![]() ![]() Škoda Octavia Mingrui (China, since facelift in 2010) Škoda Octavia Tour (pre-facelift version, 2010-12) ![]() All were hand-built and the factory sold them below the build price. Supposedly, Škoda delivered only 25 automobiles to the state administration, five of them in the facelifted version. The length was achieved by widening the center pillar, increasing space for the rear seat passengers. 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. Ī special version of the Octavia, lengthened by 8 cm (3.1 in), was produced in 2001 and only intended for government purposes. The majority of buyers re-programmed their ECUs to other tuners. Even though the dealership announced 193 hp (144 kW), not even one car managed to reach that number on dynamometer. The package includes a reprogrammed ECU from a Greek ECU tuner named "Maravellias", and some details from the RS model like the bumpers, wheels, steering wheel, rear spoiler and KW suspension. In Greece only, which had the "GT 193HP" badge instead of the "20V turbo" badge, it was the dealer package for the latest 20VT equipped cars. The engines used are the same as for many other cars in the Volkswagen Group: Name 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). Škoda made a limited number of 100 WRC Replica Cars worldwide in 2002. The RS (vRS in the UK) was the top-level and quickest specification and used a 1.8-litre straight-4 turbocharged engine which produced 178 bhp (133 kW 180 PS). The other 6-speed manual model was the 1.9 TDI-PD 131 bhp (98 kW 133 PS), only available with front-wheel-drive. The 4x4 option was only available with the 1.8 T 150 bhp (112 kW 152 PS) petrol engine, the 1.9 TDI 90 bhp (67 kW 91 PS) 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) 100 bhp (75 kW 101 PS) diesel engine which came with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It had higher ground clearance and a bigger fuel tank carrying 63-litre (17 US gal 14 imp gal) compared to the 55-litre (15 US gal 12 imp gal) standard front wheel drive versions. 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 Volkswagen Group A platform based cars ( Volkswagen Golf Mk4, Audi A3 and SEAT León Cupra R4). Revisions to the facelifted model included independent rear suspension and revised interior. It became a huge success in India, selling 44,900 units. In India, the Octavia was launched in 2002 and was an instant hit for its frugal engines and solid build. First generation Skoda Octavia was discounted in the United Kingdom when second generation was launched in 2004. 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 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. The first generation Octavia had a facelift in 2000, and was still manufactured and marketed in some markets, even after the second generation was introduced in 2004. In the United Kingdom, sales began in 1998 and the mid-size car was a success, nearing the success of established large family car favourites such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra. ![]() This generation was made available in liftback or estate styles. The first generation Octavia was released in November 1996 and was built at the modernised Škoda factory in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. Škoda Octavia (pre-facelift) Interior (facelift)
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