbags, an ABS system, etc. Some modifications were equipped with a central locking mechanism.
Skoda Octavia Tour in the 90s and early 2000s became one of the best-selling new foreign cars in the CIS countries. What is the reason for such a significant success of Skoda among our drivers? Skoda bribed our drivers with reliability, relatively affordable spare parts and much better comfort compared to domestic cars. Octavia is the first Skoda model that was assembled under the wing of Volkswagen. The Czech passenger car was created on platform 4 - PQ34 and, apart from the Czech Republic itself, Octavia 
It was produced in Ukraine and Russia, in the Czech Republic production was curtailed in 2004, when Skoda introduced its new Octavia, but in Kaluga the Octavia Tour lasted until 2010. The presentation of the first Octavia took place in 1996, at an automobile exhibition in Paris, mass production began in 1997. Octavia received the prefix Tour after the second generation entered the market.
Review of appearance Skoda Octavia Tour
Octavia has become perhaps the most popular liftback car, a liftback is a body type that looks very similar to a sedan, but the fifth (luggage) door in which opens like a hatchback - along with glass. 
The great advantage of the Skoda Octavia Tour is the body galvanized on both sides. When buying the first Octavia, it is better to look after a post-styling car, since the windshield may crack on Octavias manufactured before 2000 - this is due to insufficient body rigidity. After the restyling, the body of the Octavia was strengthened. The updated Octavia can be recognized by the modified headlights and bumpers - take a look at the photo (the pre-styling Octavia is shown above), the rear lights have also changed - before restyling, the Octavia rear lights had only one transparent strip, and after the update - two. It is also worth noting that before restyling, the headlight cap was made of glass, and after that it was made of plastic. 
Not often, but still you can meet Octavia station wagon, it was designated as Octavia Combi. On the expensive SLX equipment (later renamed Elegance), alloy wheels were already installed on the assembly line. According to the reviews of the owners of the Skoda Octavia Tour, despite the age, there are no problems with the body.
Salon and equipment
The minimum equipment LX (after 2000 - Classic) was already equipped with hydraulic power steering, immobilizer and steering wheel angle adjustment. 
The average equipment - GLX / Ambiente, was equipped with at least one airbag, air conditioning and power front windows. The expensive version of the SLX / Elegance was equipped with climate control and at least two airbags. The most luxuriously equipped was the Octavia by Laurin & Klement, these copies left the factory with leather trim. The list of additional equipment for the Octavia is quite extensive, you can find the Octavia Classic with an airbag and heated seats - those options that 
were offered additionally and such a Classic in terms of equipment level will not yield to Ambiente. After the upgrade, Octavia received a new front panel (see photo, panel on top before restyling). Octavia conquered some motorists with its trunk, the volume of the Octavia's luggage compartment is a record one, the liftback holds 528 liters, the volume increases to 1330 liters with the sofa folded. Station wagon - Combi is able to accommodate 1512 liters with the rear sofa folded down. A significantly larger trunk volume compared to the Volkswagen Golf 4 was achieved due to the increased rear overhang and the sofa moved forward. Despite the fact that the Octavia is visually a larger car than the Volkswagen Golf, or, in the back, the Octavia is not so spacious, it's all about the sofa moved forward.
Technical equipment and Specifications Skoda Octavia Tour
The weakest gasoline power unit offered for the first Octavia was a four-cylinder 1.4 with a capacity of 75 hp. With such a motor, the Octavia driver will be able to accelerate to one hundred kilometers per hour in 15.3 seconds, the maximum speed is 171 km.
The modification with a 1.6l engine - 75hp develops the same power, but Skoda with a 1.6 engine, eight valves and a power of 102 horsepower are most widely used, often cars sold on the secondary market are equipped with this engine. With 102 horses under the hood, Octavia is gaining a hundred kilometers in 11.8 seconds, with a top speed of 190 kilometers per hour. Also, the Octavia was equipped with a 1.8-liter aspirated engine with a capacity of 125 horsepower and its turbocharged version produces 150 horsepower. A 2.0-liter aomospheric eight-valve engine develops 116 hp, but this engine has better traction than any of Octavia's non-turbo petrol versions.
The least powerful Octavia diesel unit sends 68 horsepower to the wheels, this power is taken from a non-turbo 1.9-liter diesel. Turbodiesel Octavias with a volume of 1.9 liters produce 90 and 110 hp.
Less powerful Octavias with 75hp gasoline engines and a 68 horsepower diesel engine are equipped exclusively with a manual transmission. More powerful Octavias can be equipped with a four-speed automatic. According to experts, both boxes are quite reliable, the oil in the automatic transmission should be changed every 60,000 km.
The load capacity of the Octavia Tour is 540kg. Occasionally there are all-wheel drive Octavia, all-wheel drive on the Octavia is implemented using a Haldex coupling. In normal mode, the drive goes only to the front wheels of the Octavia, but when slipping or drifting, part of the tractive effort can be transferred back. All-wheel drive Octavia differs from the usual independent rear suspension, which improves its behavior at high speeds and cornering. All-wheel drive can only be equipped with powerful cars with 1.8t petrol and with the most powerful diesel installation.
Spark plugs in Octavia are replaced with a run of 20,000 km, more than 30,000 spark plugs do not live on Octavia. The timing belt is changed after 60,000 km after the last replacement.
The front wheel bearings on the Octavia serve 60,000 km. Shock absorbers are enough for 120,000 km (original spare parts). The steering rack serves an average of 120,000 -140,000 km.
Price
Buying a Skoda Octavia Tour is quite simple. The fact is that the car is massive and therefore there are quite a few such cars in every CIS city. The price of Skoda Octavia Tour 2006 is $10,000. After reviewing the advertisements for the purchase / sale of the Octavia Tour, we can conclude that this is a fairly liquid car that keeps the price well.
If you own this car, you can write your review on, in the "window" under the article.
The machine is good and reliable, especially in winter, the exchange rate stabilization system helped out a lot, plus it has four-wheel drive, in terms of handling it is not inferior even to the new Germans, as well as in dynamics. Low fuel consumption, the body of the machine is also strong, the body is galvanized, there are no corrosions on it, spare parts are inexpensive, you can also take it from the Volkswagen Passat B5.
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Skoda Octavia Tour, 2010
Great family car in its price range. Design for those who love German classics - everything is in its place, everything is at hand. There are no complaints about the chassis, the suspension is moderately elastic, the sound insulation is good (better in comparison with Japanese and Korean classmates). The engine is simple and reliable, it eats little and 92 gasoline, the dynamics are enough to move around the city and highway. The advantage of the car is the trunk.
Skoda Octavia Tour, 2008
Skoda Octavia Tour - cool car! Volumetric trunk, very stable on the track, etc. And now the cons: From the first days, the creak of the rear doors appeared. At 58,000 km, I replaced the timing belts, weak A-pillars. In winter, it is cold for passengers sitting in the back seat, it warms up for a long time after starting (in winter), the instrument illumination lamps, doors burned out. 1.4 is weak for such a weight, picks up acceleration for a long time, eats a lot, it’s a little dark at night - there is little lighting ... And most importantly: the service is expensive and at the service station they can lie that this or that service was provided, but in fact they won’t provide .. So I'm happy with the car Skoda Octavia Tour after VAZ.
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Skoda Octavia Tour, 2007
Skoda Octavia Tour - the car is just super for the family, it's better not to come up with ... A comfortable car - driving long distances is not strained, we go south with the family every year, things are not a problem - the trunk is 560 liters. Relax? Seats spread out and in full growth. The dynamics are excellent, many are simply mistaken that the engine is small, only 1.4, it is necessary to fill in thoroughbred gasoline, such as shell or Gazprom 95. And the dynamics are no worse than 1.6, only the consumption is lower: in the city - 7 liters, on the highway - 5 , 5-6, 5 l. Advantages of the car: Operation is not annoying, consumables and oil after 8-10 tons. Km. Cons: This car doesn't have any. I advise everyone Skoda Octavia Tour.
Skoda Octavia Tour this car has become a real bestseller in the CIS, due to its affordability, reliability, comfort and presentable appearance, which has not lost its relevance to this day. Skoda Octavia Tour is presented in two bodies: wagon and liftback. It is the second type that has gained popularity in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and neighboring countries. In Europe, station wagons are traditionally more popular.
Skoda Octavia Tour has been produced since 1998, but the roots go back to the middle of the last century. The model became the successor to the Skoda 440 Spartak, the production of which was stopped in 1955. Already in 1959, the first Octavia rolled off the assembly line. For 12 years, more than 280 thousand cars were produced. The model took an active part in the rally, some of the races were won.
In 1996, three years after the collapse of Czechoslovakia, a new history of the model began, and in 1998 the first Skoda Octavia Tour was released. February 2004 was marked by the release of the millionth car of the series. The concern produced the most corrosion-resistant bodies among all competitors, which caused a huge surge in popularity in Russia. The secret was hidden in the galvanization of the metal.
Production of the first generation ended in 2010 after 16 years. Skoda Octavia Tour continued to be produced for a small number of countries, including Ukraine and the Russian Federation, even when it was replaced by a modern modification in 2004 - the PQ35 platform, the second generation. The reason for this is the high popularity in these regions. Oktavia-II repeated the success of its predecessor and continues to be the heart of the brand.
- Assembly traditionally takes place in the Czech Republic, Russia, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, India, Ukraine and Poland - there are no customs duties. Which significantly reduces the cost of the car in these countries.
These are one of the few regions where you can buy a Skoda Octavia Tour 2008 or 10th model year. But, unfortunately, this model is not in great demand among collectors.
Specifications
Both domestic and foreign car owners note the huge capacity of the trunk in the liftback body (liftback) - the compartment cover opens along with the rear window. This design allows you to fold more things and, which is important for many, place bulky goods, such as dog kennels, four tires or a baby carriage, a bicycle. The trunk volume of the liftback is 528 liters, in the station wagon - 1328.
Drive unit
Depending on the personal preferences of the client, the car was equipped with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with a Haldex clutch, which is famous for its very high reliability. The distribution of torque along the axes is determined by the electronics.
- The curb weight of the Skoda Octavia Tour is 1220 kilograms, which, together with a successful range of engines, makes the car one of the most economical in the class.
Suspension
For handling and comfort meets the traditional MacPherson strut in front and a semi-independent rear axle. The ground clearance of the Combi version is 177mm, an indicator close to SUVs, and a reinforced suspension made the car ideal for Russian roads and difficult winter conditions. The cost of spare parts is affordable for people with average incomes - more expensive than for Lada and Daewoo, cheaper than for the premium class.
Body
In the construction of the body, several grades of steel are used for individual elements, which makes the car manageable, light and stable, but at the same time strong enough. Dimensions: length - 4507mm, width - 1731, height - 1431. Wheelbase - 2512. Ground clearance of the basic modification in the liftback body - 140mm. Anti-corrosion warranty - 10 years, in reality, rust appears much later, provided that the car has not been in an accident.
Complete set
The most affordable version on the market is the LX dorestyle. It has only a power steering, a steering rack adjustable for reach and tilt and a connector for the radio.
The GLX added one airbag, heated rear window and mirrors, power door windows, fog lights. In the richest version of the SLX - passenger airbag, alloy wheels, climate control.
Complete sets released after restyling in 2000 were called Classic, Ambiente, Elegance and the most charged Laurin & Klement, where leather-covered seats, a sunroof and xenon head optics were added.
Engines
Both gasoline and diesel engines were installed under the hood. Transmission - either mechanics 5/6 steps, or automatic with 4 gears.
Petrol:
- 1,4 liters - 75 horsepower, 4 cylinders, acceleration to 100 km / h - 18 seconds. The most economical option of gasoline - the consumption in the combined cycle is 7.5 liters.
- 1,6 - 102 hp 4 cylinders, acceleration to 100 km / h - 14 seconds. This unit is in the greatest demand today. Consumption - 8.5 liters / 100km.
- 1,8 - 125 hp, 4 cylinders, acceleration to 100 km / h - 10 seconds. The motor is considered one of the most balanced in terms of dynamics to fuel consumption.
- 1.8T- 150 hp, 4 cylinders, turbocharged, acceleration to hundreds takes 9 seconds. The maximum speed is 217 km / h. This is the most torquey engine in the line.
Diesel:
- 1,9 TDI- 90 hp, acceleration to 100 km / h - 13 seconds. The maximum speed is 178 km / h. Consumption - 6.2 liters. The most popular diesel modification in the post-Soviet countries. Unpretentiousness to fuel and high reliability of the turbocharger are noted.
- 1,9 TDI- 101 hp, acceleration to hundreds - 11 seconds. The maximum speed is 192 km / h. Consumption in the city - 6.7 liters, on the highway - 4.0. Good traction characteristics of the motor are noted, the engine is in great demand among summer residents.
- The cost of diesel Skoda Octavia Tour 2007 release in the secondary market ranges from 200 to 600 thousand rubles, gasoline - 150 - 500 thousand. Prices shown are 2016. Diesels are extremely rare.
Salon
The interior decoration cannot be called ascetic or premium - it is comfortable, simple, intuitive. The RS modification is distinguished by a three-spoke steering wheel, in the usual versions there are four. The instrument panel is analog, large numbers are well read.
In the driver's door there is a control unit for locks and power windows, which is highlighted in the dark. On the dashboard there are two digital screens that display mileage, temperature overboard, current time.
The armchairs are upholstered in pleasant fabric, of which there are several types, differing in pattern, color, and tone. Seat adjustments are mechanical, of course, without knee bolsters and inflatable elements. But the seats are very comfortable and do not tire on long trips over long distances. There is enough space for rear passengers, even if tall people are sitting in front, however, one should not expect palatial volumes inside a C-class car.
Laurin & Klement - the most expensive equipment, where the interior is covered with leather, and the control panel is decorated with wood inserts. The lower part of the dashboard is painted in a noble beige color, the upper one is black. Door cards are distinguished by chrome-plated opening handles and wood-like inserts, they could also be trimmed with leather.
- In the photo: the gearshift lever in the configurationOctavia A4 Laurin & Klement.
Vehicle safety
High-strength steel transverse reinforcements are installed in the door, which minimize deformation during a side impact, and powerful tubes in the sills also contribute to this. Of the active safety systems, there are pretensioner belts for the driver and passengers, including the back row. Airbags are integrated in quantities from 0 to 1 and 2 pieces, depending on the configuration. Passenger safety, according to EuroNCAP, - 4 stars, pedestrian - 2.
- The only car in the segment to receive four starsEuroNCAPwith only one airbag.
In frontal impact tests, the A-pillars remain virtually unchanged when modern Chinese cars push them outward significantly and the windshield falls on passengers.
Problems
In the first Skoda Octavia Tour, produced before 2000, there was a weak body rigidity. This problem not only reduced the level of safety, but also regularly led to the destruction of the windshield when driving over bumps. In restyling, the defect was eliminated.
Results
Skoda Octavia Tour is a worthy alternative to the domestic auto industry. With minimal investment, the car owner receives true German quality with the proviso that this is a Czech car. In addition to decent safety and comfort, the model is slowly losing value, which is unusual for modern European cars.
