New / All-new Škoda Octavia: its design, features, specs, variants, what’s changed, and what to expect. If you want, I can also provide differences vs older Octavia or comparisons with rivals.
🚘 Overview
Škoda has launched the fourth-generation Octavia in India (also marketed globally), bringing in fresh design, new technology and improved comfort.
🔍 Design & Dimensions
- The Octavia has been completely redeveloped; virtually every body panel is new, giving sharper looks and better aerodynamics.
- Key dimensions:
• Length: ~ 4,689 mm
• Width: ~ 1,829 mm
• Height: ~ 1,469 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,680 mm - Styling elements:
• Bi-LED headlights with AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System), sharper/narrower headlights.
• Two-part (split) LED taillights with dynamic turn indicators.
• Alloy wheels (17-inch in Indian Style trim) in “Pulsar Black” design. - Colours: Five colour options: Lava Blue, Candy White, Magic Black, Brilliant Silver, Maple Brown (last two exclusive to the Laurin & Klement (L&K) trim)
- Aerodynamics: Drag coefficient (Cd) ~ 0.24 — among the better values in its segment.
💺 Interior & Comfort / Features
- Dashboard and cabin have been redesigned: a multi-level dashboard, high-mounted infotainment screen with a touch slider + physical button bar.
- Interior upholstery: Premium beige “suedia leather” on higher trim (L&K); materials look upscale.
- Convenience features:
• Wireless phone charging (“Phone Box”)
• MyŠKODA Connect (connected car features)
• Two-zone “Climatronic” AC with Air Care function
• Virtual Cockpit (digital instrument cluster)
• Canton-sound premium audio system (~600+ watts) on top trims.
• Gesture-operated LED reading lights; various “Simply Clever” touches (storage compartments, etc.) - Practicality: Large boot space: 600 litres, extendable to ~ 1,555 litres when rear seats folded.
⚙ Powertrain, Performance & Transmission
- Engine: 2.0 TSI petrol unit (turbocharged) producing 190 PS and 320 Nm torque.
- Transmission: 7-speed DSG with “shift-by-wire” technology.
- Fuel efficiency: ~ 15.81 km/l (as per ARAI) for the petrol version.
🛡 Safety & Driver Aids
- Airbags: 8-airbag setup.
- Multiple electronic stability & safety features: ABS, ESC, EBD, ASR, EDS; tyre-pressure monitoring; fatigue detection (“iBuzz Fatigue Alert”) etc.
- Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) for better night driving.
- Virtual Pedal: Hands-free opening of boot. Powered tailgate.
💰 Trim & Price
- Available in at least two trims: Style and Laurin & Klement (L&K).
- Price (ex-showroom India for launch): INR 25.99 lakh onwards.
🔁 What’s New vs Previous Generation
- Brand new design, improved aerodynamics, more premium materials.
- Shift-by-wire transmission control instead of mechanical gear lever / handbrake.
- Much more tech / connectivity, enhanced comfort and driver assistance.
