Skoda Octavia is one of the most famous and popular models famous Czech brand. Since the production of this symbol of practicality and reliability began, more than a million units have been released into the world, many of which to this day, years later, roam the roads of all countries of the world. In this article, we will tell the story of this world-famous liftback and the features of each of the generations released at different times.
Brief background
First time S koda Octavia appeared back in the late 50s, when a car under this name saw the light of day. The machine turned out to be so successful that the end of the production of this version dates back only 20 years later. A number of installed engines could do without overhaul up to 500 thousand kilometers.
However, the model turned out to be too old from a moral point of view, and the concern was forced to stop production. Only after almost two decades, the company decided to repeat its former triumph, and it succeeded.
Generation one
The Skoda Octavia first saw the light in 1996, long before the modern version of this family car appeared. At that time, Skoda had one interesting position in its description, the body type was “liftback”. This exotic word means a cross between a sedan and a hatchback, and it is this feature that has affected such a frenzied popularity of the car all over the world.
However, the company did not stop there, a few years later the Skoda Octavia wagon version entered the market, which received the Combi marking. Thus, we managed to get a car with an increased trunk volume and a more comfortable interior.
In 2000, the Skoda Octavia was restyled, it received an improved front end design and optics. A little later, the RS version saw the light, which for the first time joined the range of versions with all-wheel drive.
The engines represent a wide range, it includes naturally aspirated 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6, as well as a 1.9 turbodiesel, which drivers immediately fell in love with for its efficiency and durability.
Generation two
The second version of the Skoda Octavia has undergone major changes, which are reflected in both the appearance and the technical part of the model. So, here you can see the updated front end and optics, smoother and rounder body lines and transitions. In general, the appearance of the Skoda Octavia remained recognizable.
Among the innovations in the technical part of the entire range of versions, one can name the appearance of a multi-link suspension in front and a four-link suspension located on rear axle. In addition, it was first proposed robotic box transmission, which could not be found on any other model of the concern.
For the first time, a version of the Skoda Octavia Scout was presented, which joined the exotic and small class of station wagons. off-road. The first generation Haldex coupling was used here.
The range of power units has expanded, a 1.6 engine with a capacity of 116 Horse power and a 2-liter turbodiesel with a power of up to 140 horsepower. Three options are offered as transmissions: manual transmission, automatic transmission and the latest dual-clutch robot specially designed for the Skoda Octavia.
Generation three
The latest generation of the model was released about four years ago. The list of changes turned out to be so wide that even the manufacturer himself officially classified the model as premium segment C-class. Not only the list of installed options has increased, but also the dimensions of the body, which, in comparison with old version, added 9 centimeters in length.
Changes have become noticeable both in the interior and exterior. The owner had at his disposal numerous electronic assistants, which the Skoda Octavia did not have before. At the same time, the body received faceted features and became more aggressive and solid.
Skoda finally lost atmospheric engines, only turbodiesels and gasoline-powered turbo engines remained. Among them are units with a volume of 1.2 to 1.8 liters with a capacity of 85 to 180 horsepower in the maximum versions of the Skoda Octavia.
Summing up
The history of the Skoda Octavia is extremely rich: the line of versions includes both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive modifications with engines of different power and volume. To this day, this car remains one of the most popular representatives of the C-class, since it differs not only in well-thought-out ergonomics, but also in reliability, which not every representative of this segment can boast of.
The Skoda Octavia is the car that made the Czech automaker famous throughout the Eurasian continent. The post-war socialist period was marked by stagnation for Skoda, and in order to rectify the situation, 30% of the company was sold to Volkswagen AG. In 1995, the German share rose to 70%, which marked the beginning of the emergence of the "Volkswagen for the poor" on the market. Octavia marked the advent people's car With German quality And affordable price, becoming one of the most successful brainchild of the company.
What do you remember about the first generation?
Start of sales began in 1996. Created on the platform A4 hatchback, had spacious trunk 530 liters in the normal state of the cabin and 1330 liters with the seats folded down. Next came the station wagon version and maximum load bulk cargo increased to 1530 liters.
Octavia A4 of the first generation in the original version was produced until 2000. Then a restyled version appeared on the conveyor, which received updated optics and smoother body lines, several new engines were added. Restyling eliminated children's sores and reliably strengthened the status of Octavia as a people's car in the minds of people.
Engines
Traditionally, the Skoda Octavia was equipped with engines from the Volkswagen concern, which are distinguished by unpretentiousness, reliability and ease of maintenance. However, not all units are equally good, so we have highlighted the best and worst models.
Worst Motors:
1.4V (AMD)- the only motor in the line, own production Czech company. The lower-valve, eight-valve engine produced a modest 60 hp. and 120 N.m. torque. These indicators were not enough even for comfortable ride in the city, and the consumption was approaching more voluminous counterparts. There was also a 16-valve version capable of developing 15 hp. more, but it did not meet modern requirements.
1.6V (AEE)- an atmospheric ally of "budget" configurations. His 75 horses hardly moved the car in the city, and when loaded and on country roads, he frankly suffocated from lack of power.
1.8V (AGN)- rare guest secondary market and so unloved eight-valve 125 hp Despite the noticeably greater power of 125 hp compared to previous engines, just one advantage is not enough to close the increased consumption of gasoline, oil, and electrical problems.
1.9 SDI (AGP)- another archaism, with a modest 133 N / m of torque and 60 horses. In general, the motor is reliable, unpretentious and, in rare cases, can be used as the heart of a workhorse. But on the other side of the scale there are such weak points - high flow, high noise, weak dynamics.
Which best motor for the first generation? - it is impossible to answer unambiguously, since each unit has its fans and haters. We have selected the most reliable, popular and popular among the existing ones in the line, these are:
1.6 8V- torque of 145 N.m., an aluminum block and the absence of sores - that's what they love this motor for.
1.8T- a special unit with 20 valves and a turbine produced 150 hp, and its sports version was all 180. Such a motor is preferred by those who put speed in the first place. Unlike analogues, this turbocharged engine did not suffer from oil starvation, excessive consumption lubricant, although the repair of the complex upper part of the engine can result in a round sum.
Advantages
Roomy trunk.
A body galvanized on both sides begins to “bloom” only after an accident or similar mechanical damage, otherwise corrosion is quite rare even on the first versions.
The cost of a used car is less than that of single-platform competitors.
Large selection of kits and bodies.
Fifteen power units.
Flaws
If there are power windows in very coldy, the glass itself may stick to the seals.
Insufficient rigidity of the body of the pre-styling version could lead to cracks in the glass.
The timing belt requires constant replacement at least once every 70 thousand km. What year do you think the release of this modification lasted until? Before the release of the second generation? But no! The first Octavia with the Tour prefix remained on the assembly line until 2010.
Second generation
The updated Skoda Octavia entered the conveyor in 2004. Now the car was created on the A5 platform, so the design was noticeably updated, new engines appeared. The lineup was supplemented with an all-wheel drive version of the Scout, which is a modification of the station wagon. Motors began to be aggregated by the unloved majority DSG box. It is worth noting that if the version with wet clutches gradually gained popularity, then the modification with dry discs for a long time rooted in the minds of compatriots the association of the DSG system with huge expenses.
Applicable motors
Again the status of the best engine has to be shared among several models. Most popular on domestic market steel motors:
1.8TSI- the most purchased motor on the market. What is good about this variation of the motor is reliability. Diseases here are minimal - the chain must be changed every 100 thousand, despite the fact that the manufacturer considers this part maintenance-free. The engine forgives the low quality of the oil, but you should not save on gasoline, otherwise the nozzles will fail, along with the pump.
1.6 - The second place is occupied by the familiar atmospheric eight-valve with distributed injection. The motor has gained success for its affordability, ability to withstand up to 350 thousand mileage and cheap service. He also has weak points. So, the pump must be replaced along with the timing belt, the ignition coil often fails, along with high-voltage wires. Sometimes valve stem seals lose their elasticity ahead of time, and then the motor starts to blow blue smoke.
1.4TSI- a dark horse that has become extremely popular among motorists. Low consumption at excellent dynamics in the city and on the highway - they amaze any motorist. There are also sores, like weak pistons, on models before 2011. There can be trouble with the liquid intercooler, which clogs easily and can let antifreeze into the intake manifold.
Most frequent breakdowns
Because of Low quality painting, the paint layer easily bubbles, exposing the galvanized body.
Electronic units and wiring engine compartment sensitive to moisture and quite often becomes the reason for a visit to the service.
The first models quickly wore out the rear silent blocks of the front suspension.
Plastic bag " bad roads"Suffers from a quick breakdown of the rear springs.
Alarm relay button, often fails.
Advantages
High-quality interior with decent materials, even in a budget configuration.
Excellent safety performance for driver, passengers and pedestrians.
Modest consumption for the presented motors, as well as small cost service and consumables.
The price in the secondary market is lower than that of competitors.
third generation
From 2012 to the present, the third generation has been produced Skoda car Octavia, on the universal MQB platform. New base allowed designers and engineers to realize more bold fantasies. The output turned out to be the most beautiful model in 16 years, which after a while will become even more attractive after restyling. Changed not only appearance but the whole concept of the car.
Now even in basic configuration the driver does not feel disadvantaged, and the most expensive versions will compete with Volkswagen and Audi. This is noticeable in the cost, which is very close to the presented brands. If earlier the driver received more for his money, now you can think about buying the original, not a copy. Like other generations, the third one has its pros and cons, although there are fewer and fewer negative factors every year.
Overview of power plants
For the whimsical domestic driver, the choice of engines was simplified as much as possible, leaving the 1.6 atmosphere that everyone loved and two turbo engines of 1.4 and 1.8 liters. They are combined with a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or robotic DSG 6 or 7 steps. The latter, traditionally, will be in the minority, although the wet clutch system and work on previous errors promise drivers smooth switching, quiet operation and no overheating when trying to park uphill.
Advantages
Beautiful interior and nice materials, good sound insulation
Excellent ergonomics.
The abundance of electronic systems.
Quality multimedia.
Bold appearance.
Affordable cost of the basic configuration.
2 year unlimited mileage warranty (taxi drivers will appreciate it)
Flaws
Zhor oil in a motor with mileage.
The DSG box did not get rid of all its shortcomings.
Large PTF glass, easily broken by stones.
There is no gas stop on the hood.
ESP won't turn off
Rigid suspension
In custody
Each of the generations has its pros and cons, but this car managed to carry its main features through the decades. What every driver will love the Skoda Octavia for is safety for the driver and passengers, reasonable cost of the car and operation, durable components and assemblies. The driver also gets one of the largest trunks in the class, allowing you to carry everything you need. Not on last place there is an appearance that, although it does not seem particularly attractive, allows you to maintain the "freshness" of the appearance even after decades.
model Skoda series Octavia (Czech Škoda Octavia) is presented in three generations. The car got its name in the late 50s, when the company presented the eighth Škoda model, which received the name Octavia (from Latin Octo - eight).
Generation I A3 1U
In 1996, sales of the new Škoda Octavia line were launched. The first Octavia model was produced in a liftback body, which received the name Octavia I. Two years later, the company introduced a station wagon modification, which was called Combi. Both models were originally front-wheel drive, and only at the end of the twentieth century did the company begin to produce all-wheel drive modifications of the Octavia I. Models of the first Octavia generations also differed in configuration: from the simplest Classic to the luxury Laurin & Klement. At the beginning of the 21st century, Škoda released sports models RS and WRS.
Skoda Octavia I generation 1996
Generation IIA5 1Z
To keep up with the times, Škoda introduced the Octavia II in 2004. The car has increased in overall dimensions and the interior space has become more comfortable. The company also offered two models: the Octavia A5 liftback and the Octavia A5 Combi station wagon. The changes also affected the engines, thanks to various modifications the car has become more economical and more environmentally friendly. Traditionally, Škoda later introduced a sports version of the Octavia A5 RS, in 2007 the lineup was replenished with a new four-wheel drive vehicle with increased ground clearance, called Škoda Octavia Scout.
Generation III A7
At the end of 2012, Škoda introduced the updated Octavia A7, which is positioned as a C-class car. Octavia A7 has become longer, wider and taller than its predecessors. Accordingly, the dimensions of the interior are impressive, probably none of the cars in the C segment can boast such a huge inner space. The range of engines has also been updated and many innovative solutions have been added to ensure traffic safety. The range of Octavia A7 remained almost the same. Models that are assembled in Russia at factories in Nizhny Novgorod and in Kaluga are adapted to Russian roads and meet all quality standards. Quality control of vehicles and components is carried out under the control of German and Czech specialists. It should be noted that the sports version of the Octavia A7 RS has become the fastest of all models released by Škoda.
Link and photo here http://www.octavia-avto.ru/rs
Generation IV
In the coming 2015, the company plans to introduce crossover Skoda Octavia Scout. Positions his company as "a passenger car with the soul of an SUV." As they say, let's wait and see.
The first Skoda Octavia was designed by Volkswagen engineers. The Octavia I is essentially a cheap German car. She quickly became a hit among new cars and lasted 14 years on the assembly line. Today it is one of the most interesting offers on the secondary market.
History and design of the model.
With its appearance, the Skoda Octavia made a strong impression. The car was noticeably different from the rough Felicia. Built on the VW Golf IV platform, the Octavia featured large overhangs. With a length of 4.5 meters, it wheelbase was only 2.51 m. This led to the fact that the proportions of the body were not harmonious enough, but thanks to the designers, the classic contours looked attractive.
Skoda Octavia was available as five-door hatchback and station wagon (since 1998). In 1999, an all-wheel drive version appeared, as well as an exclusive version - Laurin & Klement.
In 2000, the car underwent a facelift - the appearance of the front and rear bumper, radiator grilles, headlights and dashboard. Even in the cheapest trim levels, the interior design began to resemble the VW Golf. Before the update, only the most expensive versions looked like this. IN model range a sports version of the RS appeared (since 2002 it has also been an RS station wagon) with a 180 hp engine, lowered suspension, sports bumpers and a spoiler.
In 2004, the second generation Octavia took over. But the first model was produced for another six years, however, under named Octavia tour.
In 2001, the Skoda Octavia got into crash tests according to the version Euro NCAP and earned 4 out of 5 stars.
Interior and equipment.
Salon Czech car in size does not differ from the VW Golf IV. The relatively short wheelbase makes it relatively comfortable to sit on the back sofa only together, and even then, if the passengers are not too tall. The trunk is a record large in the class - from 528 to 1330 liters in the hatchback and from 548 to 1512 liters in the station wagon.
The front panel does not impress even in restyled models, and the finishing materials are not of the highest quality. Improvements are noticeable only in the Tour version, but then the Skoda Octavia II had already appeared. If someone wants to feel at least a little luxury, then you need to look for the Laurin & Klement version, which has leather trim and small wood-like interior details.
Skoda Octavia Laurin&Klement.
In the early years of production, the equipment of the basic version of the LX was modest: power steering, driver airbag, immobilizer and a four-speaker audio system. In 1999 in standard equipment included ABS, passenger airbag and side airbags. After restyling even the bumper basic versions began to be painted in body color.
Before the facelift, in addition to Laurin & Klement, versions LX, GLX, SLX were offered. After restyling, they were replaced by Classic, Ambiente, Elegance and RS. There was also limited edition Limited Edition, which after 2004 became known simply as Tour.
Engines and their disadvantages.
In addition to the weakest 1.4 8V with 60 hp. ( old motor own design by Skoda), all engines went to Octavia from the hands of Volkswagen engineers. Among them, you can find instances capable of running on gas (1.6 8V and 2.0 8V), strong and tuneable 1.8 turbocharged and the famous 1.9 TDI in several variations. The car was equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 5 or 4-speed automatic.
Gasoline engines - typical malfunctions and recommendations.
The smallest 1.4 8V with 60 hp. too weak for a Czech car. Dynamic characteristics of a more modern 16-valve version of the 1.4-liter 75 hp engine. worse than expected. The best choice will become the Skoda Octavia with a 1.6-liter engine producing 101 hp. (after restyling 102 hp). This motor is reliable, relatively cheap to repair and tolerates the installation of gas equipment.
A 1.8-liter gasoline unit with five valves per cylinder, due to its complex design, is more expensive to repair and has a risk increased wear block heads. This should not be forgotten by those looking after the Skoda Octavia with 1.8 Turbo. Thrill seekers will love this engine, especially in the charged RS version. Before buying, you need to check the condition of the turbocharger. The cost of its restoration is at least $240.
Diesel engines - typical malfunctions and recommendations.
The weakest in the line diesel engines atmospheric 1.9 SDI with 68 hp It almost never breaks, but has sluggish dynamic characteristics, and fuel consumption is not much different from the more advanced and powerful 1.9 TDI Volkswagen developments. This is one of the most successful diesel engines. But the motor is no longer modern, noisy and vibrates noticeably. Do not forget that the young years of the Octavia 1.9 TDI are long gone, which increases the risk of malfunctions.
The very first 1.9 TDI with 90 and 110 hp. powered by high pressure fuel pump, subsequent 101 and 130 hp. - injector pumps. The former are more tolerant of poor quality fuel and cheaper to repair, but less flexible. Repair of high-pressure fuel pumps costs from $200 and more, and injectors about $120 (more expensive in engines with pump-injectors). Weak versions of the 1.9 TDI do not have a dual flywheel and a variable geometry turbocharger, which are installed only in the most powerful versions. None of these engines are equipped with a particulate filter.
The cost of replacing a dual mass flywheel is about $750, and a turbocharger is about $210 (fixed geometry) and $450 (variable geometry). For an EGR valve replacement, you will have to pay about $ 150.
Suspension.
The Czech compact has a suspension similar in design to the Volkswagen Golf IV. The front is MacPherson struts, the rear is a torsion beam. For all-wheel drive versions on the rear axle multi-link scheme. Both cars are confident on the road. Suspension courageously endures severe tests on Russian roads and repairs are neither difficult nor expensive. The choice of alternative substitutes is wide. Failed front arm bushings and rear beam bushings can be replaced for just over $300.
Other malfunctions.
When inspecting the Skoda Octavia, it is necessary to pay attention to the condition of the low-lying oil pan and check steering rack. Leaks will indicate the need for repair, which means another additional cost.
Unlike previous models of the Czech brand Skoda Octavia, the first generation is well protected from corrosion. Revisions require fenders, sills and a tailgate in the area of the registration plate.
Conclusion.
The first copies can be purchased very cheaply, but these will be hackneyed cars. There are a lot of Octavius from Europe on the market with diesel engines and long runs. Meet petrol versions from the hands of the first owners, but their equipment is often poor - there is not even an air conditioner.
Skoda Octavia I is recommended for those who are looking for practical car, simple and inexpensive to repair, with great choice readily available spare parts. Sports fans will love the RS version. A used Skoda Octavia will last a long time and will not empty your pocket, provided that the copy you get is in very good condition and you do not neglect timely service.
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Time flies unnoticed: it would seem that the Škoda Octavia is sold quite recently, but the third generation of the car is approaching the equator, and the very first Octavia this year turns 20 years old. And talking about its birth, we need to rewind a little more, to the period of the collapse of the Soviet empire and the union of economic mutual assistance of the socialist countries.
At the end of 1989, the so-called gentle (velvet) revolution took place in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, after which the country saw a rapid dismantling of the socialist regime and a planned economy with a transition to capitalist rails and market relations.
Of course, such changes could not but affect such an important branch of Czech engineering as Automotive industry. Indeed, by the end of the eighties, rear-engined Skodas became, and latest development under the name Favorit, although it looked good in comparison with the Soviet Sputnik, it could not compete on equal terms with “real” European-made cars.
The new country needed new cars. And the oldest Czech manufacturer from Mlada Boleslav - in a strategic partner that would allow the former glory of the Škoda brand to be revived.
In the early stages, the Germans from BMW and the French from Renault were among the contenders. However, the Volkswagen AG concern was able to offer the country's government the most interesting conditions, which in December 1990 led to the start of cooperation with Volkswagen. The Germans did not wait long and "worked hot", that is, they began cooperation with the Czechs shortly after the events of November-December, which a few years later led to the formation of two independent states - the Czech and Slovak Republics.
mutual interest
Each of the parties was interested in each other: the management of Škoda needed an experienced partner who would be able to develop competitive models and could invest serious finances in production, which would allow Skoda to revive, ridding it of a kind of "ghost of socialism" in DNA. In turn, the Germans were interested in the Czech company due to its rich historical heritage, as well as thanks to high level development of mechanical engineering in the country in the pre-socialist period.
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As a result, on April 16, 1991, the parties announced the launch of a new company called ŠKODA, automobilová a.s. At the same time, the German side acquired a 31% stake in Skoda for 620 million marks.
The Czech brand not only became the fourth brand of the concern, which at that time already included Volkswagen brands, Audi and Seat. No, the Germans really decided to breathe into a brand with a long history new life giving it new breath.
To begin with, the new co-owners quite quickly and very competently used what was already available - the platform of the Skoda Favorit model, on the basis of which an “improved version” called Felicia appeared. Felicia fell in love with both the Czechs themselves and their former brothers in the socialist camp, because a relatively inexpensive machine looked good and was very reliable. The success of the first, albeit “transitional” model of the post-socialist period only confirmed the Germans in the correctness of their decision.
That's why Volkswagen Group already at the end of 1995, he increased his share of ownership to 70%, which cost 1.4 billion marks. The name of the company was changed to Škoda Auto, a.s. And already in May 2000, the Czech brand came under the full control of the German co-owner, who bought the remaining 30% of the property from the Czech side for 12.3 billion kroons.
New model, single platform
Of course, the Germans did not increase their share of ownership in the Czech enterprise in order to produce the Felicia model and similar cars with a “socialist heritage”.
Already in September 1996, Škoda was able to surprise the world with the new Octavia. The car with a beautiful female name was well known to the older generation of Czechoslovak motorists, because from 1959 to 1971 Octavias were already produced in Mlada Boleslav. In order to emphasize the deep historical roots of the brand and to pay respect to the past, the German partners named fundamentally new model that's right - Octavia, assigning it an internal index Mk1 (1U).
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Cars of the first years of production can be distinguished by optics - before restyling, the headlights had glass lenses
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Cars of the first years of production can be distinguished by optics - before restyling, the headlights had glass lenses
What was interesting and surprising Octavia of the first generation? First of all, unification with other models of the VW Group. After all new car originally created on single platform A4 (PQ34), which produced golf-class cars of other brands of the concern.
Of course, this platform was the latest - Skoda did not have to wear the "old coat", as one might think. On the contrary, the platform Audi A3 Mk1 (8L), Volkswagen Golf / Bora Mk4 (1J) and Seat Leon Mk1 (1M) were created either simultaneously with the Octavia, or even a little later, as was the case with the Audi TT and Volkswagen Beetle, released in 1998. Thus, the Czech company has a solid and modern platform on which the corresponding vehicle was created.
A little about the secret of success
In the table of ranks, that is, according to the internal hierarchy of the VW Group, Skoda took the lowest line, becoming a kind of " entrance ticket"into the world of European quality (looking ahead, now the priorities have changed - Skodas, all other things being equal, are already more expensive than Seats that have moved down the hierarchy). However, the concept “like Volkswagen, only cheaper” in the 90s did not mean at all that in terms of a set of consumer qualities, the Czech car was in some ways much inferior to the more eminent deutsche marks. More modest, but no less qualitative - this approach worked.
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The right-hand drive Octavia was produced for the UK and Ireland markets.
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The right-hand drive Octavia was produced for the UK and Ireland markets.
Being less flashy and cheaper from the inside, Škoda really did not lose in anything to more expensive classmates from the same concern, pleasantly surprising the new owners with its quality factor and reliability. Excellent value for money was appreciated even in such a car-saturated country as the UK. Yes, and tight-fisted burghers bought Octavia perfectly, quickly figuring out that it differs from its native Volkswagen mainly in design and emblems.
The Czechs and the Germans managed to create a very accurate car together. And on time.
Octavia turned out to be exactly the (and such) car that both internal and external consumers needed. In 1997, when the car began to appear en masse in car dealerships and on the streets, the appearance seemed very modern, although the designers managed to “ignore” the then rampant biodesign.
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The first generation Octavia still looks elegant today
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The first generation Octavia still looks elegant today
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The first generation Octavia still looks elegant today
Thanks to restraint and the absence of expressive solutions like the "Ford" new egde of the same period, Skoda managed to create a car with a "timeless" design - even now, two decades later, the first generation Octavia is perceived as not particularly outdated, but simply a classic car. Which is highly valued in the secondary market.
Engines
The motor line was created with an eye to maximum practicality, and, of course, it turned out to be already “Volkswagen”: no VR6 engines and other frills, only in-line “fours”. Over a decade and a half of production, under the hood with a characteristic protrusion, there were a dozen and a half modifications of diesel and gasoline units most different power: from "vegetable" versions with a volume of 1.4 liters and a power of 60-75 liters. With. to "charged" turbocharged 1.8-liter variants, which developed 150-180 hp depending on the modification. With.
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"Charged" versions can be distinguished by the shape front bumper and big wheels
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"Charged" versions can be distinguished by the shape of the front bumper and large wheels
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“Unreal sport”: in Ukraine they produced a version with a 150-horsepower 1.8T engine and a package of parts from the RS version
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“Unreal sport”: in Ukraine they produced a version with a 150-horsepower 1.8T engine and a package of parts from the RS version
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“Unreal sport”: in Ukraine they produced a version with a 150-horsepower 1.8T engine and a package of parts from the RS version
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“Unreal sport”: in Ukraine they produced a version with a 150-horsepower 1.8T engine and a package of parts from the RS version
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“Unreal sport”: in Ukraine they produced a version with a 150-horsepower 1.8T engine and a package of parts from the RS version
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“Unreal sport”: in Ukraine they produced a version with a 150-horsepower 1.8T engine and a package of parts from the RS version
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Released in 2002, the "limited" batch of 100WRC cars differed in body color and equipment
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Released in 2002, the "limited" batch of 100WRC cars differed in body color and equipment
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Released in 2002, the "limited" batch of 100WRC cars differed in body color and equipment
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Octavia even took part in the World WRC rally
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Octavia even took part in the WRC World Rally Championship
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Octavia even took part in the WRC World Rally Championship
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Octavia even took part in the WRC World Rally Championship
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Octavia even took part in the WRC World Rally Championship
In Europe, the first generation Octavia has always been in demand with a diesel engine, because 1.9-liter engines with a capacity of 90-130 liters. With. proved to be very durable and economical. In the first years of production (before restyling), there was even an atmospheric version of the 1.9 SDI with a capacity of 68 hp. With.
The 1.8-liter turbo engine developed 150-180 hp. With.
One of the most popular on Octavia after restyling was a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, which, depending on the version, developed 101 hp. With. (AEH/AKL) or 102 l. With. (AVU/BFQ). With him, Octavia had sufficient power, but at the same time remained "omnivorous" and quite economical. Over time, in addition, it turned out that such “engines” “run” 300-400 thousand kilometers without any problems, even in our conditions.
Facilities
Despite the fact that outwardly the first generation Octavia resembled a sedan with a short trunk, its body type is a liftback. Its characteristic feature is a huge luggage compartment (528 liters), which, with the transformation of the rear seats, increased to an impressive 1,328 liters.
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Although visually it seems that the trunk is separated into a separate volume, its lid rises along with the glass
In fairness, we note that the Octavia Mk1, like the platform Audi and Volkswagen, could not boast of much space in the back seat - primarily because of the relatively small (2,512 mm) wheelbase. However, in the late nineties, some tightness in the legroom rear passengers They didn’t pay attention yet, and over time, the happy owners of the first Octavias simply got used to the fact that they couldn’t comfortably transport two-meter basketball players in the back seat of their car.
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In Europe, the practical and reliable Octavia was often used as a company car.
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In Europe, the practical and reliable Octavia was often used as a company car.
Versions
As befits a serious manufacturer, Skoda offered a new model not only with a wide range of engines, but also in the most different configuration. If the initial equipment of Octavia (especially before restyling!) Was very modest and did not involve "excesses" like electric windows and air conditioning, then the "top" configurations were equipped to the highest standard.
For example, the personalized version of Laurin & Klement, named after the names of the founders of the company, could boast of light leather upholstery, wood trim, automatic climate control, sunroof and other "bells and whistles". There was also very interesting modification"4x4" - as you might guess, this version was distinguished by permanent all-wheel drive. At the same time, a car equipped with a turbo engine (gasoline or diesel) and manual transmission, was by no means a crossover or SUV, but thanks to all the drive wheels on slippery road the driver of such an Octavia felt much more confident.
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Especially for the government of the Czech Republic, a small batch of cars with an extended base was produced
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All-wheel drive station wagon offered maximum opportunities for relatively little money.
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All-wheel drive station wagon offered maximum opportunities for relatively little money.
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All-wheel drive station wagon offered maximum opportunities for relatively little money.
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All-wheel drive station wagon offered maximum opportunities for relatively little money.
