This model in its second "reincarnation" is known to motorists since 2004. In 2008, an upgraded OCTAVIA A5 with a modified appearance, new engines and gearboxes was presented at the Paris Auto Show. For the Russian market, this car is produced in Kaluga at the power supply facilities Volkswagen Group Rus.

This Liftback introduces the Czech automobile company Skoda Auto to the competitive European class "C" (being one of its largest representatives). The car uses the Volkswagen parent platform PQ 35, which also built Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and Seat Leon. "The Second Octavia" has so decent for its class with dimensions - which allows you to calculate it sometimes to the D-class. The length is 4569 mm, the width is 1769 mm, the height is 1462 mm, the size of the base is 2578 mm, the clearance is 164 mm, it rests on the wheels on the tires 195/65 R15 (optionally 205/55 R16).

Due to a special body configuration with a trunk sedan, many are inclined to believe that Skoda Octavia is a sedan. However, as an access in the cargo compartment in the car there is no lid of the trunk, but the fifth door, so it will be better to talk about the body's body performance.
The front lighting equipment has an intricate shape with raised, as if in surprise, eyebrows of the upper lines. Bumper - with an impressive air intake and fog, closed with rectangular glasses plates. The hood with four characteristic ribs flows to the falseradiator grille, decorated with a lining under chrome with the green logo "Skoda Auto".

The profile of this Czech car is so calm and a slightly, which can cause boredom. When the glance slides from the hood for the stern - he just await what to linger. And the feed of this car is solid calm and peace. The design is boring, but in this and lies the "highlight", Octavia does not pushes aggression and like buyers of all ages. Its appearance can safely be called the "Classic Avtodizain".

Calm, smooth lines find their continuation and in the cabin. Ergonomics does not cause complaints and does not require addiction. All at hand and precisely in those places where it should be. Steering wheel - from the older SUPERB model, the seat is comfortable, the devices are easily readable, the controls of the functions of comfort are logical and understandable. The range of adjustments of the steering column and the driver's seat is enough even to a high person. Finishing and controls from tactful pleasant materials, but, alas, their quality is still worse than on Volkswagen Golf.
In the second row, passengers will not be insulted, it will probably be closed, but two will place comfort. Places in all directions with a reserve (in the first generation, even Octavia Tour did not give such a space in the second row).

The trunk is the true "ace in the sleeve" Octavia, in a hiking state it accommodates 560 liters, and with the second row seats are able to give an impressive 1455 liters under loading.

The inner component of Skoda Octavia demonstrates the readiness to provide comfort and convenience of operation for many years. Sereny and belessly, but high quality and functional. In the initial configuration "Active" an electromechanical power steering amplifier is available, a heated electric camera, a microlift of the first row seats, heated washer nozzles, central locking, front windows, driver airbag. But air conditioning, oddly enough, there is no poor list in this.

Specifications and test drive.For the Russian market, Skoda Octavia 2nd generation is available with four gasoline engines:

• 1.4 liters (80 hp) with 5 MCP,
• 1.6 liters (102 hp) with 5 MCPP or 6 automatic transmission,
• 1.4 TSI (122 hp) with 6 MCPP or 7 automatic transmission
• 1.8 l. TSI (152 hp) to choose from MCPP or automatic transmission on 6 steps.

The front suspension independent on the classic McPherson stand, the rear - independent multi-dimensional. Disk brakes with ABC, for 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI with ESP. New gasoline 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI demonstrate enviable traction, even at low revs. Unfortunate tandem 1.4 TSI with 7-speed DSG. The motor and the box are created for each other, the engine with a small amount pleases the low fuel consumption (6.3-6.5 liters are declared in mixed mode).

On the road, the second Skoda Octavia demonstrates the German chassisor school and running settings. The car is assembled, perfectly fits in turns, immaculately keeps the straight, has sound and noise insulation comparable to the class above. In Parking mode, the Branca is weightless. The elements of the suspension allow you to move with comfort on roads with a bad coating, and on occasion and pass the "on the edge of the foul". Octavia steals predictably, and even in critical modes, the steering wheel demonstrates acceptable responsiveness and elasticity. But I don't want to striking on it, there are noticeable rolls in turns, and the car is not small. As in the situation with the appearance and the interior, the management is reliable, calculated and ... boring. Volkswagen marketers allowed to make Skoda engineers a good car, but which in no case is not a competitor icon - Volkswagen Golf! It seems that everything is good at the Czech car, and the soul does not cling.

Price. In Russia, Skoda Octavia 2012 is offered at a price of 559 thousand rubles for the configuration "Active" 1.4 liters (80 hp) with 5 transmission. Richly equipped modification "Elegance" 1.4 TSI (122 hp) with 7-speed DSG and climate control - from 859 thousand rubles, and the additional package of options raises the cost of this machine to 950,000 rubles.

Sales market: Russia.

The second generation of Skoda Octavia generation was presented in March 2004. The car is built on the A5 platform, common with the second generation AUDI A3, Volkswagen Golf fifth generation, etc. In addition to the new engine line, the model received a more spacious interior, in particular more space for the feet of the rear passengers (weak place of the prior generation). In addition, the road clearance was increased in front and rear. Confirmation of the world's popularity of the car is the launch of its production in different countries, including Russia - at the end of 2007, the production of Skoda Octavia in Kaluga is open. In 2009, a facelifting model was carried out: cosmetic redesign bumpers and front headlights, there were changes in the line of motor and gearbox, small innovations touched the interior.

The second generation Skoda Octavia was offered to buyers in two types of body: wagon and hatchback, with a wide line of engines and a selection of transmissions. In the basic configuration Active, the car is equipped with steel wheel wheels 15 ", lateral mirrors with repeaters of rotation pointers, steering column with adjustment in two planes, driver's seat with adjustment of the position height; The electric car includes the drive of the front windows and side mirrors, the side mirrors and side mirrors are heated. The injectors of the wool truck; there is a radio preparation, a central lock, immobilizer and a full-sized spare wheel. Actually, this list does not exhaust. Optionally available: leather steering wheel, front armrest, fog lights, rear parking sensors, air conditioning, CD player and on-board computer. In the most The rich configuration Octavia offers a wide range of top-class equipment: alloy wheels, xenon, rain sensor, cruise control, CD changer, multi-steering wheel, full electric car, including heating front and rear seats.

In Russia, Octavia was proposed with atmospheric and turbocharged gasoline engines with a volume of 1.4 to 1.8 liters in combination with a mechanical, automatic or robotic transmission. In addition, the wagon can be equipped with a 2-liter turbodiesel engine with a direct injection TDI equipped with a robotic checkpoint. In general, it is important to note this high technical diversity, for the most part inaccessible to many foreign cars, officially supplied to the Russian market. All-wheel drive modifications, which are also available, are available, as, for example, the Octavia Scout station wagon, which is characterized by increased functionality and other advantages.

Skoda Octavia suspension is completely independent. Front - McPherson. Rear - multi-type. Front and rear disc brakes (front - ventilated). Road clearance varies depending on the version. At the hatchback in a simple version - 140 mm, OCTAVIA SCOUT is increased to 180 mm, which gives this car improved possibilities for crossing rough terrain. All-wheel drive transmission uses the Haldex Traction system with a computer-controlled central coupling, which is capable of automatically redistributing the torque, transmitting an effort to the selected wheel to 85%.

The second-generation Octavia security component complex looks good and in modern requirements, especially when considering postwalking cars (since 2008), where the driver and front passenger airbags are present (the latter - with the deactivation function), seat belt pretensioners, fastening for children's seat, ISOFIX, As well as a whole set of active security systems: anti-lock brake system, brake force distribution systems and emergency braking assistance. Optionally, systems are offered: coursework, anti-slip, help when starting on the rise, control of tire pressure.

The second generation Skoda Octavia is distinguished by the price with an optimal characteristic set. Modest, to some extent, even a strict image, which is not characterized by special research, is rather plus, especially for connoisseurs of classical design. The car deserves high assessments and for its reliability and practicality, which has proven another generation. Cars of new generation have become noticeably better in terms of comfort and equipping.

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Skoda Octavia - Specifications

It is impossible not to say that for previous generations Skoda Octavia, the technical characteristics were almost the only advantage of the car. The design of the early versions was rather modest, in terms of the comfort of the model, the models were slightly pronounced (judging by the reviews, someone had nowhere to go knees, someone was not frightened in the shoulders, etc.) but that it was always noted, so this practicality and endurance car. So, perhaps, the technical characteristics of Skoda Octavia and did not require a serious upgrade or revision. Moreover, the quality of the assembly was at the height, as the car was developed on the VW Group platform.

On the other hand, "Changes require our hearts" always, and therefore for the third generation of the legend, the Skoda leadership took actively, improving the car at once in several directions.

Engines Skoda Octavia

Engines Skoda Octavia III are represented as in diesel and in gasoline versions - and equally equal: 4 by 4. The engines can be operated in a pair, both from the MCPP Skoda Octavia and with automatic DSG. The box automatic Skoda Octavia can work in a pair and with gasoline, and with a diesel version of the car.

The most powerful in the line of the third Skoda Octavia is the engine 1, 8 TSI (gasoline), the maximum power of the Skoda Octavia, equipped with this power unit - 180 liters. from.

Diesel Skoda Octavia in the top version develops the maximum power - 150 liters. from.

The most "quiet" can be called the engine Skoda Octavia 1.2, working in a pair with mechanics - its maximum power is only 86 liters. from.

Octavia Skoda gearbox

The fans of the model know that the Skoda Octavia engines of previous generations could be aggregated with mechanics, and with Skoda Octavia automatic transmission, and with a DSG machine. Actually, there will be no surprises, and all famous boxes have successfully moved to the new generation of Skoda Oktavia. Also, as before, for Skoda Octavia, the four-wheel drive is not yet provided, so that the model is still not "revolutionary", and much of the usual successfully saved.

If you bring an intermediate result, then in the new Skoda Octavia, the technical characteristics remain "solidarity" with other representatives of the Golf Class: and in terms of power, and in terms of fuel consumption, etc. On the other hand, the price ratio is OCTAVIA characteristics Disgrace with models, or.

Safety

By the third generation of Skoda Octavia safety characteristics were significantly revised: improved the systems of active and passive safety, added to 9 pillows, as well as additional equipment, for example, electronic parking machine, etc. increased the safety level and pedestrians, which was successfully confirmed by EURO NCAP tests .