The 4x4 option was only available with the 1.8 T 150 bhp (112 kW 152 PS) petrol engine, the 1.9 TDI 90 bhp (67 kW 91 PS) diesel engine, or the 2.0 L petrol engine, all coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and with the 1.9 TDI-PD ( Pumpe-Düse) 100 bhp (75 kW 101 PS) diesel engine which came with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It had higher ground clearance and a bigger fuel tank carrying 63-litre (17 US gal 14 imp gal) compared to the 55-litre (15 US gal 12 imp gal) standard front wheel drive versions. The facelifted Octavia featured a 4x4 wheel drive version both for the estate and more popular liftback models, and used the Haldex Traction clutch, like other Volkswagen Group A platform based cars ( Volkswagen Golf Mk4, Audi A3 and SEAT León Cupra R4). Revisions to the facelifted model included independent rear suspension and revised interior. It became a huge success in India, selling 44,900 units. In India, the Octavia was launched in 2002 and was an instant hit for its frugal engines and solid build. First generation Skoda Octavia was discounted in the United Kingdom when second generation was launched in 2004 In some markets, the first generation Octavia was still known as Octavia, and the newer model was referred to as the new Octavia, Octavia5 (Greece) or Laura (India). In Germany, and other parts of West Europe, as well as Asia, the first generation model was marketed as the Octavia Tour, while the newer model is marketed as the Octavia. The first generation Octavia had a facelift in 2000, and was still manufactured and marketed in some markets, even after the second generation was introduced in 2004. In the United Kingdom, sales began in 1998 and the mid-size car was a success, nearing the success of established large family car favourites such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra. This generation was made available in liftback or estate styles. The first generation Octavia was released in November 1996 and was built at the modernised Škoda factory in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic.

sporty Octavia RS, estate Octavia Combi, four-wheel drive Octavia Scout, frugal Octavia GreenLine and CNG-powered Octavia G-TEC.įirst generation ( Typ 1U 1996) The current generation is available in a wide range of derivatives, i.e.

The Octavia is Škoda's most popular model about 40% of all newly manufactured Škoda cars are Octavias. Around five million units have been sold in its two decades of presence on the market. The car is front engined, both front- or four-wheel drive are offered. Four generations of the modern-era Octavia model have been introduced to date, delivered with five-door liftback or five-door estate styles only. It shares its name with an earlier model produced between 19. The Škoda Octavia is a small family car produced by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto since the end of 1996.

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