In the class of full-size sedans, you can find a fairly large selection of cars that belong to the middle price category. An example is the Skoda Octavia, which has been very popular for a long time. According to the automaker, the exterior of the car has been significantly modified, the suspension has been redesigned and the sound insulation has been improved. Is it so? The new Skoda Octavia 2017, configuration and price, the photo of which will be discussed in this article, at the same time began to cost a little more than 900,000 rubles in the basic configuration. We will review the sedan to determine the attractiveness of the offer.
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Exterior Skoda Octavia 2017
The new Skoda Octavia 2017 was presented in 2016. The updated exterior has several differences, in general it can be described as follows:
- The radiator guard is shaped like a bat's wings. The design has a chrome stroke, the grille is painted black.
- Optics also has a complex shape, represented by two separate blocks. In this case, one block is made in the form of a continuation of the radiator grille. The design is created using diode technology, which determines the high light output at a relatively small size.
- Front bumper Soctavia 2017 was also slightly modified. As before, it is made under the vehicle body and has a massive air intake. In addition, we note the presence of fog lights, which have diodes as a light source.
- Around the entire perimeter of the car is a plastic protection, which is made to match the body color. Plastic is less susceptible to shock.
- The rear of the car is slightly raised, which determines the sporty styling of the sedan. The style of the rear of the car is quite simple, it has not changed much.
The car in question still has a simple styling that has been slightly modified.
car salon
The car in question belongs to the class of affordable sedans. The features of the design style include:
- The steering wheel is somewhat thinner, has three spokes and lower support. Even in the basic configuration, you can find a multi-wheel, which has two control units for the main functions.
- The instrument panel is made in a classic style, has two separate classical images of a round scale for speed and revolutions, as well as a central small display.
- The front panel is made quite simply, it is slightly lowered down. At the same time, in the middle and basic configuration, a sufficiently large display with touch control is installed, as well as a separate control unit.
- The updated Skoda Octavia 2017 in a new body, the photo, the price of which will be discussed in this article, also has a separate air conditioning control unit. It is made in classic style.
- The central panel between the two seats is made in a fairly simple style. There are several separate control units.
- When finishing, various materials can be used, the build quality is at an acceptable level.
- The seats are made in an anatomical style, have lateral support and headrests.
- The back row is simple, the sofa is designed for three passengers, it is possible to divide it into three separate seats.
The price of the new Skoda Octavia 2017, the configuration and cost of this car will be discussed in detail below, it is relatively small, which is also reflected in the interior equipment.
Options and prices Skoda Octavia 2017
The cars in question are supplied in a large number of trim levels, which can be called the reason for the high popularity of the model in Russia. The main sets can be called:
- 1.6MT Active- the cheapest equipment, which is available for 940,000 rubles. For this money, you can buy a front-wheel drive car with an old 110 horsepower gasoline engine and a manual 5-speed gearbox.
- 1.4MT Active- a version of the sedan for 990,000 rubles, which is equipped with a new gasoline engine with increased efficiency and a capacity of 150 horsepower. Paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
- 1.6AT Active- equipment, which will cost 1,000,000 rubles. Paired with an old gasoline engine, a 6-speed automatic is installed.
- 1.6MT Ambition will cost 1,070,000 rubles, has a manual transmission and an engine with a capacity of 110 horsepower.
- 1.6AT Ambition- equipment for 1,130,000 rubles.
- 1.4MT Ambition- New engine with 150 horsepower and manual transmission. The cost of the model is 1154000 rubles.
- 1.6MT Style- 5-speed manual with 110 horsepower engine, the cost of which is 1,170,000 rubles.
- 1.4 DSG Ambition- the most affordable version of a car with a gasoline engine, whose power is 150 horsepower, and the transmission is represented by a 7-speed robot. The price of this configuration is 1200000 rubles.
- 1.6AT-Style- equipment for 1230000 rubles. One of the few versions on which the machine is installed.
- 1.8MT Ambition- the most affordable sedan equipment, which comes with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine. Its power has been increased to 180 horsepower. The price of this version is 1240000 rubles.
- 1.4MT Style- an offer from the middle price category, which will cost 1,240,000 rubles.
- 1.8 DSG Ambition- equipment for 1,270,000 rubles, which has a 1.8-liter gasoline engine and a robot with 7 steps.
- 1.4 DSG style version will cost 1,240,000 rubles.
- 1.8MT style- a model with a mechanized gearbox, the cost of which is 1,270,000 rubles. Petrol engine, front-wheel drive only.
- 1.8 DSG style- front-wheel drive version, which will cost 1,390,000 rubles.
- 1.8 DSG Ambition 4×4- a combination of all-wheel drive, a gasoline engine and a robot. The cost of the model is 1560000 rubles.
- 1.8 DSG Style 4×4- all-wheel drive version, with a 6-speed robot and 180 horsepower engine, the price of which is 1,660,000 rubles.
- 1.8MT Laurin & Klement- a version that is represented by a combination of a 6-speed manual gearbox and the most powerful engine in the line. The cost of this version is 1850000 rubles.
- 1.8 DSG Laurin & Klement- an offer with a 1.8-liter engine, as well as a 7-speed robotic gearbox. The price is 1890000 rubles.
- 1.8 DSG Laurin & Klement 4×4- the most expensive equipment, which has a 180 horsepower gasoline engine and a 6-speed robot, as well as all-wheel drive. This car will cost 1,940,000 rubles.
As for the price, the basic Skoda is one of the most affordable cars.
Summing up
The sedan in question has been very popular for a fairly long period of sales. This is due to the combination of affordable price and quality. Skoda Octavia 2017 in a new body, photo, price, the technical characteristics of which are discussed in this article, is somewhat different from the previous generation. Serious changes concern the top configuration. The advantages include:
- The stability of the car on the road is high.
- There are several motors and gearboxes to choose from, as well as a four-wheel drive version of the car.
- The price is relatively small when considering the basic configuration.
However, there are also significant drawbacks. Among them, it should be noted that only in the medium and rich configuration the car has all the necessary modern options. In addition, we note that the maximum configuration will cost more than 2,000,000 rubles - a price that is 2 times higher than the price of the basic configuration. Therefore, the car can not be called budget.
The automotive market does not sleep, and the eminent Czech car brand Skoda plans to defeat its competitors through remarkable updates and new versions of the car. The upcoming 2016-2017 Skoda novelties are worthy of your attention, and we will briefly talk about eight models.
Skoda Snowman
"Bigfoot", made of metal and equipped with an engine with a capacity of more than 220 horsepower, will appear in Russia towards the end of this year - at the beginning of next year. The approximate cost is about 2 million rubles. Official confirmation of the release date and the initial cost has not yet been received from the camp of the Czechs.
Skoda Snowman received a "muscular" appearance and a spacious interior, which can easily accommodate from 5 to 7 passengers, including the driver. It is planned that the "Snowman" will be delivered not only in white, but in other shades, such as red and yellow, according to insiders.
The car was originally conceived as a conqueror of harsh off-road conditions with the most bad conditions for travel. Any level of difficulty of the road surface for Snowman will not become an obstacle, but only a challenge that the car will accept and adequately respond to it.
Skoda Superb
Already this spring, the Czechs are planning to release a simple station wagon, the Skoda Superb, for free sale in Russia. The cost of the car will be set at about 1-1.5 million rubles, according to sources close to the company.
The wheelbase of the Combi has been increased by 8 cm for the new model. This allowed, at least a little, to increase the free space inside the cabin. The rear row of seats for passengers deserves special attention: a little more than 1.5 m separates the backs of the front and rear rows of seats. As for the height, from floor to ceiling, a length of about 1 m has been preserved.
The trunk now allows you to hold about 660 liters of capacity, and if you assemble the rear row of seats, then this value will increase by almost 3 times.
Outwardly, Superb has not changed much, if you do not take into account the severity and expressiveness introduced by Czech engineers. The car comes out exactly at the time when even in a crisis you can buy a car with a good set of features and capabilities.
Skoda Kodiak
The name of this car model of the Czech manufacturer, interesting in its sound, suggests no less remarkable features that the company has equipped with it. The name itself, as insiders learned, refers to a separate subspecies of brown bears.
The release of the Skoda Kodiak in the world should take place already in the second half of the year, while its appearance in Russia is expected towards the end of 2016 - in the first half of 2017. The price of the car is still unknown, but presumably it will be 2 million rubles, judging by the characteristics.
The power of the engines installed in different modifications of the car starts from 150 "horses" and ends with an additional 70 - it reaches the value of 220 horsepower. The manufacturer assumes that he can easily present his car with a hybrid engine.
The space inside the cabin, according to insiders, is designed for 7 seats, while it is quite possible that there will be a 5-seat version. The projection monitor, which has already been tested on current generations of a number of other Skoda models, can also be a feature for Kodiak. Other innovations that the novelty boasts are being carefully hidden by Czech engineers on the eve of the official presentation, which, according to rumors, will take place closer to autumn at one of the car dealerships.
Skoda Octavia 2016 release
The updated version of the Skoda Octavia, which should appear in Russia this summer, is primarily notable for the presence of a wireless charger, with which, according to the assurances of the Czechs, it will be possible to quickly and remotely (and also without cables) recharge your smartphone on the way to work or home. The same feature that the company is counting on will have to successfully sell Superb, which is scheduled for release very soon (this spring).
Octavia 2016, in addition to Phonebox, will receive " 
cosmetic" appearance changes. Free space inside the cabin will increase slightly. Outwardly traced features of perfection and completeness.
Official prices for cars in Russia have not yet been named, but presumably they will be set at the level of the current generation - up to 1 million rubles.
Skoda VisionS
Skoda VisionS is the first SUV of the Czech company, which until recently was just a prototype, while at the beginning of spring there were first rumors about its imminent appearance on free sale. Serial production of cars is already in full swing. The appearance of the model in Russia is scheduled for the end of 2016 - the beginning of 2017.
Outwardly, a significant influence of the last century can be traced. Engineers have taken the best of the past century: Czech Cubism with its beauty, Bohemian glass with its elegance and durability. As a result, the front part looks like crystal clear water.
The rear lights are unique in their own way. 3 rows of seats also immediately catches the eye. Engine power is about 160 horsepower.
Skoda Yeti 2016
Toward the middle of this year - in the second half of 2016, a new generation of Skoda Yeti will appear on free sale. The changes will affect only the "stuffing". Insiders say that outwardly the car is practically no different from the current version.
The appearance in Russia is expected along with the official world release, and the price of a car will be set at the level of up to 1 million - 1.5 million rubles, depending on the selected configuration. The motor will be able to develop power up to almost 200 horsepower. Versions with turbodiesel and turbine gasoline engines are expected to appear.
The dashboard will acquire the presence of an intelligent parking attendant, as well as a navigation system. Emergency braking was also provided by the Czechs.
Skoda Roomster
If anyone is familiar with the VW Caddy (2015 version), he can easily imagine the appearance of the Skoda Roomster. This model will have: a corporate grille from a Czech manufacturer, modified headlight graphics, and taillights will receive significant updates. While in all other respects both cars are similar.
Roomster may appear in the second half of 2016. While there is no official information about this, as well as at least any information about the cabin and technical characteristics. The Czech automaker is now focused on the production of SUVs and crossovers, while he decided to postpone the “Roomster case” indefinitely.
Insiders say that the car was originally conceived as a budget option with all the necessary features for the driver in times of crisis. Its price in Russia could easily be less than 1 million rubles, and such a car would have its fans. But for now, it remains to be seen when Skoda will return to mass production a remarkable car model that has already fallen in love with many motorists long before the release.
Skoda EV
An electric car from Skoda has been waiting for a very long time. Drivers want to have worthy new models of their favorite car brand, fully powered by an electric charge, appear on the market by at least 2016-2017.
The Czechs say that the Skoda Iv (their first electric car) should be expected no earlier than in a couple of years. First, the Superb hybrid will go into production, and if it gets a response from consumers, then the green light will be given to the Yves assembly plant.
Presumably, the electric car will use the MEB platform, powered by an electric motor. The salon will be noticeably spacious due to the exclusion of the installation of overall gasoline and diesel engines. The dashboard should be modernized in the most appropriate way and contain everything new that the high-tech market offers. The price of a car in Russia will probably start at 2 million rubles.
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The new Skoda Octavia 2017 has one of the most controversial front ends that Skoda has developed so far. A comparison immediately suggests itself with the four-eyed Mercedes E-Klasse of past years. Under whom, excuse me, does the novelty assembled in Nizhny Novgorod mow down?
The new Skoda Octavia 2017 is already roaming the streets of Prague, for example - I even drove it there in April as a passenger. I specifically peered into its new features: they didn’t just put the elements on the front end in a row, but connected them with graphically defined lines.
The updated Octavia is already on sale in Russia in both bodies. Minimum price: 940 thousand rubles. The station wagon is more expensive - from 1,207,000 rubles.
Four eyes, two opinions: the new front end of the Skoda Octavia is testing the tastes of some customers. My colleague, commenting on the video test, does not like the new design, as the owner of the Octavia N1 of the Kaluga assembly, I am not so categorical - I like the new style of the Volkswagen group models and Octavia does not deviate from it, evolving its image. Now the radiator grille is lowered a couple of cm down, and the headlights are placed a little wider in combination with the edges of the body.
In front, Octavia 2017 received separate optics with sharp edges, straight lines and distinct angles, which can now be LED - it shines cool at night - checked (49,000 rubles).
Skoda-Octavia-2017: At the back, the filling of the lamps has slightly changed. Starting with the Style package (from 1,169,000 rubles), they contain nice inserts. Also during the restyling, a horizontal line appeared on the bumper.
Visually, Octavia, among other things, won due to the lines from the edges of the body. The rest was completed by a rear wheel track extended by 30 mm with the body width unchanged. Only the length has changed a little. The liftback has grown by 11 mm.
The very wet sky in the south of Russia during the days of our test seemed to be asking for bright colors from cars, but no, Octavia is offered mainly in gray and white. By the way, mostly whites ride around Prague, not counting the yellow ones in taxis. I would have taken cherry, but it was in great demand, even such journalistic demand is already a reason to buy more cheerful paints for the conveyor. But this is sore for me, because my Octavia N1 of the Kaluga plant is steel-gray.
We take two white Octavias: a liftback and a station wagon, equipped with all sorts of technical options. It remains to quickly reload the route from the tablet to the navigator, and you can go. What kind of motors do we have?
Octavia with a TSI turbo engine is a dynamic and tuning platform. Even 1.4 TSI (150 hp) is able to push into a chair, not to mention 1.8 TSI (180 hp).
New Skoda Octavia 2017 with all-wheel drive, 1.8-liter 180-horsepower engine, 6-speed wet DSG. What more could you want from a car? Oh yes, affordable prices!
Octavia with front-wheel drive 1.4-liter 150-horsepower engine, 7-speed "dry" DSG. The market will treat such a set with caution due to the bad reputation of “dry” DSGs.
If you have a passion for active driving and money for it, it is reasonable to choose an Octavia with a turbo engine (from 998,000 rubles). On the Russian test, there were just these: a 150-horsepower 1.4 TSI and a 180-horsepower 1.8 TSI (from 1,236,000 rubles). Together with both, a seven-speed preselective with two DSG clutches can work; for all-wheel drive versions, I repeat, a 6-speed “wet” DSG is installed.
In the maximum Laurin & Klement series, if desired, it is possible to snatch the “mechanics”, and the six-speed robot is put on all-wheel drive versions of the model. Now these are sold in Russia. And this is one of the innovations of restyling. True, the price gap is noticeable - the 4 × 4 versions are imported from the Czech Republic, and not produced in Russia, as is the maximum configuration of Laurin & Klement (from 1,853,000 rubles). However, their share on Russian roads will most likely be insignificant. Much more popular will be cars with atmospheric 1.6 MPI, equipped with mechanics (from 940,000 rubles) or a six-speed automatic (namely, automatic, with a torque converter - from 1,003,000 rubles). From time to time, turbocharged Octavias will also be bought, mainly by those who plan to make an even faster car out of a practical Octavia.
The salon has been known globally since 2013. In an expensive configuration, excellent ergonomics are complemented by excellent premium finishing materials. In the photo there is a car with the maximum Colambus multimedia complex without buttons. In addition to it, there are also simpler versions with buttons, but smaller screens. There were also invisible options like a heated steering wheel.
Like the recently introduced, the grown-up Octavia also reigns in the dogma of control through a touch screen and a reliable connection to the Internet. It is not surprising that the Czechs did it in a similar way to the parent concern VW and finally said goodbye to the large Columbus navigator with mechanical buttons.
From ergonomic quibbles: inconvenient control of the on-board computer (you need to study it once) and the complete absence of buttons on the top Colambus multimedia system, which is why the screen is always imprinted, although the screen quality itself, responses to commands and menu logic are on top.
Now there are no clues for a searching finger - his own or a passenger - who would like to mute the radio or change the scale of the map. If a wave on the pavement gets under the wheels, the music can play not quieter, but louder, because. the finger slips in the wrong place. However, the screen resolution is high, and the backlight successfully fends off the side beam of the sun.
And ... the exterior mirrors, which are also beveled at the edges, slightly hide the view, although after restyling Octavia can be equipped with blind spot monitoring systems, and most importantly, a rear-view camera washer system.
New Skoda Octavia 2017: The rear view camera can be washed.
After the modernization, steering wheel heating also appeared, and foreign Octavias also gained an automatic braking system, however, they will not be available on cars assembled at a plant in Nizhny Novgorod.
But, now the road is free, it is still raining, let's look at the sky again before the start.
We drove four-wheel drive Octavias with a 180-horsepower petrol engine and 6-speed DSG, and a 150-horsepower petrol engine, front-wheel drive and 7-speed DSG.
If it is possible to pay extra for seats of increased comfort with electric adjustments and memory - take it. In addition to beauty, they are also incredibly comfortable.
You sit behind the wheel and instantly adapt. You can ride in a comfortable environment 30 seconds after landing. The main thing: the widest ranges of seat and steering column adjustments. In a rich configuration, the interior flourishes especially.
The softest plastic in the cabin with a pleasant texture, a steering wheel with delicate leather, chrome fittings in optimal quantities and magnificent seats with memory of the Ergo series. The latter pleases not only the eye, but also directly affects the degree of driving comfort. For hundreds of kilometers, they did not get tired, neither the neck nor the back. The relief of the chair perfectly holds the mass and distributes the load.
Go to a Skoda dealer and see for yourself the abundance of space in the back row.
In the rich version, the back row is supplemented with air ducts, sofa heating, a 220-volt outlet and other pleasant little things in the form of ashtrays.
The trunk is huge, very convenient for loading cabinets and refrigerators (I checked it myself). It's just a pity, throwing back the seat, you won't get a flat floor.
The first impressions of the 150-horsepower engine are positive, it spins up willingly and quickly, while giving out 250 Nm of torque, without being gluttonous. The 7-speed dry clutch DSG box that works with it is still under suspicion, let's see how the new Skoda Octavia 2017 will restore its reputation.
Less worrisome is the wet-clutch 6-speed DSG on our all-wheel-drive version. But even in this case, the transmission, at least in our car, did not satisfy 100%: a gasoline engine that produces 180 hp from 1.8 liters of working volume, although it distributes its traction without objection between all four wheels , but makes him wait too long to figure out the gears in the box.
Skoda-Octavia-2017: Prices have moved up, the contents of the configurations have changed, new options and modifications have appeared.
A bit of sportiness in the 180-horsepower version is added by a switch (Eco, Normal, Comfort, Sport, Individual), which for the first time also affects the suspension via the DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control) system.
Sharpening the senses and driving through a few hatches instead of a stand, we managed to notice a subtle difference between the Comfort and Sport modes.
Sprints on straight stretches of road were successful on a powerful motor without problems, except for the mentioned delays in shifts, but they require an increase in speed. The turbocharged four wakes up again at 4500 rpm to a new life, while acceleration between 3.500 and 4.000 rpm is somewhat sluggish. It is only at 6,200 rpm that the limit is reached and the DSG switches up a step.
Driving with a TSI turbo engine improves the mood, of course, also when refuelling. After 100 kilometers done, the device showed an average consumption of 8.6 liters.
With a declared curb weight (including the driver) of 1450 kg, the appetite is in line with expectations, although the factory promises only 6.6 liters in the combined cycle, and it will not be difficult to get all 10 l / 100 km using the gas pedal.
When setting up behavior on the road, Skoda engineers focused on safety.
At the heart of the new Octavia is still the modular MQB platform. Depending on the engine, a semi-dependent beam or an independent multi-link is used in the rear axle. On the road, the difference between them is noticeable only when cornering very quickly on uneven pavement. If you do not set records, then the beam will completely satisfy the average driver. Even such a configuration will please with perfect controllability, and given the simpler design, it will warm the soul and lower maintenance costs.
In whatever mode we tried to push the Octavia to its physical limits, we were always ahead of the ESP.
The chassis itself is set up mainly for smooth asphalt, but on regional roads with irregularities of small and medium calibers, Octavia does not give up. There is enough energy intensity - you can rush along a chipped or dirt country road. Asian competitors usually don't allow this. Although the ride is rough.
The one who disables the ESP will, as expected, get a car that blows the front end in fast curves. Those wishing to drive with a rear axle skid should opt for the 14mm lower and whiter powerful RS.
How updated the new Skoda Octavia 2017 can only be felt by creating your ideal Octavia in the configurator or at an authorized dealer. The main thing is that regardless of the degree of equipment, Octavia remains a sophisticated design. Its formula of thoroughbred driving inclinations, wide range of possible equipment and practicality in this segment at the moment could not be surpassed even by aggressive Koreans.
As for the comparison with the four-eyed Mercedes E-Klasse, now it is clear what the new Skoda Octavia 2017 is striving for, keeping our leadership in its segment. In Prague this spring, taxis have already begun to forget about Mercedes.
Video test: new Skoda Octavia 2017 below, specifications at the end of the article.
SKODA OCTAVIA
Specifications| COMMON DATA | 1.6MPI MT | 1.6 MPI AT | 1.4TSI MT | 1.4TSIAT | 1.8TSIMT | 1.8TSIAT | 1.8TSIAT 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions, mm: length / width / height / base | 4670 / 1814 / 1476 / 2686 | 4670 / 1814 / 1476 / 2686 | 4670 / 1814 / 1476 / 2686 | 4670 / 1814 / 1476 / 2686 | 4670 / 1814 / 1476 / 2680 | 4670 / 1814 / 1476 / 2680 | 4670 / 1814 / 1474 / 2680 |
| track front / rear | 1549 / 1540 | 1549 / 1540 | 1543 / 1534 | 1543 / 1534 | 1543 / 1542 | 1543 / 1542 | 1543 / 1542 |
| Trunk volume, l | 568 / 1558 | 568 / 1558 | 568 / 1558 | 568 / 1558 | 568 / 1558 | 568 / 1558 | 568 / 1558 |
| Turning radius, m | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 |
| Curb / gross weight, kg | 1213 / 1783 | 1253 / 1823 | 1255 / 1825 | 1269 / 1839 | 1318 / 1848 | 1333 / 1863 | 1428 / 1991 |
| Acceleration time 0 - 100 km/h, s | 10,6 | 12,0 | 8,1 | 8,2 | 7,3 | 7,4 | 7,4 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 192 | 190 | 219 | 219 | 231 | 231 | 229 |
| Fuel / fuel reserve, l | A95/50 | A95/50 | A95/50 | A95/50 | A95/50 | A95/50 | A95/55 |
| Fuel consumption: urban / extra-urban / combined cycle, l / 100 km | 8,1 / 5,0 / 6,1 | 8,4 / 5,1 / 6,3 | 6,9 / 4,6 / 5,4 | 6,6 / 4,8 / 5,3 | 7,9 / 5,4 / 6,2 | 7,4 / 5,4 / 6,0 | 8,1 / 5,7 / 6,6 |
| CO2 emissions, g/km | 142 | 147 | 125 | 124 | 143 | 137 | 153 |
| ENGINE | |||||||
| Location | Front transverse | Front transverse | Front transverse | Front transverse | Front transverse | Front transverse | Front transverse |
| Configuration / number of valves | R4 / 16 | R4 / 16 | R4 / 16 | R4 / 16 | R4 / 16 | R4 / 16 | R4 / 16 |
| Working volume, cu. cm | 1598 | 1598 | 1395 | 1395 | 1798 | 1798 | 1798 |
| Compression ratio | 10,5 | 10,5 | 10,5 | 10,5 | 9,6 | 9,6 | 9,6 |
| Power, kW / hp | 81 / 110 at 5800 rpm. | 81 / 110 at 5800 rpm. | 110 / 150 at 5000 - 6000 rpm. | 132 / 180 at 5100 - 6200 rpm. | 132 / 180 at 4500 - 6200 rpm. | ||
| Torque, Nm | 155 at 3800 - 4000 rpm. | 155 at 3800 - 4000 rpm. | 250 at 1500 - 3500 rpm. | 250 at 1500 - 3500 rpm. | 250 at 1250 - 5000 rpm. | 250 at 1250 - 5000 rpm. | 280 at 1350 - 4500 rpm. |
| TRANSMISSION | |||||||
| Type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | M5 | A6 | M6 | R7 | M6 | R7 | R6 |
| Gear ratios: I / II / III / IV / V / VI / VII / z.x. | 3,77 / 2,10 / 1,28 / 0,88 / 0,67 / - / - / 3,18 | 4,67 / 2,53 / 1,56 / 1,13 / 0,86 / 0,69 / - / 3,39 | 3,50 / 2,09 / 1,34 / 0,93 / 0,97 / 0,78 / 0,65 / 3,72 | 3,78 / 2,12 / 1,36 / 1,03 / 0,86 / 0,73 / - / 3,60 | 3,76/ 2,27 / 1,53 / 1,13 / 1,18 / 0,96 / 0,80 / 4,17 | 3,46 / 2,05 / 1,30 / 0,90 / 0,91 / 0,76 / - / 3,99 |
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| main gear | 4,357 | 4,067 | 3,647 | 4,800 / 3,429 | 3,647 | 4,438 / 3,227 | 4,375 / 3,333 |
| CHASSIS | |||||||
| Suspension: front / rear | McPherson / elastic beam | McPherson / elastic beam | McPherson / elastic beam | McPherson / elastic beam | MacPherson / multi-link | MacPherson / multi-link | MacPherson / multi-link |
| Steering | rack and pinion with electric booster | rack and pinion with electric booster | rack and pinion with electric booster | rack and pinion with electric booster | rack and pinion with electric booster | rack and pinion with electric booster | rack and pinion with electric booster |
| Brakes: front / rear | ventilated disc / disc | ventilated disc / disc | ventilated disc / disc | ventilated disc / disc | ventilated disc / disc | ventilated disc / disc | |
| Tire size | 195/65R15, 205/55R16 or 225/45R17 | 195/65R15, 205/55R16 or 225/45R17 | 195/65R15, 205/55R16 or 225/45R17 | 195/65R15, 205/55R16 or 225/45R17 | 195/65R15, 205/55R16 or 225/45R17 | 205/55R16 or 225/45R17 |
"Only Octavia!" - answered the question "What are we going to watch?" my friend, who was going to change his old "Japanese". Indeed, with such authority, functionality, the number of positive reviews and the first place in the sales class in Russia, Skoda seems to have nothing to worry about at all. Or is there something? After testing the newly updated Czech bestseller, we had doubts. What happened? All the details are in the premiere Russian test drive.
No, it's not about looks. The new “face” of the car, of course, caused some controversy, but still, the updated liftback looks interesting live, although it is still unusual. Cardinal changes are not the most traditional feature of the brand, but the owner of the novelty will instantly be identified in the stream as the owner of the latest version of Octavia, at first attracting the views of those interested.
Four sections of headlights look especially good in the evening twilight, when spectacular diode contours appear. The headlights themselves are also diode, with a variable geometry of the light beam. In addition to optics, the updated Octavia received modified bumpers, thanks to which it became a little longer. Depending on the version, the rear track has slightly widened. Of the long-awaited changes - the appearance of an all-wheel drive version for the liftback body (before that, the 4x4 modification was offered only for the station wagon). Well, the buyer will appreciate the main innovations already inside the car.
Fashionable now white color from our point of view Skoda Octavia does not go. The color reduces the expressiveness of the edges and lines of the body, making the car visually “thicker”.
All changes to the interior are evolutionary, and they relate to a greater extent to the optional and decorative composition, because it would be dangerous to subject the interior, which is rightfully considered a reference, to architectural changes. Of course, exemplary ergonomics, ease of fit and quality of materials are left intact, so at first you even have to peer at what exactly is new in the car. And there are actually a lot of new ones. Moreover, these changes were discovered gradually, during the test.
Of course, first of all, the eye rests on the latest Columbus multimedia system with a large 9.2-inch screen and full tablet-touch control. Moreover, the quality and speed of response to touch can be recognized as the best of the existing ones. The brilliance and clarity of the picture also does not raise questions, not to mention the functionality. Adding a sonorous optional Canton acoustics to such a system can be considered a must. But not everyone will get such beauty. For simpler versions, Skoda offers three more multimedia solutions, characterized by smaller screens and a simplified set of functions.
Adjusting the seat and steering wheel reveals a button for heating the latter, which was not there before. And slamming the door behind you, you pay attention to the appearance of interior contour lighting, as on the latest Superb and Kodiaq models. The wheelbase has remained the same (2686 mm), and therefore the space in the car is still the same. Landing is expected without complaints, adjustment ranges - with a margin in all directions. A 220-volt socket, a pair of USB charging ports and a branded umbrella hidden in a special niche in the front seat were added to the traditional convenience and care for passengers. Heated sofa is no longer a surprise.
The pride of all Octavias is the trunk, it is still invincible among direct competitors, neither in terms of volume (568 liters) nor in terms of functionality. It has become a little easier to get into the bottomless hold of the station wagon (588 liters) due to the appearance of an electric door drive.
Do not surprise and motor range. On the updated Skoda Octavia, it remained unchanged. The base engine 1.6 (110 hp) was justifiably absent from the test: the most popular modification in Russia is well known and has been tested more than once. So the acquaintance began with the first turbo version 1.4 TSI (150 hp), the possibilities of which, however, are also not a secret. Although not without new experiences.
The main one is still subjective, but distinct. In the updated form, the driving characteristics of the car are shifting closer and closer towards the European trends - ecology and economy. The Skoda Octavia, which received a system for changing driving modes, reacts more and more lazily to the accelerator in its nominal state - the Eco-Comfort-Normal-Sport scale has clearly shifted to the left, closer to Eco. This became especially noticeable on the serpentines in the vicinity of Gelendzhik, where the test took place.
Fortunately, these modes are configured manually (Individual parameter), and for several components, including separately the engine, DSG box, damper stiffness and steering. Surprisingly, by translating everything possible into a sporty state, you get not a tense spring, which tires you with sharp reactions, but just the most unambiguous and predictable car in return. In general, we spent the rest of the time in the Sport mode, which can be called Fitness after all.
The power and elasticity of the 1.4 TSI engine is an absolute balance for any driving conditions, allowing you to comfortably use the car in the city and not feel a lack of traction when overtaking on the highway. The organizers of the test, of course, specifically brought journalists to long serpentines: the controllability and comfort setting, backed up by excellent stability, is the second parameter after practicality, for which the Octavia is loved and bought. True, the Skoda 1.4 TSI encounters sections of repaired roads with asphalt cuts harshly - a consequence of the semi-independent rear suspension. And so it's time to change to the top version - with a 1.8 TSI engine and a multi-link.
Of course, you don’t want to let go of the steering wheel of such an Octavia, and let go of the gas pedal far from the floor. 180 horsepower carries the liftback with the ease of a sea breeze at any speed, and the S-shaped bundles of mountain turns are just waiting to take your breath away in the next turn. Of course, the atmosphere and refinement of the sportiest Octavia RS is still far away, but the most powerful of the “civilian” Octavia deserves a prefix like S-line or something like that. The flaws of domestic roads are not terrible for the car - the softness, smoothness and silence with which the older version flies through potholes makes it slow down solely because of the danger of damaging rubber or wheels.
All this applies to the station wagon, which we already got in all-wheel drive. Alas, there was no off-road route on the way, and in terms of driving impressions on dry asphalt, the Octavia Combi is no different from a mono-drive liftback, although it is heavier than it by more than a centner. Therefore, we received pleasure from new electronic "bells and whistles". The car received an active cruise, an emergency automatic braking system and auto-steering in corners - everything that we have already seen on the new Superb. Now you can let go of the steering wheel and pedals for a while on the new Octavia: the car, guided by the markings, will turn the steering wheel itself and hit the brakes if the driver is distracted.
What is the bottom line?
So where are our doubts about success if none of the parameters have become worse, despite the fact that all the updates have benefited? And the fact that all these updates came from the upper class and premium segment. Just look at the composition of the new options: expensive multimedia, all-wheel drive, choice of driving modes, mechatronic chassis, adaptive LED light and partial autopilot systems, not to mention the leather interior and all kinds of electric drives.
Having opened the price lists of the tested versions, we gasped: Octavia 1.4 TSI - for 1.5 million rubles, with a 1.8 TSI engine - for two, and the all-wheel drive station wagon went beyond 2.3 million. And this is a "people's" brand! A little more - and Skoda will have to create a budget sub-brand.
Yes, the lion's share of Octavia sales is kept at the expense of the basic versions with a 1.6 engine, produced in Nizhny Novgorod, which still fit into the psychological bar “up to a million” at a price. But buyers of such versions will only see new headlights from updates - most of the options and impressions described in this test will simply be beyond their means. The Czechs would not play in premium: a couple more price increases - and only Rapid can remain in the tops of sales.
| Characteristics | Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI | Skoda Octavia 1.8TSI | Skoda Octavia Combi 1.8TSI 4x4 |
| Specifications | |||
| Length, width, height in mm | 4670 x 1814 x 1476 | 4670 x 1814 x 1476 | 1667 x 1814 x 1480 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1255 | 1318 | 1450 |
| Trunk volume, l | 568 | 568 | 588 |
| Clearance, mm | 156 | 156 | 156 |
| Engine | |||
| Type | Turbo petrol, 4R | Turbo petrol, 4R | Turbo petrol, 4R |
| Volume, see cube. | 1395 | 1798 | 1798 |
| Power, hp at rpm | 150/3500 | 180/5100 | 180/4500 |
| Torque, Nm at rpm | 250/1500 | 250/1250 | 280/1350 |
| Transmission | Robotic, 7-speed | Robotic, 7-speed | Robotic, 6-speed |
| Drive unit | Front | Front | Full |
| Driving parameters | |||
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, sec | 8.2 | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 216 | 229 | 227 |
| Average fuel consumption, l | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.6 |
