Skoda has unveiled the Octavia Pro for Chinese market

64mm longer (44mm a extra back seat legroom)

Multi link rear suspension as standard

Bumpers appear to be more sporty RS style

12 inch touchscreen 

 

Wonder if anyone in UK would have preferred this version

 

https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/models/octavia/skoda-octavia-pro-czech-bestseller-for-the-chinese-market/

 

 

Interesting to see they've added seperate temperature controls in the style of the new Golf.

 

 

Edited 11 March, 20215 yr by fox2319

1 hour ago, fox2319 said:

Interesting to see they've added seperate temperature controls in the style of the new Golf.

But I don't see any difference having them here over the way where they are in our cars currently.

1 minute ago, TheUltraRunner said:

But I don't see any difference having them here over the way where they are in our cars currently.

It's a bit easier to access without looking as it's a seperate part of the unit. You can also adjust temperature by swiping (you don't need to be laser accurate on the right area of the screen) and control the heated seats by tapping with 2 fingers. 

 

Aside from that, no difference

 

Good points. But still far away from the usability of the classical climate controls. 

47 minutes ago, fox2319 said:

It's a bit easier to access without looking as it's a seperate part of the unit. You can also adjust temperature by swiping (you don't need to be laser accurate on the right area of the screen) and control the heated seats by tapping with 2 fingers. 

 

Aside from that, no difference

 

The golf owners have not been fans. The buttons are not illuminated so can’t see them in the dark. Maybe they’ve fixed that on this model.

Looks like it’s been jacked up an extra 64mm as well. Jeez. 

1 hour ago, SC03OTT said:

Looks like it’s been jacked up an extra 64mm as well. Jeez. 

Chinese potholes are deeper???