Paris Show: New Skoda Octavia
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 02 October 2008
Skoda is to launch a facelifted version of the Octavia at the Paris Show.
The new Octavia will get a bold new look, including new headlamps, a more robust radiator grille and a one-piece bumper. New tail lamp covers and a dynamic bumper with integrated cat eyes are new at the rear.
The interior offers a redesigned steering wheel, white backlit dashboard, air conditioning controls and decorative strips on the doors and the central console. New upholstery fabrics are available across all equipment levels.
New adaptive xenon headlamps and front adaptable headrests upgrade safety features.
A brand new 1.4-litre TSI engine and turbocharged 1.4-litre and 1.8-litre petrol engines can be combined with a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic DSG transmission.
The new Octavia, Octavia Combi and Octavia Combi 4×4 range will be present at paris, alongside the black Fabia SportLine with an exclusive grey roof, the Roomster Cycling and the new Superb.
GreenLine versions of the Fabia and Superb will also be present, as will Scout versions of the Roomster and the Octavia.
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