UK Brochure for the facelift Octavia - 10 April 2024.

It doesn't seem to have a link from the main brochure page on the website - but Google found this for me.

 

https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/0bcfc2d5-654f-49b2-a524-91e141293e36

Thanks! Been looking for this!

I see that the PHEV version has been dropped which is a pity.

7 minutes ago, RobL50 said:

I see that the PHEV version has been dropped which is a pity.

I wonder why? 

Matrix headlights standard on VRS, but not even an option now on SE L or Sportline ? ? 

7 hours ago, jpg86 said:

I wonder why? 

I saw an interview (AutoExpress) when they launched the FL version, with someone at Skoda, who said

• "at the time it was decided not to put the plug-in hybrid in the Octavia" And then a bit later:
• "Will we revisit that? Yes." But also:
• "the profit margins on plug-in hybrids are low"

So may be some chance of Octavia PHEVs eventually but I'd be surprised if it's before 2025. Which is a shame - put Skoda/ VW's new 100km/62 mile range (WLTP I guess) batteries in an Octavia Estate and I'd be very interested.

 

Also worth noting - Skoda *have* announced there will be new PHEV versions of the Superb and Kodiaq, but PHEV versions aren't in the current brochures for those either.

7 hours ago, StewartM said:

Matrix headlights standard on VRS, but not even an option now on SE L or Sportline ? ? 

 

My impression is that the options list is overall a bit thinner than it was at the end of the non-FL Mk4 versions.

Maybe more options will reappear once they have been in production for a while?

26 minutes ago, DavidY said:

I saw an interview (AutoExpress) when they launched the FL version, with someone at Skoda, who said

• "at the time it was decided not to put the plug-in hybrid in the Octavia" And then a bit later:
• "Will we revisit that? Yes." But also:
• "the profit margins on plug-in hybrids are low"

So may be some chance of Octavia PHEVs eventually but I'd be surprised if it's before 2025. Which is a shame - put Skoda/ VW's new 100km/62 mile range (WLTP I guess) batteries in an Octavia Estate and I'd be very interested.

 

Also worth noting - Skoda *have* announced there will be new PHEV versions of the Superb and Kodiaq, but PHEV versions aren't in the current brochures for those either.

Interesting, thank you.  I had seen the VW announcements and was thinking that an Octavia PHEV with 60 mile range would be ideal.

 

The FL vRS will now come with TWO brollies ☂️☂️ 

Something I've not seen men tone elsewhere. They're adding a "Jumbo Box" which appears to be a cooled centre console compartment.

The UK spec also appears to not be getting the smaller infotainment display on lower trim levels.

Appears green paint is cheaper on SEL than metallic

 

and unless I am misreading it, vRS is not currently on sale

 

 

https://cc.skoda-auto.com/gbr/en-GB/trimline-scenic?activePage=trimlines&color=K4K4&configurationId=&extraEquipments=&id=GBR%3Bskoda%3B2025%3BPV5DA5%3B0%3BGYOZYOZ%3Bmda20240412014820%3Ben-GB%3B%3B63509%3B63569&interior=GM&modifiedPages=&snapshotVersion=70df67ae-23cb-49d2-81ad-2d1f11073335&trimline=PVD|SE Technology6356963509&visitedPages=

 

The first edition comes with lots of extras, but prices keep going up as well.

Can't keep up with Skoda recently and new models, seems as soon as you buy one it's out of date!

 

The se tech now gains heated seats and the sel gains extras.

 

Take it the order from stock only, means no factory orders?

Edited 15 April, 20242 yr by skoda2019

1 hour ago, skoda2019 said:

The se tech now gains heated seats and the sel gains extras.

 

 

SE Tech also gains folding mirrors, and one or two other things as well I believe.
 

I'm hoping it's down to the parts needing to ramp up to meet the planned spec. 

On 14/04/2024 at 18:03, DavidY said:

 

My impression is that the options list is overall a bit thinner than it was at the end of the non-FL Mk4 versions.

Maybe more options will reappear once they have been in production for a while?

 

It baffles me why Skoda don't put these on their main Brochures page... but here is a new version of the Octavia brochure, dated 8 May 2024 (curiously that's 2 days in the future as I write this):

https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/0bcfc2d5-654f-49b2-a524-91e141293e36

 

I found it on this page:

https://www.skoda.co.uk/new-cars/octavia/estate-se-technology

Now officially available to order

 

https://www.skoda.co.uk/news/details/order-books-open-for-fully-updated-skoda-octavia
 

I've not owned a Skoda before (or been interested in buying one), but is it normal for the configurator to be a bit of a mess and for it and the brochure to be very inconsistent?  It makes deciding on a car spec (with a bit of guesswork for the VRS, which is the model I'd want) somewhat difficult.

 

* The brochure mentions the VRS hatchback as "coming soon" (whatever that means) but doesn't mention the estate.

* The brochure now lists the (rather nice) 19" wheels for the SportLine model (£1055), but they aren't in the configurator.

* The configurator doesn't let you add both the HUD and the "Assisted Drive Package", but there's nothing in the brochure (or on the German configurator) to say they aren't allowed together.

* The configurator lists the "Light and View Package Plus", which isn't in the brochure at all.

* The brochure lists "Assisted Drive Package Plus", but it's not in the configurator.

* The "Simply Clever Package Premium" is listed twice, with the same price.  If you choose the one on the right it forces you to have electric seats, but if you choose the one on the left, it does not.

 

Also:

Quote

With it's 5-star Euro NCAP rating for crash safety, the Octavia offers up to 10 airbags, 8 of which come as standard.

 

"its", Skoda, not "it's".

Edited 9 May, 20242 yr by melesixx

10 hours ago, melesixx said:

 but is it normal for the configurator to be a bit of a mess and for it and the brochure to be very inconsistent?

In my experience, yes. 

17 hours ago, melesixx said:

I've not owned a Skoda before (or been interested in buying one), but is it normal for the configurator to be a bit of a mess and for it and the brochure to be very inconsistent?  It makes deciding on a car spec (with a bit of guesswork for the VRS, which is the model I'd want) somewhat difficult.

 

* The brochure mentions the VRS hatchback as "coming soon" (whatever that means) but doesn't mention the estate.

* The brochure now lists the (rather nice) 19" wheels for the SportLine model (£1055), but they aren't in the configurator.

* The configurator doesn't let you add both the HUD and the "Assisted Drive Package", but there's nothing in the brochure (or on the German configurator) to say they aren't allowed together.

* The configurator lists the "Light and View Package Plus", which isn't in the brochure at all.

* The brochure lists "Assisted Drive Package Plus", but it's not in the configurator.

* The "Simply Clever Package Premium" is listed twice, with the same price.  If you choose the one on the right it forces you to have electric seats, but if you choose the one on the left, it does not.

 

Also:

 

"its", Skoda, not "it's".

 

Yep, it can be a janky mess. Currently on my third vRS estate and the early stages of new brochure and configurator is often like this

On 14/04/2024 at 21:59, Aarond said:

The FL vRS will now come with TWO brollies ☂️☂️ 

My vRS has 2 brollies. 😁

 

(Came with one and the other an official Škoda one bought “As New” from eBay for £20). 

6 hours ago, WaveyDavey said:

My vRS has 2 brollies. 😁

 

(Came with one and the other an official Škoda one bought “As New” from eBay for £20). 

Nice! It's a nice touch having brollies, but I don't think I've ever used them.