Skoda is expected to launch the Octavia facelift on July 13. The updated sedan will carry forward the same set of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines from the outgoing Octavia. This means there will be two petrol engines on offer – a 150hp, 1.4-litre turbo petrol mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and a more powerful 180hp, 1.8-litre unit paired with a seven-speed DSG. And like before, there will only be one diesel engine – a 143hp, 2.0-litre unit that can be mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG dual clutch auto.
Skoda will have three variants of the Octavia on offer– Ambition, Style and Style Plus. Here's a look at what each variant has to offer:
Skoda Octavia Ambition:
- 16-inch alloy Velorum wheels
- Halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights
- Fog lamps (front and rear)
- Electric-adjust wing mirrors with defogger
- Dual front and front-side airbags
- Touchscreen infotainment system with SmartLink smartphone integration
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and MKB (Multi-Collision Braking)
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic differential lock
- Rear parking sensors
- Keyless entry with remote operation for wing mirrors and windows
- Driver seat height adjust
- Dual-zone climate control with rear AC vents
- Tilt and telescopic steering adjust
- Cooled glovebox
Skoda Octavia Style:
- Adaptive LED Headlamps with daytime running lights
- Auto-dimming mirrors
- Paddle shifters (for automatic transmission only)
- Front parking sensors
- Rain sensing wipers
- Infotainment with 8.0-inch touchscreen
- Front passenger seat height adjust
- Adjustable lumbar support for driver seat
- Leather upholstery
- Electric-retract wing mirrors
- Cruise control
- Reverse parking camera
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