Team-BHP - 2004 Skoda Octavia.

Skoda Auto is presenting the first official picture of the new Skoda Octavia on 30 January. The new Octavia is the all-new successor to the popular Skoda model of the same name, nearly 1,000,000 of which have been sold since the Octavia&#8217;s introduction in 1996.
The Skoda Octavia is a brand-new car using modern technology to deliver an "extra bit of car". It was designed and engineered at Skoda&#8217;s technical centre at its headquarters in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. The car is 4,572 mm long, 1,769 mm wide and 1,462 mm high. The basic luggage-compartment capacity amounts to 560 litres with the folding rear seats in place.

The new Octavia will be available with a choice of six engines. These include the 1.4 MPI/55 kW and 1.6 MPI/75 kW petrol engines, as well as the 1.6 FSI/85 kW and 2.0 FSI/110 kW direct injection petrol engines. The range of diesel engines includes two fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines, the 1.9 TDI PD/77 kW and 2.0 TDI PD/103 kW.

The new Skoda Octavia will make its first public appearance at the 2004 Geneva International Motor Show on 2 March.

I agree with GTO.

The front doesnt seem to have that solid image the current octavia projects. Though its not bad, might take a little getting used to. I dont like the alloys in the pic and that plays a big role in the looks of a car.

Its good to see they the engine choices. The 2.0 TDI sounds like a kicker!

cheers

Reminds me of the new Volvos.

Well, if it rides good, certainly might take a little bit of getting used to it. VW do not have a very good reputation for reliability. Wonder how good the Czechs are it.

More and more options for the Indian consumer - Bring 'em on !
-V