octaviaIII New Octavia III Estate Information

[ColinD]

ŠKODA continues its model offensive with the new Octavia Estate. Only a few weeks after the launch of the Octavia Hatch, the third-generation Octavia Estate celebrates its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show from the 5th to the 17th of March, 2013. ŠKODA’s Octavia sets new standards in the compact segment and reaffirms its unique position in this class. The Octavia Estate offers unrivalled space, functionality, innovative safety and comfort systems, fuel efficiency, and many ‘Simply Clever’ ideas at exceptional value for money.

• New Octavia Estate continues ŠKODA’s model offensive
  
• World premiere set for Geneva Motor Show in early March, 2013
  
• Heart of the brand - sets new standards in the compact segment
  
• Mid-class qualities for the price of a compact –a class of its own
  
• Powerful, clean design, lots of space and many ‘Simply Clever’ features
  
• World premiere of ŠKODA Octavia 4×4 with new four-wheel drive (fifth generation Haldex clutch)
  

“The ŠKODA Octavia is at the heart of the brand and our most popular model by far,” said ŠKODA Chairman, Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland. He continued: “The Estate represents all good ŠKODA values and has a large share in the success of this model range. With the third generation, the Octavia Estate takes a huge leap forward. The car really is in a class of its own; offering mid-class quality at compact-estate prices.”

The new ŠKODA Octavia Estate has grown significantly, boasting a dynamic and elegant design. ŠKODA Chief Designer, Jozef Kaba?, and his team have redesigned the car from head to toe. Never before has a ŠKODA Octavia Estate been so dynamic and yet timelessly elegant, distinctive, sophisticated and confident on the road as the third generation of this best seller. An outstanding amount of space, fuel efficiency, innovative safety and comfort systems as well as many ‘Simply Clever’ ideas make up the ŠKODA genes that set it apart from its competitors.

Dynamic loadmaster with precise design

The new ŠKODA Octavia Estate is 90 mm longer and 45 mm wider than its predecessor. The wheelbase has grown by almost 11 cm, resulting in record room and space. “Our ŠKODA Octavia Estate offers rear-seat passengers lots of legroom – 73 mm in front of the knees – the highest in its segment. And at 610 litres, the size of the boot sets a new record for its class,” said Dr. Frank Welsch, Škoda Board Member for Technical Development. By folding the rear backrests down, the boot space of the Estate increases to an impressive 1,740 litres.

There are also numerous ‘Simply Clever’ details shared with the Octavia Hatch, including, double-sided boot floor mat, the comprehensive net restraint system, multiple bag hooks, a waste bin and numerous bottle holders, multimedia device holders, an ice scraper in the fuel tank opening and a warning-vest holder under the driver’s seat. In addition, the new Estate offers a host of smart solutions which make life easier, including a coat rack and a remote fold-down function for the rear-seat backrest.

The folding passenger seat makes transporting long objects easy. There is space for a luggage compartment retractable parcel shelf and roof bars under the adjustable and retractable variable boot floor.

The design of the Octavia Estate is the epitome of clarity, precision and perfect proportions. “The new Škoda Octavia Estate is the perfect combination of form and function,” said Dr. Welsch.

The front view is identical to the new Hatch. The clearly structured side view of the new ŠKODA Octavia Estate works through a dynamically flowing silhouette. Additionally, the closed, clear-cut side graphic is distinctively emphasized by the high Tornado line. The roofline of the Estate slopes gently towards the rear and passes elegantly over into the D-pillar. The rear lights extend far into the side rear section and are the final points of the tornado line.

The rear is also clearly and precisely designed.

The new Octavia Estate is instantly recognisable as a ŠKODA from the back view because of the C-shaped taillights as well as the characteristic triangular elements in the tailgate. Just like the Hatch, the ŠKODA Octavia Estate has two C-shaped light strips in each taillight which enhance the graphical impact.

Innovative assistants, fuel-efficient engines

There are modern safety assistants available upon request onboard the new ŠKODA Octavia Estate such as the Automatic Post-Collision Brake, Front Assistant with City Emergency Braking Function, the Driver Activity Assistant (fatigue detection), the Crew Protection Assistant or the Lane Assistant to keep you inside the lanes.

If an accident does occur, a comprehensive passive safety package ensures the best possible protection of the driver and passengers, including up to nine airbags.

The new Octavia Estate has numerous electronic comfort systems that have so far only been seen in higher class cars. These include the new Adaptive Cruise Control, an automatic distance control, and the Intelligent Light Assistant, a high-beam assistant. There is also a range of completely new generation radio and radio-navigation systems.

The newly developed engines of the third-generation ŠKODA Octavia Estate are up to 17% more economical than the previous generation engines. In the UK, two petrol and two diesels are available. A fuel efficient GreenLine version will reach a consumption of only 83.1mpg and CO2 emissions of only 89 g/km.

Also to be seen first at the 2013 Geneva Motor show is the ŠKODA Octavia Estate 4×4 with a newly developed all-wheel drive and fifth-generation Haldex clutch.

[Coops]

...the boot space of the Estate increases to an impressive 1,740 litres.

Crikey, that's only 125 litres behind the already huge Superb Estate

[ColinD]

Well my hunch is the Superb will follow the now well known Skoda pattern. In that it will have a facelift, then gain a few litres on the new model in 2014/15 or as the market dictates. Hopefully this now makes the Rapid appear plausible too.

It certainly is a big boot!

[ColinD]

There are a few videos of the New Octavia MKIII or MK3 if you prefer; none of the estate yet, here: http://www.briskoda.net/skoda/media.html

[Gizmo]

That looks very impressive to say the least. which also means that the Superb will need more than a cosmetic facelift to stay in front.

[Grizzle]

Now this is nice!!! i wish we had went for an estate as we have a dog, this new MK3 looks really nice in those pics.

[Jockdooshbag]

I wonder what engines will feature 4x4. 184bhp diesel with 4x4 and dsg would be nice.

[Wardy]

Looks about the size of the Superb wagon from those photos too!

Does look nice though - just don't think it needs to get any bigger from the current size.

[Yeti_Man]

Looks about the size of the Superb wagon from those photos too!

Does look nice though - just don't think it needs to get any bigger from the current size.

I do know what you are saying but just over another 100 litres compared to the 3 series estate is perfect for me. It'll be interesting to get behind the wheel as I always thought the Superb was almost 'too big', especially in respect of the rear legroom.

[Yeti_Man]

I wonder what engines will feature 4x4. 184bhp diesel with 4x4 and dsg would be nice.

Cant see them ever allowing that as it would make the VRS TDi look bad given its use of that same engine.

[Wardy]

I do know what you are saying but just over another 100 litres compared to the 3 series estate is perfect for me. It'll be interesting to get behind the wheel as I always thought the Superb was almost 'too big', especially in respect of the rear legroom.

Can see where you're coming from. Although saying that I can fit more in my Octy2 hatch than my Dad could in his old E92 3 Touring!

So even in current form the estate should have no issue outgunning the 3.

[Jockdooshbag]

Cant see them ever allowing that as it would make the VRS TDi look bad given its use of that same engine.

Maybe have a VRS 4x4 option? I bet it would be popular.

Can see where you're coming from. Although saying that I can fit more in my Octy2 hatch than my Dad could in his old E92 3 Touring!

So even in current form the estate should have no issue outgunning the 3.

I agree my current octy has way more boot space than my 3 series did. My big lab fits in easily so any more boot space just seems overkill. Everyone is different with different needs but if you need more space get the superb.

Edited 19 February, 2013 by Jockdooshbag

[Wardy]

Maybe have a VRS 4x4 option? I bet it would be popular.

I reckon the VAG position is that would be too like an A4 quattro and potentially steal sales? Although maybe that position is softening with the higher output Yeti and Superb models with 4x4??

More than likely the highest output would be the CR150 (or whatever the new output is) hooked up to 4x4. That would still be quite useful mind you.

[Yeti_Man]

Can see where you're coming from. Although saying that I can fit more in my Octy2 hatch than my Dad could in his old E92 3 Touring!

So even in current form the estate should have no issue outgunning the 3.

I guess its the shape of the boot thats important. Personally, Ive tried loading up an Exeo ST and a 2010 3 series Touring (unsure of the bimmer model designation) with a couple of large items and reckon to be on the safe side I need about 100 litres extra for the summer trip each year. My old Octy VRS estate appeared a good chunk bigger than both, boot wise.

[Wardy]

Spot on - the actual shape of the Touring boot isn't that great, and along with RWD isn't that deep either. Think they've addressed that to some extent in the brand new 3 Touring, but then that's hardly a direct Octy competitor at 26k for a 316d :p

[skomaz]

I reckon the VAG position is that would be too like an A4 quattro and potentially steal sales? Although maybe that position is softening with the higher output Yeti and Superb models with 4x4??

More than likely the highest output would be the CR150 (or whatever the new output is) hooked up to 4x4. That would still be quite useful mind you.

So the above (CR150 + 4x4) and a remap and it's sorted...

[Wardy]

That would be my feeling, yes

[Yeti_Man]

Or the 185bhp 1.8TSi 4x4 with a larger turbo and some molesting by Shark Performance. Heading OT now... oops.

[RapidRonnie]

The new Scout will allegedly come with the 185BHP TDI and DSG but not the "standard" cars.

[Huskoda]

The new Scout will allegedly come with the 185BHP TDI and DSG but not the "standard" cars.

Interesting. Except I like the stealth 4x4 I have But if the Scout gets the bigger engine and hopefully under body protection, its the one for me.

[Yeti_Man]

The new Scout will allegedly come with the 185BHP TDI and DSG but not the "standard" cars.

Do you know if its being offered with a petrol engine?

[Herschel]

The new Scout will allegedly come with the 185BHP TDI and DSG but not the "standard" cars.

Where do I sign?

:love:

[Dr Zoidberg]

The new Scout will allegedly come with the 185BHP TDI and DSG but not the "standard" cars.

Where have you heard that?

I'd be surprised if it wasn't the 150bhp TDI.

[Wardy]

Oh goodness, it's started again hasn't it? Do we need to start the £1 rumour fund again? :p

"I've heard there'll be a V8 option....."

[expostmanpat]

Typical, thought the estate would be 12 months off, just ordered a mk2. Oh well at least I got a mammoth discount

Certainly looks a nice car though