A detailed review of the new Skoda Octavia: all four eyes. Column Eugene Melchenko

16.10.2019

Czech car Skoda does not stand still, keeps up with the times, and today the developers have been included in the search and introduction of new decisions on updating and improving their brainchild - Skoda Octavia..

In 2018, the car enthusiasts of our country will become the owners of a universal car Skoda Octavia.

Restying Restying Skoda Octavia in the Body 2018

Appearance pleasantly surprise fans;
Car salon will undergo colossal changes;
Multimedia filling will include modern innovative technologies;
The size of the useful space for the rear row passengers is increased;
The power component will remain at the same level;
Buy updated Skoda Octavi will be already in the first decade of 2018.;
The preliminary price of the new Skoda Octavia will be about 900,000 rubles.

The main changes in the appearance of the updated Skoda Octavia

Not so long ago, the press tried to catch the developers automobile concern Skoda AUTO, and specifically an artistic designer Josefa Kaban, in theft of other people's ideas appearance Octavia. But these accusations did not find evidence.

A surprisingly talented designer of the Skoda Auto concern embodied his vision in the appearance of an updated Octavia, and made him unique and sole of a kind.

Video Test Drive New Skoda Octavia 2018

Not left aside, from new trends, bumper and fog lights who have gained their improvement.

According to many fans of this Skoda series, real innovations, in the guise of the car, are perfectly harmonized with technical data, and give it an artistic and original style developed by Joseph Kaban.

The profile of the new Skoda Octavia 2018 looks more refined and modern thanks to wheels for wheels from 16 to 19 inches. But the view of the rear of the Liftback and the wagon remains in its former version.

Changes in the interior for passengers of the rear seats Skoda Octavia 2018

The dimensions, updated Skoda Octavia, will be 4670 millimeters in length, 1814 millimeters wide and 1461 millimeters in height. It will be pleasant to surprise the rear seats passengers an increase in 5 centimeters of the foot space.

The cozy atmosphere in the cabin of the new Skoda Octavia will create comfortable, heated seats, and compact folding tables, equipped with all the requirements of modernity, for maximum comfort on long trips.

Renewed Salon and Information and Entertainment Skkoda Octavia 2018

In the age of innovative technologies, there was no attention to the manufacturers Skoda Octavia. In his finish, still, the most expensive, high-quality and unique materials are applied.

All types of multimedia systems - AMUNDSEN, BOLERO, COLUMBUS and SWING are equipped with a newest touchscreen display with a 9.3-inch diagonal. The multimedia component includes:

built-in navigation system;
access point Wi-Fi;
Android AUTO;
Apple CarPlay;
as well as the PHONEBOX wireless charging from Skoda.

This makes Skoda Octavia 2018 luxury car For business, promising and passionate people.

Changes will also affect the mass of the machine and the trunk. The mass will significantly decrease due to the use of the latest finishing materials. The trunk, the new Skoda Octavia, will be much more suitable: in the body the wagon volume will be 610 liters, and in the body of Liftbek - 590 liters.

Modernization of security systems updated Skoda Octavia

Purchased Skoda Octavia, the buyer receives a huge set of various useful functions, which will undoubtedly delight all fans of this model and give confidence in safe driving And parking even a novice car enthusiast.

Technical characteristics of new products from the company Skoda

Updated Skoda Octavia will remain without any significant changes. technical part car. Buyers will be offered to choose nine engines (four diesel and five gasoline):

four-cylinder diesel turbocharged motors: TDI with a capacity of 1.6 liters, with a capacity of 110 and 90 horse power or TDI capacitance of 2 liters, with a capacity of 184 and 150 horsepower;
gasoline motors consisting of turbocharged varieties, with a capacity of one to two liters and with a capacity of 85 to 180 horsepower.

Most likely that for Russian buyers The following equipment will be presented:

Mpi - 1.6 liters, 110 horsepower;
TSI - 1.4 liters, 150 or 180 horsepower;
TDI - 2 liters of 150 horsepower.

One of the most sold car Skoda. Now is ready for its coverage in the middle of the cycle. We are talking about new, 2018 Skoda Octavia.

This model is a very important and significant model of the company. Since it is very practical and becomes more and more popular on the market, especially in Europe.

The current Octavia is now in the third generation, so the Czech manufacturer decided to give it some important updates to preserve it competitive.

New Skoda Octavia will bring many adjustments. The appearance will be covered with new head lighting lamps, and improved quality materials and many useful, additional features will be presented in the cabin.

Under the hood, the new Octavia is likely to work with the same strength units, but the automaker announced some updates. In addition, the Skoda will be supplied with several packages of options whose price will be very reasonable.

2018 Skoda Octavia will be available on basic, sports and RS rules. It will compete with new and Opel Astra.

2018 Skoda Octavia Engine

2018 Skoda Octavia will appear with several options for engines. It will be a 1.4 liter four-cylinder gasoline turbo engine, which can produce 148 horsepower.

Power installation will be connected to a seven-step gearbox with double clutch. However, the six-speed manual transmission will also be available. Standard front wheel design.

The second option will be 2.0 liter TSI, which can produce 245 horsepower. The following is 2.0 liter TDI, which will have a yield of about 180 horsepower.

In addition, it will also be available with 1.6 liter diesel engine. Higher configurations will be available with all-wheel drive configuration.

2018 Skoda Octavia Design and Specifications

2018 Skoda Octavia will continue to ride on an extended version of the MQB VW Group platform, which means the same dimensions as the current model. She has one of the best internal spaces in its class.

Outside, the car remained stringent and concise, but became more modern and technological.

He has modern LED headlamps of the original form, consisting of two parts on each side, a changed radiator grille and slightly converted front bumper.

At the back of the car, changes are also minimal. A slightly revised form of lanterns and the lid of the luggage compartment transformed.

The updated Skoda will be presented in several bodies, namely Liftbek and a chic wagon.

Skoda Octavia passed into new aluminum wheel disks A radius of 16 inches for a small interior trim, up to 18 inch wheels for maximum car configuration.

2018 Skoda Octavia Interior

When it comes to the interior, its main characteristics are the spaciousness and functionality.

This time the salon will be redone using better quality materials, such as soft to the touch of plastics.

It is usually very convenient even for passengers on rear seat. The cargo space is also quite large, but for more space, the second row can be folded. Front seats are very convenient and adjustable manually.

On the dashboard 8.0-inch, sensory, information and entertainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay supporting system will be installed.

As for the equipment, it comes in standard equipment with double-zone climate control, rear view camera, seven seat cushions, voice control, leather steering wheel.

Moreover, additional package Tech Pack adds a 9.2-inch touchscreen with navigation, testable access, CANTON audio system with 10 speakers and so on.

However, if you choose the most luxurious package, then you will receive leather seats, two USB ports, control of blind zones, helping the strip, heated seats, two more airbags.

2018 Skoda Octavia Release date and price

Most likely, 2018 Skoda Octavia will go on sale at the end of this year. As for pricing, it should start from about $ 24,000 and will rise to $ 44,000 for the maximum configuration.

Skoda is one of the few manufacturers who make very comfortable and technological cars, and then sell them for quite a small price. That is why all over the world these cars are very popular. But the biggest glory was played by the main sedan of this brand - Octavia. The car has a long history, and each restyling makes it better and better in all respects. Skoda Octavia 2019, having a marking A9, will acquire even more attractive appearance, functional lounge and get completely new engines. Under the update, not only sedan will fall, but also a wagon increased passibility Scout, as well as the cargo-passenger version of the Combi.

The new model received a lot of different decorative details, thanks to which the appearance of the car became even more attractive. Most of all the changes had to be on the front. From above, she phones very much like an old modification - the same stepped hood, a little tilted to the ground, the same radiator grille, which can be observed on all the machines of Skoda, and the same forked optics that appeared on the model recently. But the kit was noticeably transformed. If he used to be a strip of one air intake, now in the photo you can see as many three air intake systems: the trapezoidal in the center and square on the sides, which are also additionally decorated with thin lines of near light.

Very a bit updated and the profile of the car. The sides got: a new step-shaped skirt, completely different discs, more functional mirrors and a beautiful glass finish. Everything else remains the same.

Also new Body It can boast and slightly converted rear bumper. On the lid of the trunk, a full-fledged spoiler is now banging, and not the aerodynamic protrusion as most of the other sedans. Also, it is also possible to observe a large square optics and an evil exhaust, whose nozzles are divorced at different parts of the kit.

Salon

Inside the car acquired even better materials and a huge number of modern functionality, which competitors can only dream. New Skoda Octavia 2019 model year It is frozen by good skin and cloth, and metal inserts are also observed on the doors and dashboard.

The console has a rather rustic view, but it does not mean that it can do little. It is from here that there is a control of the bunch of options that the car is equipped. Only some features are configured through the physical buttons. Mostly it is climate control and heated chairs.

The tunnel is also quite simple to look, but not in fact. It consists of a handle to switch gear, handles parking brakeA number of buttons with which the trunk opens, the ride modes are changed and some other functions are changed, as well as some comfort elements - small bedrooms, armrest and several other holes for personal beliefs of the driver and passenger of the first row.

The steering wheel has a pleasant leather upholstery with metal inserts in the center. The knitting needles turned out to be subtle, but it did not prevent them from equipping their bunch of buttons controlling multimedia, telephone and helpers. The flap with devices is characterized by the presence of a plurality of sensors, thanks to which no breakdown or other information about the status of the machine will nourish the driver.

Car chairs deliver maximum comfort to all passengers, thanks to an excellent leather and alkantar finish, soft filling and additional functions, such as heated all seating, electrical adjustments, side support and even ventilation of the first row. The second row is no less convenient, but it can boast, in contrast to the first row, adjustment only the position of the back.

The capacity of the trunk has grown - in the database it is 568 liters, and when the backs of the rear row reaches the mark already in 1558 liters. In the universal, this indicator will be even more.

Specifications

Another parameter, thanks to which the car is very popular, is a wide selection of motors. Skoda Octavia 2019 will have both a row of engines that consume diesel and from those that gasoline consumes. First include aggregates at 1.6 liters, outstanding 90 and 110 forces, as well as 2.0, showing power in 150 and 184 forces. Characteristics are very worthy, which confirmed the test drive.

Gasoline aggregates have volumes from one to two liters and the power range from 85 to 180 forces. All motors are equipped with either six-speed mechanics or a machine for six or seven gears. Thanks to all this, the car is perfectly accelerated and consumes very little fuel in any ride mode.

Configuration and prices

The estimated price of the most simple version of the set of Skoda Octavia 2019 in Russia will be 900 thousand. The maximum completed car will cost the buyer by almost 2 million. The machine will be equipped with a huge number of modern options, among which will be: climate control on the front zone, adaptive cruise control, lighting and rain sensors, heating all chairs, steering, mirrors and windshield, automatic parking, rear view camera, monitoring of blind zones, door closer, reading road signs, driver monitoring, ride mode strictly in the strip, collision prevention system with other transport and pedestrians, adjustment of everything that can be, panoramic roof, invincible access and much Other.

Release date in Russia

On the roads of general use of European countries, the novelty will arrive in mid-2018. Start of sales in Russia should not wait before mid-2019.

Competitors

The most closely in the level of equipment and cost to Octavia was approached by such cars, as, and some Mercedes. But nothing from this list will turn place so cheap in the minimum configuration.

Performing the functions of the Rapid model, but in the class of crossovers, for the new Skoda model Kamik 2019, the configuration and prices (photos) will be formed by the same scenario. The initial version of Entry, as well as the relative electionback, does not shine the richness of the equipment, but nevertheless is able to offer the most profitable price list. As a result, the price of Skoda Kamiq 2019 in the new body from official dealers in Moscow will be 730,000 rubles *. In total, in the range of Czech crossover, there are 4 configurations, 3 types of engines and transmissions. At the initial stage, only front-wheel drive versions with a semi-dependent twisting beam will be offered as rear suspension. Thus, the technical characteristics of the Skoda Kamik 2019 model year in the Entry configuration assume the presence of a 1.6 liter of 90 forces, a 5-speed manual transmission and drive to the front wheels under the hood of a gasoline atmospheric motor. According to the latest news, official premiere New items will be held at the Beijing Motor Showing from April 25 to May 4 of this year, and the start of sales is scheduled for autumn. Taking into account the organization of the local assembly, the release date of Skoda Kamik in Russia can be expected no earlier than 2019.

The basic version of Skoda Kamik 2019 in the Entry equipment worth 730,000 rubles is able to offer a moderately sufficient set. standard equipment. In the equipment of this version will include: front electric windows, adjustment of the steering column in length and departure, as well as a driving chair in height, on-board computer, Central locking and folding in the proportion of 40/60 rear sofa. As systems providing active and passive security, Presents: driver front cushion, ABS and stabilization system (ESP). IN specifications Skoda Kamiq Entry 2019 at the price of 730,000 rubles is only a basic 90-strong motor in alliance with a 5-speed mechanical box Transmissions. More productive engines and automatic transmissions are presented in senior equipment, but air conditioning can be ordered at an additional cost (36 thousand rubles. *) And the body painting with the Metallic effect (14 thousand rubles *).

The main difference of the next further configuration Active for 785,000 rubles * should be recognized by the remote control of the central lock and the front passenger front passenger seat. However, the gamma of motors, transmissions and optional equipment expands quite extensively. Options include: branded audio system with MP3, rear view camera, heated front seats and rear-view mirrors, front fog lights, regular parking sensors, telephone hands free and bluetooth, as well as side pillows and security curtains. The price of a new model Skoda Kamik 2019 in the configuration Active with a 110-strong motor volume of 1.6 liters and 5-speed mechanics increases to 845,000 rubles. *, And for a 6-range automatic, offered only in alliance with this power unit, will have to pay Another 45 thousand rubles *.

The domain of an older configuration AMBITION is all optional equipment. previous version Active except for parking sensors and rear-view camera, for which they still have to pay extra. Plus, you can order: climate control, rain and light sensors, aluminum wheels of wheels, cruise control, LED headlights, branded navigation system, Assistant at the start of the mountain and start the engine with an adventure access button. In primary price Skoda. Kamik Ambition with a new body for 860,000 rubles * includes a 90-strong motor with mechanics. Supplements for a 110-strong unit and automatic will be 60 and 45 thousand rubles. *, Respectively. For a version with a turbo engine (125 hp) and a 7-speed robot will have to lay out 1,030,000 rubles *. Flagship style style For 930,000 rubles. * Gets: 4 airbags, alloy wheels and cruise control. Other options are identical to Ambition versions: surcharges for more powerful motors and automatic transmissions also correspond to the rates of the previous configuration.

New Body

Like all the latest models, for Skoda Kamik 2019, the new body (photo) is built on a MQB modular platform with a cross-location of the engine. The wheelbase is 2610 mm, which is similar to the rapid electionback indicator, however ground clearance (clearance) expected increased and corresponds to 200 mm, like the older KaroQ model. dimensions The new body of the Skoda Kamiq 2019 model year is equal to 4390 x 1750 x 1625 mm, and the main competitors mean Hyundai Protection and Renault Capture. When developing the Czech crossover, the best combination of comfort and manageability was set under urban exploitation, which contributes to the compact dimensions corresponding to the chassis settings and good noise insulation. The economic opportunities of the novelties are confirmed by a capacity-containing 450/1400 liters for its class with unfolded and folded seats, respectively.

Specifications

For the initial version of Skoda Kamik 2019 Specifications imply: acceleration to hundreds for 11.5 seconds, the maximum speed is 180 km / h and average flow Fuel 5.9 liters per 100 km. Such figures belong to the basic modification with an atmospheric engine of 1.6 liters with a capacity of 90 forces and a 5-speed manual transmission. Installing a more productive 110-strong power aggregate Improves dynamic characteristics up to 10.4 seconds and 190 km / h for overclocking and maximum speed respectively. The average consumption of gasoline remains at the same level. Automatic transmissions We are put on only engines for 110 and 125 (with turbocharged) forces. The first engine combines a classic 6-range automatic, whereas for the second unit there is an exclusively 7-speed robot with two couplings. As a result, in technical skoda characteristics Kamiq 2019 is: 11.5 (9.1) seconds to achieve the first hundred, 186 and 203 km / h Maxline and 5.2 (5.4) Middle Cost Litra per 100 km. In brackets - data for turbo-motor with a robot.

S Koda is going to sell more than 2 million cars in 2022 for 12 months. To achieve such results without expanding the model range, she can hardly succeed, so now it's time to talk about the possible novelties of the Czech company.

3 new SUVs from Skoda

Today, the most active development automotive market Observed in the SUV segment. Skoda has so far only, but in the very near future she is going to fix this omission and submit new crossovers to the public. The media appears information at once about three possible parquets from the Czech company.

Already at the end of this year, Skoda should show the concept of a 7-seater crossover, which is not yet official name and referred to in the press. In a series of car based on the second generations Volkswagen. Tiguan must go already in 2016. It will be published at the Klavny plant, as well as his "fellow" on the concern - similar SUV from the SEAT. Considering the popularity of crossovers in our country, Skoda will certainly bring Snowman And to us.

Skoda Yeti promise to update in 2017

Another new crossover in model row Will be the "younger brother" Yeti - compact car With a wheeled base of about 4.2 meters. In the press he is known under the unofficial name POLAR. Recently, the media slipped the information that as the basis for this parqueatnik can be used. The model will appear, presumably, by 2018.

And finally, the third SUV-novelty from Skoda should become Yeti second generation. The car has already been present for quite a long time on the market and needs a serious update that should take place in 2017. The new crossover generation will be built on the MQB platform, and the length of its wheelbase will be about 4.35 meters. Joseph Kaban promised that the updated Yeti would be distinguished by an expressive design, thanks to which it could not be confused with the Audi, Seat and Volkswagen machines on the same platform. At the same time, many elements of the design of the crossover will still be unified with "counterparts" on the concern, so as not to express its production.

Skoda Snowman Coupe - Czech version of BMW X6

One of the interesting novelties of Skoda of the near future can also be Snowman in the Coupe version - Czech analog BMW X6. The car can go to the market in 2019.

Skoda may have a BMW X6 version

However, while the fate of this model is not fully determined - everything will depend on the development of the crossover market. If in the next two years Skoda will receive a forecast for the sale of such a car with a circulation of 20,000 - 30,000 copies for the year, the project will be given "Green Light".

New generation Citigo.

The smallest car Skoda - Citigo. - It will be updated in 2018 - 2019. The miniature model will still have a lot in common with Volkswagen Up! and SEAT MII, but in terms of design will be a much distinctive first generation.

After changing generations Citigo will get a completely electrical version. The electric car will have an engine with a capacity of 60 horsepower, it will be able to overcome a distance of 150 - 200 kilometers on a complete charge.

New generation Rapid and Octavia

Rapid and Octavia. Today, the best-selling skoda cars. The Czech company is unlikely to think about the change of their generations until 2020. At the same time, restyling and expansion of modifications is quite real for these models of the prospect. So, there are rumors that Octavia can become a 5-door coupe, although this information is not yet confirmed. But about expanding the versions of L & K, Scout and Monte Carlo for Rapid and Octavia repeatedly said representatives of Skoda.

Changing generations waiting for octavia and rapid not earlier than 2020

Successor Roomster.

Already in 2016, Skoda should show a successor Roomster.. The minivan is essentially a new car that has little common with the original car of the Czech company, which, unfortunately, has not been greatly popular. The car is developed on the basis of a new Volkswagen Caddy., and produce it will be in Poland. In 2018, a hybrid version of the model is also possible.

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