Skoda Octavia Facelift Graces the Paris Stage

Making it's public world debut in Paris tomorrow, Skoda Auto has revealed its facelifted Octavia model. As Skoda's bestseller, the new Octavia features a more distinguishing look with newly shaped headlamps, grille and a one-piece bumper fascia in the front. For the rear, new tail lamp lens and bumper fascia with integrated reflectors are added.

The interior offers minor decorative trim updates, redesigned center console, steering wheel and new fabrics. New equipment includes adaptive xenon headlamps and WOKS rear-impact optimized head restraints. Also added is the new 1.4 TSI/90 kW (120 hp) engine. Turbocharged 1.4 and 1.8 litre petrol engines can now be combined with a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic DSG transmission.

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Škoda Auto AT THE PARIS MOTOR SHOW

As a world premiere, Škoda Auto is going to present a facelifted version of the Octavia at this year's Paris Motor Show (2-19 October, 2008).

Produced or assembled in altogether eight countries, the Octavia is Škoda's bestseller. The rejuvenated version is now coming with a more emotionally powerful design. “The Octavia has always had a special position among Škoda vehicles. It is our most successful model, very popular worldwide. Now it has gone through a complete transformation that is apparent in the new interior and exterior, as well as the applied technology,” said Dr. Eckhard Scholz, BOD Member responsible for technological development.

When looking from the front, the key enhancements include newly shaped, bolder headlamps, a more robust radiator grille and a one-piece bumper. The innovation of the rear part of the vehicle is mainly about new tail lamp covers and a dynamic bumper with integrated cat eyes.

The interior offers an innovated line of Škoda audio and navigation systems. The steering wheel, the dashboard (white-backlit), the air conditioning controls and the decorative strips on the doors and the central console have been redesigned. In addition, new upholstery fabrics are available across all equipment levels (Classic, Ambiente and Elegance).

New adaptive xenon headlamps enhance the vehicle's active safety, passive safety has been improved by installing front WOKS headrests for effective rear impact protection (in all equipment levels).

Innovative changes are to be found also under the bonnet – Škoda is coming with a brand new 1.4 TSI/90 kW engine. Turbocharged 1.4 and 1.8 litre petrol engines can be combined with a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic DSG transmission.

Besides modernised Octavia, Octavia Combi and Octavia Combi 4×4 vehicles, the Company is going to present the entire portfolio of Škoda cars in its stand, including e.g., a black Fabia SportLine with an exclusive grey roof, the Roomster Cycling and, of course, Škoda's flagship – the new Superb. GreenLine, the Company's environmentally friendly portfolio, is going to be represented by several versions of the Fabia and Superb. Those who prefer a dynamic lifestyle will surely appreciate the Scout version of the Roomster and the Octavia.