Anybody knows what the (K) stand for in the model name Octavia 1,8 TSI 180hk 4x4 L&K DSG (K)? This might be a norwegian thing, i dont know. The (k) models are priced lower than the "regular" ones. 

Quick Google...

 

"Laurin and Klement
If you're in the market for a new Skoda, you will likely have come across a trim level called Laurin and Klement (L&K). This is the range-topping specification on a selection of Skoda models, and aims to make the car feel a bit more upmarket inside and out than their more affordable versions"

1 hour ago, Simoneale1973 said:

Quick Google...

 

"Laurin and Klement
If you're in the market for a new Skoda, you will likely have come across a trim level called Laurin and Klement (L&K). This is the range-topping specification on a selection of Skoda models, and aims to make the car feel a bit more upmarket inside and out than their more affordable versions"

L&K is already mentioned in the vehicle spec so why the "k" at the end. As the OP says "k" versions are cheaper,so if L&K are more luxurious they should cost more.

bilpriser-2016.pdf

Like Ords said, I am not talking about the K in Kaurin and Klement. A lot of models have the (K) at the end, also models that dont have the Laurin and Klement trim. So must stand for something else

@jobjor  can you how an example of an advert or something with the L&K (k) ?   

 

I assume it is not Combi / Kombi / Wagon,  or as known in the UK an Estate car if cheaper.

1 hour ago, toot said:

@jobjor  can you how an example of an advert or something with the L&K (k) ?   

 

I assume it is not Combi / Kombi / Wagon,  or as known in the UK an Estate car if cheaper.

thats what my first thought was, but in the table under the chassis type is specified as "STV", which is short for "stasjonsvogn", which is the norwegian word for estate. So all these are estate models. And only some of them are listed with the (K). The price is to the far right. 

this is an excerpt from the price list that Ords linked in the comments above here. 

Is that possibly an option for Cloth seats rather than leather?

5 minutes ago, toot said:

Is that possibly an option for Cloth seats rather than leather?

Could be I guess. What I wanted to know was whether my car is the (K) version or not. I need to estimate my cars list value back when it was new for my tax returns. I have the "standard" L&K version with alcantara seats. So i think i'll just assume that I have the one without the K!

1 minute ago, jobjor said:

Could be I guess. What I wanted to know was whether my car is the (K) version or not. I need to estimate my cars list value back when it was new for my tax returns. I have the "standard" L&K version with alcantara seats. So i think i'll just assume that I have the one without the K!

Post a VIN, or send a PM if you wish.  Not sure I can get you information, but will take a look.

This PDF of a 2017 price list seems to show the same model with both NYHET and KAMPANJE with the KAMPANJE models being cheaper.

 

They translate with Google as NEWS and CAMPAIGN

 

Make of that what you will.

skodapriser_octavia_2017.pdf

Edited 22 March, 20233 yr by softscoop

11 minutes ago, softscoop said:

This PDF of a 2017 price list seems to show the same model with both NYHET and KAMPANJE with the KAMPANJE models being cheaper.

 

They translate with Google as NEWS and CAMPAIGN

Here's a theory:

NYHET (NEWS) = 2017 models being sold at full price

 

KANPANJE (CAMPAIGN) = 2016 models being sold at a discount to clear stock

 

The way to know if this is theory is plausible is for @jobjor to look at the Model Year digit in the VIN and see it he has a 2016 or 2017 model.

Ask a dealer

I did a bit more research on this.

 

I noticed there were VW with the same (K) designation on that 2016 price list.

 

This promotion from 2016 shows a saving of up to NOK 13,200 on DSG Passat Businessline.

https://web.archive.org/web/20160824233501/http://www.volkswagen.no/no/kjop-og-finansiering/kampanje/dsg-passat-stasjonsvogn.html

 

This Passat price list from the same time shows these models with the same "KAMPANJE" description.

 

volkswagen-passat-b8-stv-prisliste-my17-28-04-2016.pdf

 

Looks like it was nothing more than a promotional offer.

 

Whether that means anything different in terms of tax due to the different list prices, not sure

 

 

 

 

On 23/03/2023 at 10:57, softscoop said:

Looks like it was nothing more than a promotional offer.

You appear to be correct. The norwegian word "kampanje" literally translates to campaign, but like Petroldave implied, in the retail world it means promotional offer or sale. So that is likely the case here.

 

On 22/03/2023 at 10:48, PetrolDave said:

The way to know if this is theory is plausible is for @jobjor to look at the Model Year digit in the VIN and see it he has a 2016 or 2017 model.

My VIN number implies that my car is a 2016 model.

But is there a way to know if my car is a kampanje/promotional offer (K) car or not? Or can I just assume that it is not with regards to the value of the car? I mean, just because the car may or may not have been sold at a discount that doesnt make it less worth?