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THE ALL-NEW Octavia SE FIRST EDITION

FROM £20,965

  • 16" Velorum alloy wheels
  • Virtual Cockpit with 10.25" display
  • LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
  • Cruise control with speed limiter
  • Rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist

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SE FIRST EDITION

THE ALL-NEW Octavia SE TECHNOLOGY

FROM £21,215

  • 16" Twister AERO alloy wheels
  • Columbus satellite navigation with 10" touchscreen display
  • Infotainment online (1 year)
  • Remote Access (1 year)
  • Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist

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SE TECHNOLOGY

THE ALL-NEW Octavia SE L

FROM £24,745

  • 16" Velorum alloy wheels
  • LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
  • Chrome grille surround
  • Black window surrounds
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

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SE L

THE ALL-NEW Octavia SE L FIRST EDITION

FROM £25,150

  • 17" Rotare AERO alloy wheels
  • Columbus satellite navigation with 10" touchscreen display
  • Microsuede upholstery

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SE L FIRST EDITION

From £20,965

with £2,000 towards your deposit, 4.1% APR Representative

New Skoda Octavia

The ŠKODA Octavia Hatch is impressively capable, combine dynamic, engaging looks with a strong dose of practicality. In fact, we’d go so far as to say that it truly has everything you could be looking for in a car. Appealing as much to those who love sleek style and luxurious comfort as it does to those with an addiction to a fun, sporty driving experience, the new Octavia is always one of our most popular ŠKODA models. From the moment you take it out for a test drive we predict you simply won’t look back!

As well as looks and fun, you’ll be equally impressed by the impressive specification and features list. On the practical side you’ll find the economic but enjoyable engine line up – with the hugely efficient Greenline versions achieving up to 88 MPG. In addition, even though this is the hatchback version you’ll be impressed by it’s space and storage capacity – the split fold rear seats giving up to 1580 litres of internal space. Plus, you’ve got lots of clever storage options littered throughout! As well as space, there’s a great technology line up too, with the ŠKODA Connect system that brings together all your key infotainment content, listening to your favourite tracks via the canton sound system that comes as standard across the range. Finally, we have to mention the Skoda Octavia Safety, which is second to none with both active and passive driver assistance systems – you’ll truly be ready for whatever the road throws at you.

If you’re looking for a ŠKODA Octavia in Swansea or across South Wales, we here at Sinclair ŠKODA are proud to provide a comprehensive solution; with everything from financing options, to servicing plans, and of course the latest range of models, offers and accessories. Our team are friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to help, so why not give us a call today on 0179 291 2139 for more.

Octavia Finance Offer

4.1% APR* representative with a £2,000 Deposit Contribution and Service Plan for £159^ across the OCTAVIA Range

Our latest OCTAVIA finance offer includes:

✓ 4.1% APR* Representative

✓ £2,000 towards your finance deposit with a Solutions PCP*

✓ £159 Service plan^

✓ 3-year unlimited mileage roadside assistance

Available on SE First Edition, SE L and SE L First Edition trims

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Please note *At the end of the agreement there are three options: i) pay the optional final payment and own the vehicle; ii) return the vehicle: subject to excess mileage and fair wear and tear, charges may apply; or iii) replace: part exchange the vehicle. With Solutions Personal Contract Plan. 18s+. Subject to availability and status. T&Cs apply. Ordered by 01 April and delivered by 01 July 2021 from participating Retailers. Excludes SE Technology, OCTAVIA iV and vRS models. Indemnities may be required. Subject to changes in vehicle or equipment prices. Not available in conjunction with any other offer and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Accurate at time of publication 01/2021. Freepost ŠKODA Financial Services. ^Service plan covers first 2 consecutive services limited to 1 x Oil Service and 1 x Oil and Inspection Service with pollen filter.

Contract Hire Offers

ŠKODA OCTAVIA HATCH SE TECHNOLOGY 1.0 TSI 110PS

✓ Initial Rental  £585.00

✓ 35 monthly rentals of £195.00

✓ Excess mileage charge 7.2p per mile (plus VAT)

*Business users only. EX VAT at 20%. 36 Month Contract Hire. T&Cs apply. No ownership. Until 01 April 2021. ŠKODA Financial Services.

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Please note *No ownership option. Business users only. Excess mileage and damage charges may apply. All Prices Exclude VAT payable at 20%. 18s+. Subject to status and availability. T&Cs apply. Ordered by 01 April 2021 from participating Retailers. Subject to changes in vehicle or equipment prices. Indemnities may be required. Subject to changes in vehicle or equipment prices. Not available in conjunction with any other offer and may be withdrawn at any time. Accurate at 01/2021. Freepost ŠKODA Financial Services. ŠKODA UK may change RRPs at any time (this includes where there are government changes in regulation and/or legislation). There may be a delay to any RRP displaying correctly on our materials. Always obtain prices from your chosen ŠKODA retailer.

Octavia Motability Offer

Octavia Motability Offer

  • Available in Hatch & Estate on the Motability scheme
  • With a spacious, premium interior it is perfect for families
  • The bold exterior design with a range of trims to suit your needs
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Skoda's fourth generation Octavia sharpens up its act. Jonathan Crouch reports

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Skoda's fourth generation Octavia sharpens up its act. Jonathan Crouch reports

Ten Second Review

A Skoda Octavia was once the least sophisticated of all the Volkswagen Group's family hatchback products. Not any more. Almost nothing has been held back for this fourth generation version. It's still bigger and better value than most of its rivals, a Mondeo-sized medium range hatch for the price of a Focus-sized one. The difference now though, is that it's clever enough, once again, to change the way you think about Skoda.

Background

You can trace the Skoda success story of the last few decades back to the original launch of one model: this one - the Octavia. Right from its very first appearance in 1996, this has been a car that's always super-sized its value proposition, offering more space than the class norm. For first and second generation versions, that class saw competition amongst Focus and Astra-class family hatches. The MK3 model of 2012 took a step up in the world, virtually big enough to compete with Mondeos and Insignias in the larger medium range segment and this fourth generation version continues to offer that kind of proposition. This Octavia though, is more sophisticated than ever before - and cleverer too - as it has to be to distance itself from the simpler, but not much smaller Scala model that hit the market in the Spring of 2019, not long before this car arrived. The Scala is the car to choose for Skoda motoring as it used to be, light on frills and cutting-edge technology but solid, reliable, value-laden and built to last. This Octavia, in contrast, is more a signpost to a direction the Czech brand wants to go in the future: one that shares the very latest technology with more luxurious brands in the Volkswagen Group stable.

Driving Experience

The powerplant range here has a familiar look if you're familiar with Skoda's borrowed Wolfsburg-sourced engineware. Volume sales are based around either a 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine, offered in either 115 or 150PS guises. Or the brand's usual 1.5 TSI EVO 150PS petrol powerplant, which gets the brand's 'e-TECH'-branded 48-volt mild hybrid engine tech when mated to DSG auto transmission. You can also talk to your dealer about an entry-level 1.0-litre three cylinder 110PS petrol unit, which in DSG auto form, also gets that mild hybrid technology. The top vRS sporting model offers two conventional engines, a 245PS 2.0-litre TSI petrol unit and a 200PS 2.0 TDI diesel, the latter available with the option of 4WD. If you want an extra does of electrification, the Octavia model line offers two plug-in hybrid 'iV' model options. This powertrain is offered in 204PS form or, with the sporty vRS iV, in uprated 245PS guise. Like its predecessor, this MK4 Octavia uses the Volkswagen Group's MQB front wheel drive and All-Wheel Drive platform, but in this case the revised version of it that recently debuted on the new-era MK8 Volkswagen Golf. Whatever flavour of Octavia you happen to prefer, it'll come with a fresh generation of drive assist technology. Previously, the optional 'ACC' 'Adaptive Cruise Control' system (now standard) merely braked and accelerated the car based around a pre-set speed. Now, it uses the car's front camera system, GPS data and a host of sensors to drive the car predictively. So when 'ACC' is set, the car knows in advance about bends, roundabouts and upcoming traffic flow, plus this Skoda will adapt itself to speed limits as you enter them.

Design and Build

The last Octavia took quite a big step forward in size; this one has grown more slightly, the hatchback version 19mm longer than before with the ever-popular estate variant now 22mm lengthier. In both cases, width has increased by 15mm. Visually, you'd certainly recognise this as an Octavia if you'd owned one before, but the car looks a little more mature and sophisticated now and features full-LED headlights as standard. LED lighting also features in the wider, thinner rear lamps. Where work was needed on this model line though, was in the cabin. Skoda interiors have always been smart and functional but a little dull. This one could almost fool you that you were sitting in a VW Passat, which is another way of saying that quite a big step forward in perceived quality has been now made. Softer-touch plastics, much more chrome trim and configurable LED ambient lighting all now feature and the new two-spoke multi-function steering wheel looks smart too. As is the current fashion, a digital instrument binnacle display is available, this one 10.25-inches in size. It's complemented by your choice of centre-dash screen; there are four choices, a base 8.25-inch monitor, then, if you can afford more, three 10-inch displays of varying functionality. As usual with an Octavia, back seat space is class-leading. As is boot capacity, which has grown to 600-litres in the hatch, or 640-litres in the estate.

Market and Model

For the time being, the core trim level is 'SE Technology' and pricing sits primarily in the £23,000-£25,000 bracket. Plus there are also 'SE First Edition' and 'SE L First Edition' launch variants. Whichever trim level you opt for, as usual, there's a premium of around £1,000 if you want the estate rather than the five-door hatch. As usual with a Skoda, all variants get as standard a range of practical 'Simply Clever' features. In this case, that means a helpful AdBlue nozzle for diesel variants and familiar touches like an ice scraper secreted in the fuel cap and a ticket clip on the driver's side A-pillar. If you've more to spend, a 'Sleep package' can be added that'll give you more comfortable rear seat head rests, stowed blankets and sun blinds. Other extras include massaging front seats, a head-up display and Matrix LED headlights that adapt to the road and other vehicles. As you'd expect, camera-driven safety kit provision has taken a step forward. The brand's 'Collision Avoidance Assistance' autonomous braking system is, as expected, standard right across the range, along with lane departure warning featuring steering assistance and predictive cruise control, which works alongside an updated traffic sign recognition set-up. If you specify your car correctly, you'll find that the cruise control set-up can combine with Skoda's 'Lane Keep Assist' and 'Traffic Jam Assist' systems to provide for a degree of semi-autonomous driving.

Cost of Ownership

You'll be wanting the WLTP emissions figures that'll determine this car's tax status. For the manual 1.5 TSI petrol, it's 127g/km (or 130g/km for the Estate). For the 2.0 TDI 115PS diesel manual, it's 113g/km (or 118g/km for the Estate). For the 2.0 TDI 150PS auto, it's 120g/km (or 123g/km for the Estate). The e-TECH system that features on Octavia 1.0 and 1.5 TSI petrol models fitted with DSG auto transmission is of course the same one we're increasingly seeing on various VW Group models. To recap, it pairs a 12-volt belt-driven starter motor with a small 48-volt lithium ion-battery, which stores energy that's recuperated under braking. The setup assists the petrol engine with a small electric boost, while also enabling this Skoda to coast with the engine completely disengaged at speed on the highway, improving efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions. Don't get your hopes up too high though, as to the effect all of this will have on your running costs. Experience with equivalent Audis has shown us that it doesn't make an enormous amount of difference. If a difference is what you want, then what you need is the Octavia iV (apparently the letters referenvce 'innovative car'), which is the brand's first plug-in model in this segment. Here, a 1.4 TSI petrol engine combines with an e-motor fed by a 13kWh lithium-ion battery pack and, when the cells are fully charged, will enable an Octavia iV to travel for a WLTP-rated all-electric driving range of 34 miles.

Summary

The Octavia name - based on the latin for 'eight' - is an almost inseparable part of Skoda's history, dating all the way back to 1959 when it arrived to designate the eighth design produced by the Czech brand following World War II. In modern era guise, Octavias have sold prolifically, enough, if placed end-to-end, to fill all three lanes of the complete M25. But those sales of course date back to a time when this was a slightly smaller and much less sophisticated car. How will modern era buyers cope with a version of this Skoda that's quite a lot more expensive and sophisticated. It'll be interesting to see. What's clear is that like its Korean competitors, Skoda sees a future in which it no longer competes as a 'value brand'. That market will be left to the Chinese. Instead, the Czech maker wants a higher quality image developed alongside higher quality products - cars like this one. They want the purchase of something like an Octavia to be viewed not as a cheaper choice but instead as rather a clever one. That time may already have arrived.

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