2017 Skoda Octavia: All you need to know

The new Skoda Octavia

facelift

has been unveiled and is due for an India

launch

in the first half of July.

Exterior

While it sits on the same chassis, the

2017

Skoda

Octavia

looks

new

courtesy a revised design. The new model

features

a unique four-headlamp setup while new curves on the bumper and bonnet appear more contemporary than what is on the outgoing model. The split grille also looks much better.

The old-school round fog lamps have also been replaced with new sharp units, working as cornering lights as well. The side and rear profiles don't look completely new but there are new alloy wheels and reworked detailing in the tail lamp for a slight change.

Interior

The cabin design remains almost similar to the existing version. However, there is a redesigned steering wheel – similar to the one seen in the Superb, and new dials. The centre console gets a glossy black finish with a beige-coloured dashboard.

The six-inch touchscreen of the infotainment system has been replaced with a bigger eight-inch system (not available in the base trim) with new touch buttons. The system supports MirrorLink, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for multimedia needs.

Powertrain

There is no change in the engine and transmission options. The 2017 Skoda Octavia will be available with the same 2.0-litre diesel alongside the 1.4- and 1.8-liter petrol mills, powering the outgoing model.

The TDI oil burner makes 143PS of power and 320Nm of torque and comes with the option to chose from a six-speed manual or DSG automatic gearbox.

The 150PS, 1.4 TSI petrol motor comes only with a six-speed manual transmission and delivers a peak torque of 250Nm. The 180PS, 1.8 TSI engine also gets a single transmission option but it is a seven-speed DSG.

Features

Along with the new infotainment system, the 2017 Skoda Octavia gets a host of new features. Like the existing version, the upcoming model will also be offered in three

variants

– Ambition, Style and Style Plus –which will come with the below mentioned features.

Features of the base Skoda Octavia 'Ambition' variant will be as following:

• Halogen headlights with LED DRLs
• Front and rear fog lamps
• Electric-adjust wing mirrors with defogger
• Touchscreen infotainment system
• Driver seat height adjust
• Dual-zone climate control with rear AC vents
• Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering
• Cooled glovebox
• Dual front and front-side airbags
• 16-inch alloy Velorum wheels
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and MKB (Multi-Collision Braking)
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
• Electronic differential lock
• Rear parking sensors
• Keyless entry with remote operation for wing mirrors and windows

Addon features of the mid 'Style' variant will be:

• Adaptive LED Headlamps
• Auto-dimming mirrors
• Electric-retract wing mirrors
• Rain sensing wipers
• Larger 8-inch touchscreen
• Height adjustable front passenger seat
• Adjustable lumbar support for driver seat
• Paddle shifters (with automatic transmission only)
• Leather upholstery
• Cruise control
• Front parking sensors
• Reverse parking camera

Top-of-the-line new Skoda Octavia 'Style Plus' variant also offer:

• Programmable LED ambient lighting with 10 different colour options
• Navigation system
• Memory function for wing mirrors
• Panoramic sunroof with remote operation
• 12-way electric-adjust driver seat with memory
• Driver fatigue alert system
• Dual front, front-side, rear-side and curtain airbags
• 16-inch alloy Alcatras wheels
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Hands-free parking

Competition and pricing

The Skoda Octavia competes with the likes of the Toyota Corolla Altis and the Hyundai Elantra. The

price

of the facelift model is expected to be between Rs 16 lakh and Rs 24 lakh for different trims.