2004 Skoda Octavia.

v12 · 21st February 2004, 16:40

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.

v12 · 21st February 2004, 16:42

The rear of the new Octavia. Looks more like the older gen C Class.

GTO · 21st February 2004, 19:30

I like the rear quarter view, but the front totally sucks. It does not have the character of the current Octavia.

GTO

Rehaan · 23rd February 2004, 13:46

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

Powerslave · 24th February 2004, 10:04

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

21st February 2004, 16:40	#1
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	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.
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21st February 2004, 16:42	#2
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	The rear of the new Octavia. Looks more like the older gen C Class.
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21st February 2004, 19:30	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	I like the rear quarter view, but the front totally sucks. It does not have the character of the current Octavia. GTO
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23rd February 2004, 13:46	#4
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,046 Thanked: 34,079 Times	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
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24th February 2004, 10:04	#5
Powerslave BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY/USA Posts: 103 Thanked: Once	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
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