Octavia III Facelift

[PetrolDave]

“We will see the Virtual Cockpit available in week 16 of 2017” said Mr. Bernhard Maier.skoda CEO

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/advice/news/2016/skoda-to-offer-virtual-cockpit-in-early-2017/

In other words, "don't place your order until after Week 16"

[Oykkh]

Is week 16 order start for production week 22? so the car will be build as a MY2018??

[U241170]

something that would look OK. at least more OK than the real one...

Edited 28 October, 2016 by U241170

[Dr Zoidberg]

“We will see the Virtual Cockpit available in week 16 of 2017” said Mr. Bernhard Maier.skoda CEO

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/advice/news/2016/skoda-to-offer-virtual-cockpit-in-early-2017/

 

Now that *is* a nice selling point.

[Oykkh]

Now that *is* a nice selling point.

I think i will order one just of that reason. I dont understand why the kodiaq has to wait for virtuell Cockpit? They have to wait for next upadte i suppose?

[jbyrnes82]

 

Have seen this mock up on a facebook group, not official from Skoda though.

[Corrida15]

vrs mock up.jpg

Have seen this mock up on a facebook group, not official from Skoda though.

I could actually live with that.

[Coolie2000]

http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/10/28/skoda-reveals-facelifted-octavia

[Rsrob]

vrs mock up.jpg

 

Have seen this mock up on a facebook group, not official from Skoda though.

I've seen this on Facebook and think it better but really need to see the official one from skoda

[SC03OTT]

vrs mock up.jpg

 

Have seen this mock up on a facebook group, not official from Skoda though.

Oddly, that works. Here's hoping it looks like that. And why wouldn't it. There is nothing radical about the photoshop.

[GoneToBeemer]

Rob, we're gonna have to agree to differ on this one, you won't convince me it's good looking and I have one because I/my family need a cavernous family car which is good value for money (the wife's an accountant)

It ticks boxes but good looking it ain't and if the facelift don't sell well great, I'm replacing mine for the 67 plate so, I reckon I'll get a good discount, which I'll need to reduce the depreciation due to it looking so Fugle

Mine is due for replacement then, and it certainly won't be replaced with another Octavia.

In hindsight, can get better lease deals on either a Superb L&K or even the new E-class has some amazing deals out there...my biggest temptation is the new 5-series when it's out.

Anyway, back on topic the FL Octy 3 is still hideous, and it gets even more so every time I look at it!

[fergiet]

I think I need to get my eyes tested as I think it looks ok. Final opinion awaits seeing it in the metal.

[ima]

I wasn't sure at first and seeing in the metal would help but I've got used to it and think it looks okay too. VRS mock up looks good if it came out anything like that and wouldnt put me off having another, especially with the virtual cockpit.

[jthyssen]

Has anyone seen if the fuel consumption numbers are different for the facelift? (the current 1.8 TSI DSG is sooooo close to my employer's mpg cutoff for company cars....)

[Oykkh]

I like it too. I hope the Virtual cockpit will be great.today i have a 1.8tsi 180hk DSG 4*4. So i go for the new octavia facelift or the kodiaq

Edited 29 October, 2016 by Oykkh

[DavidY]

An article on What Car's website.  Doesn't say a great deal that hasn't been mentioned already though.
http://www.whatcar.com/news/skoda-octavia-facelift-revealed/

 

Apparently the new infotainment options  "all feature glass touchscreens, which are designed to respond to light touches."

 

But (having recently changed to an Octavia and used a touchscreen for the first time), touchscreens can't be used well without taking hands and eyes off the wheel, and I'm far from convinced that responding to light touches will be any easier. The cars with a wheel or other controller in the centre console to control their screens have it right IMO.

[Petunet]

Since we have lots of Saab fans here, does anyone remember this:

 

[umbral]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda/octavia/92888/new-2017-skoda-octavia-revealed-with-styling-and-tech-tweaks

 

What problems did the original Octavia III had ? (what people complained about ?)

 

 

What is the song ?

Edited 29 October, 2016 by umbral

[toni8b]

Apparently there are going to recall all 230 models manufactured from 2016 onwards and give them the same front mask with splitted headlights.

[LemonLime]

Apparently there are going to recall all 230 models manufactured from 2016 onwards and give them the same front mask with splitted headlights.

har har har

[gullyg]

Looks like the Octavia is going to be a marmite car now, fair play to those who like it but that front end with the split lights is hideous imho.

What problems did the original Octavia III had ? (what people complained about ?)

Sorry are you asking what issues the pre-face lift has?

Have a look here for some common ones - I mentioned most the issues I've had, a lot seem common issues. Also getting a real problem with steaming up again, having to use the heated windscreen far more than I should.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/392842-26-months-of-ownership-26-weeks-off-the-road-so-far-counting/?fromsearch=1

[Jaco2k]

Since we have lots of Saab fans here, does anyone remember this:

So apparently I was not the only one to see the similarities

[juan27]

Undecided. I remember when the Mk2 FL was first announced my immediate reaction was quite negative but a year or two later it had grown on me and I bought one. Certainly Skoda need less bland generic styling now they are no longer a budget brand.

[juan27]

So any solid news on the VRS spec? It needs 240bhp+ in my opinion, the game has moved on. Oh and get rid of that stupid noise generator.

[ima]

I love the sound generator in mine. Adds a bit of fun to proceedings.