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since the end of 1996. It shares its name with an earlier model produced between 1959 and 1971. Four generations of the modern-era Octavia model have been introduced to date, delivered with five-door
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or five-door estate styles only. The car is front engined and both front- or four-wheel drive are offered. Around five million units have been sold in its two decades of presence on the market. The Octavia is Škoda's most popular model; about 40% of all newly manufactured Škoda cars are Octavias. The current generation is available in a wide range of derivatives, i.e. sporty Octavia RS, estate Octavia Combi, four-wheel drive Octavia Scout, frugal Octavia GreenLine and CNG-powered Octavia G-TEC. __TOC__


First generation (''Typ'' 1U; 1996)

The first generation Octavia was released in November 1996 for the 1997
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and was built at the modernised Škoda factory in
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, Czech Republic. This generation was made available in liftback or estate styles. In the United Kingdom, sales began in 1998 and the mid-size car was a success, nearing the success of established
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and Vauxhall Vectra. The first generation Octavia had a facelift in 2000 for the 2001 model year, and was still manufactured and marketed in some markets, even after the second generation was introduced in 2004. 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. 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 India, the Octavia was launched in 2002 and was an instant hit for its frugal engines and solid build. It became a huge success in India, selling 44,900 units. Revisions to the facelifted model included independent rear suspension and revised interior. 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
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based cars (
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R4). It had higher ground clearance and a bigger fuel tank carrying compared to the standard front wheel drive versions. The 4x4 option was only available with the 1.8 T petrol engine, the 1.9 TDI 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) diesel engine which came with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The other 6-speed manual model was the 1.9 TDI-PD , only available with
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. The RS (vRS in the UK) was the top-level and quickest specification and used a 1.8-litre
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turbocharged engine which produced . Škoda made a limited number of 100 WRC Replica Cars worldwide in 2002. These differ from normal RS Octavias, as they are produced in white, have rally decals and have additional accessories as standard (such as ESP, xenon lights, heated front seats).


Engines

The engines used are the same as for many other cars in the
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Octavia L&K Long (2001)

A special version of the Octavia, lengthened by , was produced in 2001 and only intended for government purposes. It was available in the Laurin & Klement trim (which included air conditioning, leather and cruise control among others), but also equipped with other features such as a telephone, reading lights and folding tables. The length was achieved by widening the centre pillar, increasing space for the rear seat passengers. Supposedly, Škoda delivered only 25 automobiles to the state administration, five of them in the facelifted version. All were hand-built and the factory sold them below the build price.


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Second generation (''Typ'' 1Z; 2004)

The second-generation Octavia was introduced in March 2004, based on the Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform also used by other Volkswagen Group cars, such as the Audi A3 Mk2,
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, Volkswagen Jetta Mk5, SEAT León Mk2, etc. Responsible for the design were
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and Peter Wouda. Along with a new internal-combustion engine range, also shared with other models of the Volkswagen Group, body changes included more legroom for rear-seat passengers (a weak point in the original model) and increased ground clearance at front and rear to reduce the risk of grounding on steep ramps or facing kerbs. In addition to the Czech factories in
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, from 2008, the Octavia has also been produced at a factory in
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, Slovakia, and in Shanghai, China, under the joint venture of
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. In Russia, the Octavia is assembled at the Volkswagen plant in Kaluga. In India, the second-generation Octavia was marketed as the Laura to distinguish it from the first generation. The car was marketed in a higher-income segment, and was sold alongside the previous-generation Octavia. However, the first generation ended production in India in 2010, and as of 2012, the Laura's price was reduced and was competing in its predecessor's segment. Two four-wheel-drive versions of the Octavia are made: the 4x4 and the Scout, both featuring a Haldex Traction four-wheel-drive system, based on a computer-controlled clutch centre coupling. The two models both have higher ground clearance than the standard Octavia, increased by for the 4x4 and by for the Scout. The Scout, announced in 2006, is only available with the estate body style, and has several crossover-style exterior modifications, such as larger bumpers. In August 2011, a special Škoda Octavia RS hit the world record on the American
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and became the fastest car in the world with an up to two-litre engine, when it hit .


Engines

Several engine options are available. All engines are
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cylinder designs,
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and use multipoint fuel injection. All diesel engines are
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(TDI) engines.


Trim levels

In the United Kingdom, the Octavia is available in these trim levels: Classic (now called S), Ambiente (now called SE), 4x4 (estate only), Elegance, Laurin & Klement, Scout 4x4 (estate only), and vRS. All models come with four
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s, electric front windows, air conditioning, central locking and
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. In some markets, including British and Czech, a version aimed to lower fuel consumption called Greenline is also available. As of September 2011, trim levels have been renamed to Active (Classic) and Ambition (Ambiente).


Facelift

A facelifted version was launched in 2009, after being formally unveiled at the
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. The modifications of the facelifted version include aesthetic exterior changes, mechanical changes, and interior features. Externally, the designs of the headlights and bumpers were revised. Some changes were made to the range of available engines and manual and
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es, with the 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI engines and the seven-speed
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transmission available for the first time. Inside the car, the stereo and steering wheels were revised, along with some of the interior trim. File:2009-2010 Škoda Octavia TSI station wagon 01.jpg, Combi facelift (front view) File:2009-2010 Škoda Octavia TSI station wagon 02.jpg, Combi facelift (rear view) File:2011 Skoda Octavia S TSi S-A 1.2 Front.jpg, Liftback facelift (front view) File:2011 Skoda Octavia S TSi S-A 1.2 Rear.jpg, Liftback facelift (rear view) File:Skoda Octavia RS 2011 Innenraum.jpg, Interior facelift File:2009-2011 Škoda Octavia (1Z) RS station wagon (2011-10-25).jpg, Octavia RS facelift File:Skoda Octavia Scout 2009.JPG, Octavia Scout facelift


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Third generation (''Typ'' 5E; 2012)

The third-generation Octavia was revealed on 11 December 2012 at the Škoda Museum in
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. The car began to appear in showrooms in key European markets in February 2013. Previously, photos of the car covered in light camouflage were released to the media in late October 2012, after other pre-production cars had already been spotted on several occasions during the same month. It was once again spotted, this time without camouflage, on 18 November 2012 in
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, Chile, in both liftback and estate body styles, during the filming of a TV advertisement. The car, designed by
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, recalls the VisionD concept car presented in 2011. The new model is longer and wider than the second generation and the wheelbase lengthened by . It is also up to 102 kg lighter than the previous model. The interior length of the third-generation Škoda Octavia has grown - in comparison to its predecessor - by to , while the legroom for the backseat passengers grew by to now . The headroom in the back was increased to (Octavia II: ). The elbow width was also increased, in the front by to , and in the rear by to . Similarly, the shoulder room was optimised, in the front to by adding , and in the rear to , a plus of . The luggage compartment volume is a class leading , slightly more than the of the previous generation model or of the larger Volkswagen Passat. From May 2013, Octavia customers wishing to carry more can opt for the Combi (estate) version with its luggage capacity. The third-generation Octavia is the first Škoda car to feature front radar and a multifunction camera. The radar sensor in the front bumper monitors the area in front of the vehicle and continually evaluates the distance, direction, and speed of all nearby objects (not only traffic). This radar provides data for two assistants in the Octavia: Front Assistant ( forward collision warning and emergency braking) and Adaptive Cruise Assistant (adaptive cruise control). A monochromatic fixed-focus multifunction camera is mounted on the windscreen in front of the rear mirror and allows the function of Lane Assistant (lane-keeping system), Intelligent Light Assistant (automatic control of the high beams), and Traffic Sign Recognition (recognises and shows traffic signs on displays of both on-board computer and satellite navigation). Added to this are assists, whose functionality is based on evaluating data provided by ESC or steering sensors: Crew Protect Assistant (proactive passenger protection), and Driver Activity Assistant (fatigue detection). The Octavia features numerous so-called ‘Simply Clever‘ details, i.e. an ice scraper inside the fuel filler flap, a rubbish bin inside the door panel, a
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holder and a double-sided (rubber/textile) floor mat in the boot. A tilting/sliding panoramic sunroof is available as an option – a single-piece for the Octavia liftback and two-piece for the Octavia Combi. The Bolero, Amundsen, and Columbus car radios are protected against theft by the physical separation of the central display and the multimedia system's own central unit. The Octavia also offers a Phone Box, a storage compartment for a mobile phone with a planar antenna at the bottom of the compartment, which permits a so-called inductive exterior antenna connection. For the front-wheel drive Octavia, engine outputs are offered of 63–132 kW (86–179 PS) on petrol cars and 66–110 kW (90–150 PS) for the diesel engines. The two environmentally friendly versions of the Octavia are: the GreenLine version with 1.6-litre diesel produces only 85 grams of CO2 per km; the G-TEC is fitted with 1.4-litre TSI engine running on CNG and emitting 97 grams of CO2 per km. The all-wheel-drive Octavia Combi can be powered by one petrol (1.8 TSI/132 kW) and three diesel engines (ranging from 77 to 135 kW). The Octavia RS, available in both the liftback and estate body styles, was premiered at the
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2013. It features the 162 kW (220 PS) 2.0 TSI engine from the newly launched
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and the 135 kW (184 PS) 2.0 TDI engine from the Volkswagen Golf GTD. With a top speed of , the Octavia RS with petrol engine and manual gearbox was acclaimed to be the fastest production Octavia ever. In comparison with the standard car, the sports Octavia features progressive steering (variable-ratio steering), sports chassis, electronic differential lock (XDS), and so-called ‘Performance Sound Generator‘, that enhances the sporty sound of the engine. The source of sound vibrations is the electromagnetic pulse generator placed in the area under/in front of the windshield. The sound vibrations are spreading into the car's cabin through the body and the windshield. The frequency and intensity of the sound are dependent not only on the profile chosen but also on the engine revolutions, driving speed, and engine load (the throttle pedal position). The generated sound is directed inside the cabin, especially to the front seat area. Škoda used the 2015 Geneva Motor Show to shine the spotlight on its new and more powerful Octavia RS 230. The car has 230 PS (10 PS more than stock) and this helps it shave a tenth off its benchmark sprint time and adds 2 km/h to the car's top speed which increases to 250 km/h (155 mph); it also gets a standard electronic differential in this version and lower, stiffer springs. In early 2014, Škoda revealed the Scout; it has raised suspension, plastic cladding, and four-wheel drive. In 2016, the Czech brand announced that one million units of the third generation Octavia had been produced. In early 2017, the third-generation facelift Octavia arrived in the showrooms, with the main visible difference being the split front headlights looking like the pre-facelift Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212).


Engines

Overview of engines available for the third-generation Octavia (A7, Typ 5E) with front-wheel drive, including the ''RS'' version. (*)CNG consumption in m3/100 km. Consumption of 1 m3 of CNG is adequate to 1 L of petrol. Overview of engines available for the 3rd-generation Octavia Combi 4×4 (A7, Typ 5E) with all-wheel drive, incl. the Scout version.


Facelift

On 10 January 2017 in
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, Škoda presented the third-generation Octavia facelift. The main changes brought mainly split front headlights, a solid centre section between the front grille, and a new system for predictive pedestrian protection. Plastic (exterior) side door mouldings were absent on the facelift Scout model. The first cars were delivered to customers before spring. The Chinese version leaked in March 2017 and a totally different taillight design and similar to its bigger counterpart,
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Fourth generation (''Typ'' NX; 2020)

The fourth-generation Octavia was revealed in Prague on 11 November 2019. It was scheduled to be delivered to customers starting from June 2020. The fourth generation Octavia features many new technologies. It is the first Škoda model to use a
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. Other new technologies include two 10" displays, wireless smartphone charging, up to 5 USB-C ports, a new Sound System by Canton, and the classic shifting stick for the automatic gearbox has been replaced with a small joystick. New safety features include taking control of steering in case of a possible accident, checking for oncoming vehicles when opening doors, and detection of the driver falling asleep or losing consciousness. Since June 2020, the Octavia is sold as an estate and liftback with standard petrol and diesel engines. As well as a plug-in hybrid Octavia iV estate and liftback sport Octavia RS estate and liftback,
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/petrol Octavia G-Tec estate and liftback. The liftback version was also sold in China since 2021 as the Octavia Pro and sold alongside the third-generation models. Design wise, the Octavia Pro features an identical exterior design with the Octavia RS. It is longer compared to its European counterpart by with a longer wheelbase. File:2021 Skoda Octavia SE First Edition TSi e-TEC SA 1.0 Rear.jpg, Liftback File:2024 Škoda Octavia Estate 1.5 TSI SE in Listers Škoda Coventry 02.jpg, Combi/Estate File:Skoda Octavia IV RS IMG 4250.jpg, Octavia RS (liftback) File:Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 1X7A0352.jpg, Octavia RS (Combi) File:Škoda Octavia IV Scout IMG 7906.jpg, Octavia Scout File:Skoda Octavia Pro 001.jpg, Octavia Pro (China) File:Skoda Octavia IV interior.jpg, Interior


Engines

Liftback engines:


Facelift

A facelift for the Octavia Mk4 range was unveiled on 14 February 2024. Changes include a new grille, updated front and rear bumpers, new headlights (with the option of the new second-generation matrix LED type) and taillights, new exterior colours, new alloy wheel designs, the use of sustainable materials for seat upholstery and Simply Clever features, new colour choices and fabrics for the dashboard, updated graphics for instrument cluster, updated and added features for multimedia and safety, and increased power output for the high performance Octavia RS. Škoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift IMG 9434.jpg, Octavia Combi (Facelift) Škoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift Automesse Ludwigsburg 2024 IMG 1649.jpg, Rear view


Awards

In January 2021, the Octavia Estate 1.4 TSI iV SE Technology was named Plug-in Hybrid of the Year by
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magazine. What Car? awarded the Octavia Estate five stars out of five in its review of the car.


Safety


Sales


Motorsport

The Škoda Octavia has been used in the
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and the
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.


Notes


References


External links


Official website
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