Skoda Octavia

Overview

Skoda Octavia is a mid-entry level car produced by Czech automaker Skoda Auto since 1996. This family car's appropriate exterior proportions allows its occupants to sit-in supreme comfort with enough legroom and boot space. It's been three generations since the first Octavia made its appearance in the auto world and still it is continuously generating tremendous sales numbers in 5-door hatchback and 5-door estate body styles. But the current generation leaps in producing wide range of Octavia's in different trim levels, of which UAE residents is lucky to have five different trim levels available in the market that too equipped in 1.4-litre, 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre engines.

Interior

Skoda Octavia comes with an impressive interior, ergonomically set equipment and utility segments. Multi-function steering wheel mounted with audio control, hands-free Bluetooth and gear changing function improves handling & operation of features by driver. Touch screen with CD Player, SD card reader, MP3, radio, telephone preparation GSM II with Bluetooth are provided complimenting your fun needs (further advancements equipped as per the variant you choose). 568-litres of cargo volume compartment is provided in all the trims wherein you can place your belongings. Besides, other interior aspects that makes your life luxurious includes Climatronic air conditioning with electronic regulation, front passenger side cooled storage compartment, rear centre armrest, front center armrest with Jumbo box and more.

Exterior

Skoda Octavia's exterior profile states authoritative presence of the vehicle featuring distinctively designed blackish-tinge grille above which small company insignia is placed on the bonnet. Rear end is equipped in lower set stop-brake lights, rear headlamps placed on the corners of boot lid and rear parking sensors. Overall proportions of the body is measured as 4659 x 1814 x 1461mm (L x W x H) along with the wheelbase of 2686mm which ensures ample cabin space to the occupants. 16 to 19 inch wheels comes fitted in this car, depending upon the variant you pick.

Engine Performance

Skoda Octavia is available in five different variants among which three trim levels are equipped in 1.4-litre TSI engine and other two powered in 1.8-litre TFSI and 2.0-litre engines. 1.4-litre TSI generates upright power output of 140 bhp and larger 1.8-litre TFSI engine churns out power output of 180 bhp. The massive engine amongst all, 2.0-litre (1984 cc) in-lined 4 cylinder turbo with direct fuel injection gives power output of 220 bhp along with the peak torque of 350 Nm between 1500 to 4400 rpm. Coupled with 6-speed DSG automatic transmission, this car can breach 0-100 kmph speed mark in quick 6.9 seconds. The top speed of the car with this engine is counted as 248 kmph. Coming to the fuel consumption segment, 2.0L engine gives 7.7 l/100km of mileage. Whereas with 1.4L engine, this car can cover the 100 km distance sipping 5.2-litres of fuel.

Braking Safety

Talking about the safety aspect & braking mechanism, Skoda Octavia trims slightly differs with each other. Still, all the standard safety features comes packed in base variant too, so there is no matter of extreme dissimilarity and debate. Park distance control and rear parking sensors assist the driver in parking this vehicle in tight spaces without getting your priced possession scratched. Red brake calipers and sports suspension is packed in the top-end trim offering smooth braking & handling of the vehicle. Front passenger, side and curtain airbags are provided for the safety of its occupants reducing collision effects. Bi-xenon headlamps with AFS, dynamic angle control, auto dimming rear view mirror, humidity sensors are other few safety aspects you will explore driving Skoda Octavia.

Verdict

Skoda Octavia is amongst the best selling cars in the world. But all in honesty its new variants came in the market doesn't differ much from the precedents. It gets good and a bit cheaper equipped with diesel engine otherwise pinning few more bucks, you can get a better luxury take!