Skoda prices all-new Octavia from $30,390 plus costs

SKODA Australia has introduced pricing and specification for its all-new fourth-generation Octavia medium sedan and wagon vary, with the overhauled line-up set to the touch down in April priced from $30,390 plus on-road prices.

Set to be divided into three trim ranges with the selection of sedan or wagon physique types, the six-variant Octavia vary might be supplied with the 1.4-litre 110TSI engine for the Ambition and Fashion grades, whereas the top-spec RS will proceed with its meatier 2.0-litre engine.

Opening the vary from $30,390 plus on-road prices in sedan kind is the 110TSI Ambition, which asks an additional $1300 when in wagon guise.

As talked about, the 110TSI variants proceed to make use of the acquainted 1.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine growing 110kW/250Nm, driving the entrance wheels completely by way of an eight-speed automated transmission.

Mixed gasoline financial system is rated at 5.7 litres per 100km for the sedan, as much as 5.9L/100km within the wagon. The six-speed handbook transmission beforehand supplied has not been carried over for the brand new era.

From the skin, the Ambition will be recognized by its 18-inch silver Perseus alloy wheels, LED head- and tail-lights, privateness glass, silver roof rails, electrically adjustable wing mirrors, a sports activities spoiler for the wagon, rain-sensing wipers and an electrically opening and shutting tailgate.

Inside, the Ambition scores a 10-inch Bolero touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital cockpit digital cluster, eight-speaker sound system, flat-bottom steering wheel, ambient lighting, electrical park brake, pill holders, keyless go and an umbrella stashed within the driver’s door.

On the protection entrance, the Ambition duo come as customary with adaptive cruise management, entrance help with pedestrian and bicycle owner detection, eight airbags, rear parking sensors and an digital differential lock for the entrance axle.

Using the identical powertrain because the Ambition and priced from $34,890 (sedan) and $36,190 (wagon), the Fashion provides 18-inch anthracite Perseus alloy wheels, electrically adjustable folding and heated wing mirrors, full Matrix LED headlights, aspect lights, and entrance foglights with cornering perform.

Inside, the Fashion provides a 10-inch Columbus infotainment system with sat-nav, keyless locking and go, alarm and park help.

For these wanting a lift in spec, the Fashion can also be out there with two choice packs, the primary of which is the $3200 Tech Pack, bundling adaptive chassis management, a head-up show, 12-speaker Canton audio system, DAB+ digital radio and three-zone local weather management.

The Luxurious Pack may also be had for $5800, which incorporates leather-based upholstery, electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with reminiscence perform, aspect help with blind-spot detection, adaptive lane steering, heated entrance and rear seats, site visitors jam help, emergency help, rear site visitors alert, rear management panel for the local weather management, 5 USB-C ports, rear-window mechanical sunblinds and reminiscence/auto-dimming perform for the aspect mirrors.

Alternatively, the 2 packages will be bundled into one for $7800.

Sitting atop the vary is the Octavia RS from $47,790 or $49,090 for the sedan and wagon respectively, powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-pot good for 180kW/370Nm (just like the outgoing RS245).

Driving the entrance wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission (once more, no handbook is obtainable), the RS is aided by a front-axle inter-wheel lock and sips 6.8L/100km.

Plenty of exterior touches separate the RS, resembling its 19-inch Altair brushed Anthracite alloy wheels, crimson brake callipers, RS badging, a 15mm-lower sports activities chassis, and black end on the door mirrors, window frames, B-pillars, grille, tailgate lettering and roof rails.

Inside, it provides RS leather-based/material upholstery, RS Sports activities seats, carbon sprint décor, Alcantara door panels, RS logos and animation for the infotainment, 5 type-C USBs, DAB+ digital radio, progressive steering and auto maintain help.

Further security package consists of 10 airbags, passenger shield help, emergency help, aide help and lane change help.

An RS premium pack can also be out there for $6500, which provides most of the Tech/Luxurious pack options resembling adaptive chassis management, electrically adjustable driver and passenger seats with reminiscence perform, head-up show, digital pedal, 12-speaker Canton sound system, heated entrance and rear seats, park help, therapeutic massage driver’s seat, driver lumbar assist, drive mode choose, three-zone local weather management with entrance and rear controls, rear mechanical sunblinds (customary on the wagon) and reminiscence/auto-dimming perform for the aspect mirrors.

A fitted towbar will be had for $2000, whereas wagon house owners also can spec a panoramic sunroof for $1900.

Like the remainder of the Skoda vary, the Octavia comes with a five-year/limitless kilometre guarantee.

Skoda Australia has opted to not carry the plug-in hybrid variations of the brand new Octavia discovered abroad, as an alternative opting to leap straight to full-electric powertrains once they arrive.

Final yr Skoda bought 2111 examples of the Octavia – up 16.4 per cent on 2019 – whereas 153 items had been shifted in January, down 13.6 per cent year-on-year.

2021 Skoda Octavia pricing*

*Excudes on-road prices

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