The New Škoda Octavia Scout – Partner For Leisure And Holidays

[ColinD]

Sometimes there is not a comfortable road on the way to the final destination, but the new Škoda Octavia Scout is prepared to continue – anytime, anywhere. Its ground clearance is 40 millimetres higher than that of the Octavia Combi and 16 mm greater than that of the Octavia Combi 4x4, thus increasing the its off-road ability considerably, enabling it to master poor and rutted tracks effortlessly.


The reliable four-wheel drive estate car, with its boot volume of up to 1620 litres, can cope with even the most demanding transport tasks and is ideally suited for hard daily use or as a partner for leisure and vacation. The Octavia Scout radiates a feeling of both power and dynamics. Robust and authentic, it is representative of the brand’s competence in four-wheel drive and represents a further step in the still-young life cycle of the Octavia.


The Octavia Scout, at 4581 millimetres in length, is one centimetre longer, 1.5 centimetres wider and 1.3 centimetres higher than the Octavia 4x4. Newly designed bumpers at the front and rear, side mouldings and profiled door sills lend the Scout its design and are also an indication of its possible uses. Protective strips on the wheel housings, front door sills with “Scout” engraved on them and sumpguard protection front and rear equip the car for difficult tasks. The 17" “Proteus” alloy wheels cope with even the worst roads and provide reliability in the flight from the humdrum of the day. The Octavia Scout is also distinguished by its exclusive logo and polished steel dual exhaust pipes.


In the interior, the driver and passengers enjoy outstanding comfort. Under the comfortable front central armrest is the Jumbo box, a spacious storage compartment, something which normally is offered only in higher level models. Upholstery that is exclusive to the Octavia Scout, and a front passenger handgrip on the dashboard are further characteristics of the new model.


The Škoda Octavia Scout is supplied with the most powerful diesel and petrol engines - the 2.0 TDI PD diesel engine with 103 kW (140 HP) and the 2.0 FSI petrol engine with 110 kW (150 HP), both of which are four cylinder engines. The diesel is fitted with a diesel particle filter (DPF) as standard. Both engines are combined with a six-speed manual transmission.


To provide its off-road capability, the Octavia Scout is fitted with the well-proven four-wheel drive system from Škoda Auto. The core of the drive train is the Haldex multi-plate clutch installed in front of the rear axle.
The Octavia Scout will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September 2006. Its market introduction is planned for the first quarter of 2007.

[skudupnorth]

We had some pics at work,it looks very much like the Audi Offroad which is not a bad thing to follow.Off to Czech next week for my jollies so i will have a sniff around MB to see if there is any stuff on it along with the new Ferbie.

[P2M]

Few pictures ;-)

http://news.auto.cz/nove-modely/skod...hny-cesty.html

[Niall]

That looks absolutely bang on for what I use a car for. Mainly driving on road and sometimes mild off road, but nothing really close to Landy territory. They'd sell bucket loads to Land Agents, Foresters, Farmers and their wifes, etc.

Any news on whether it'll come here?

And if so how much should I start saving up?

Niall

[sparky2]

I might well be tempted if the price is right and the economy is OK, it would be great for towing my caravan off wet grass etc.

[golfturbo]

Damm, I have a guy at work who's Mondeo is up for renewal in Jan and he wanted one of these, looks like we will miss the opportunity

[Skodaboy]

Great looking car, and yes it will be coming to the UK. Possibly towards the end of the year - Skoda need to launch the Roomster in October before the Scout.

[DaveI]

Originally Posted by golfturbo

Damm, I have a guy at work who's Mondeo is up for renewal in Jan and he wanted one of these, looks like we will miss the opportunity

The 2.0 TDi 4x4 is on the Skoda web site now, could he do without the plastic wheel arch extensions?

[Blanes]

Rover 200 Streetwise anyone?

[DaveI]

Originally Posted by Blanes

Rover 200 Streetwise anyone?

Hardly, if it was based on the FWD 1.6 I would agree. The scout would be a contender for the more budget conscious buyers of the Audi All Road and smaller Vovo XC series.

[andyfr]

Originally Posted by DaveI

Hardly, if it was based on the FWD 1.6 I would agree. The scout would be a contender for the more budget conscious buyers of the Audi All Road and smaller Vovo XC series.

Exactly. You took the words right off my keyboard.

[sparky2]

Link to website - Octavia Scout
Link seems to have gone !

[andyfr]

Originally Posted by skudupnorth

We had some pics at work,it looks very much like the Audi Offroad which is not a bad thing to follow.Off to Czech next week for my jollies so i will have a sniff around MB to see if there is any stuff on it along with the new Ferbie.

Did you find out any more details when you went over there?

[theo 4x4]

i like that one alot!its a shame it does not come with the turbo engine....

[andyfr]

It does, it's a turbo diesel.

[LesPaul]

DSG would be nice, perfect tow car then

Darren

[sparky2]

Have anymore details come out yet from the lads that have been to see it ? Found another link to a website with more details and pics - Å*kodaOctavia Scout - World premiere

[theo 4x4]

Originally Posted by andyfr

It does, it's a turbo diesel.

i mean the petrol engine

[Stone]

Good to see the Scout on the UK site at last:

Škoda UK - The New Octavia Scout

I also note that the Skoda UK website lists an Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 Estate despite the categorical denials I had from Skoda UK marketing that there were any plans to add a 2.0 TDI to the 4x4 lineup.

Trying to shift some 1.9 TDI 4x4 stock by lying to punters? Shame on you Skoda UK

[AlanJ]

This car looks very interesting, I'm looking forward to seeing a roadtest but can't find a single review on-line.

Has anyone seen one?