Skoda Octavia Zeal Elegance 2.0 TDI AT

Really comfortable car with good features and you get panarnomic sunroof and you get a good led lights and day running led Drl at the low price you get features like Audi A3 it is very nice car it's price is twenty Lakh ruppes the A/C of the car is very cool and the seates are soft it's sound systems are very good and it includes boofer also. The sitting arrangements are very good

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After skoda rapid a new feature car fill in love with everyday skoda octiva. its has parktronomic sensor for front and rear park distance. control it has day time running light very sharp bi xenon headlight with adaptive front lightning system and key less entry which is surprising and exit system.for security purpose it has provided 8 airbags navigation system . its look is amazing and all the people are focused on me when we goes outside. I enjoy very much to ride this skoda octiva.

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The Czech car maker succeeded in selling 44,900 units between November 2001 and October 2010. Its strong build quality paired with the ultimate comfort introduced the tag of premium sedans in India. The Octavia created its own niche with a new approach. It is still responsible for Skoda’s premium image in India as many vouch by it.

The 2013 version of the Octavia is a very important model for Skoda on many counts. It revives the Octavia brand and thus will try and live up to the legacy left behind by the earlier generation. It also marks Skoda’s strong presence in the premium D segment. With ambitious plans and a legendary status to back it up, Skoda Octavia rolls on Indian streets soon. We find out more on it in our first impression report.

Skoda Octavia

Exterior

At Skoda, designs are more about strong visual appeal without loud elements. Consider any Skoda car and that’s the essence in the design. These cars won’t blend in with the new age design characteristics of peers but then they stand out cause of their unique design style.

If 12 years back, it was a benchmark the new one has it all to carry the legacy forward. It looks truly international with its styling. The new Octavia has got bigger in dimensions and sophisticated in nature. The radiator grille has a chrome outline and fits the vertical blinds neatly inside.

The headlamps too have their own lines and creases and this time get a host of detailing with the Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic levelling. The lower spec Active and Ambition variants get halogen lights with manual leveling. They also miss on the amazing LED daytime running lamps which come only on the Elegance variant.The strong mid rib which flows along the bonnet highlights the Skoda logo.

When seen along its length, except for the increase in the overall length there is nothing to elaborate on. The Active variant gets Velorum alloys while Ambition and Elegance both get Minoris 16 inch alloys. Also, all three variants gets turn indicators embedded in them with body colored door handles.

The rear profile clearly is reminiscent of the Skoda Rapid. The signature C shaped tail lamps and the envelope crease on the tail door have now become familiar with all Skoda sedans. The Octavia fonts have also changed from its earlier generation and look crisper now.

The new Octavia is not about design only but it is inclusive of all the changes done. The sophisticated design line may attract a certain group of people but then for the drama seekers, it has to be the Hyundai Elantra which looks stunning with its fluidic architecture.

Interior

In sync with the new generation, the new Octavia pulls off great quality and stylish interiors. Since the new generation model has undergone considerable changes outside the cabin space inside has been increased too. The interiors have been improved considerably.

Among the three trims, the Active gets fabric seats while the Ambition and Elegance trims gets seats finished in leather. Skoda claims that no other car in the segment offers as much space as the new Octavia for the rear passengers. The beige interiors compliment really well with the ebony black plastics.

The Elegance variant offers comfort rich features like 12 way electrically adjustable driver seat with auto memory function. This variant also offers front passenger height adjustment as well as lumbar support for driver’s seat adjustment. The seat angle adjustment in other variants is a pain with a rotary knob arrangement that is quite inconvenient.

Front row seats are comfortable with sufficient cushioning and support. Tall passengers might feel a little cramped especially with the congested knee room. The reason for this is the tall central console. Thankfully all the variants get height and length adjustable armrests which comes in handy on long journeys. Rear passengers might have to compensate on comfort too because of the seats which are upright. However, the legroom here is generous at 73mm. Even the headroom, kneeroom and the elbow width has been increased making it a roomier cabin in its segment.

Ambition and Elegance get s a touch screen entertainment system with a 5.8 inch LCD TFT color display. The base variant only offers a standard swing audio player with USB and auxiliary plugin options while the other variants get additional support in the form of SD card reader, Media-in input for USB and iPod connectivity. Every variant gets 8 speakers with steering mounted controls on the top two. Entertainment system performs decently. The touch screen system is a very sensitive unit with automatic dimming and brightening options as the user closes in. It is very convenient to use. The music playback quality is also very good.

Air conditioning in Skoda cars have always impressed me and so did the one in the Octavia. It is equipped with the latest gizmos in the automatic climate controls. Even the rear passengers get their individual cooling with the rear AC vents. The AC unit is effective and in the higher variants, there is also an option of dual zone air conditioning.

The storage facilities are extremely simple and cleverly contrived. There is a storage compartment under the front passenger seat. The rear seat gets an armrest with adjustable cup holders. Even the one under the front armrest is very generous. The front doors can hold upto a litre class of bottles while the rear doors can too hold one. Thanks to the notchback arrangement, the luggage capacity is 590 litres which goes to 1580 litres when the rear seats are collapsed.

Performance

With a new exterior design and improved interiors, the Octavia already is on its way to become a competitive offering in the D segment. It also gets a new heart which the company claims to be a great combination of performance and economy.

The range starts from a 1.4TSI petrol engine to a more rev friendly 1.8TSI petrol engine followed by a meaty torque spitting 2.0TDI diesel engine. The 1.8 TSI comes with an automatic transmission while the 2.0TDI gets an optional automatic transmission.

We were invited at Parwanoo Chandigarh to drive the all new Octavia. For the ones who have been here might be aware of the twisty roads this place has. If the twisty roads are not enough, the insane driving style of the locals here proves to be a bigger challenge to get used to.

The manual 2.0 TDI was our first ride. The 1968cc turbocharged DOHC diesel engine is capable of producing a power output of 143 PS and a torque of 320Nm. To begin with the engine remains as noisy as it was but then on the flip side, the engine seems to surprise all with its low end performance.

Slip the gear to first and the rev needle travels fast which is at the same pace with the speedometer meaning the torque kicks in at close to 1600 rpm and stays strong before descending from the peak of 3000 rpm. The gear shifts are seamless for a diesel unit. The only disappointing bit is when it’s shifted on to the 3rd when the engine feels too low on power delivery.

If it is a pedal to the metal type of driving you enjoy, this is the engine which would make you happy. Once we were done doing our sane driving and getting the optimum mileage out, we shifted back to our performance way of driving. Since the roads were winding we were not able to reach great speeds but instead got a fantastic opportunity to test its mid range and low range performance.

The engine remains very juicy when on 1st and 2nd gears while it drops on the hauling potential post 3rd gear. If there is one thing which impressed me to the maximum it has to be the handling of this vehicle which is phenomenal. In fact it gives you the confidence to throw it around the corners at great speeds. The combine actions of the Electronic Stability control and the Electronic Differential lock make it more challenging.

It was amazing to see the Octavia take on hard roads with its suspension setting which were keener to swing on the softer side. We were driving the Octavia on roads and in a way no Octavia customer will ever drive. The Octavia delivered fantastic results with its great drive quality.

The automatic diesel on the other hand makes the drive less interesting. The brains of the DSG spoil the brute appeal of the manual shift and instead the automatic box has a certain lag which is felt greatly in the initial engine speeds. When the specifications were read, it said DSG with Tiptronic manual gear changing and I had dreams of playing with paddles but NO! One has to change gears by playing with the same auto stick. Why Skoda?.why?

We didn’t get an opportunity to drive the other 2 engines and hope to do a detailed review on them on our website soon. The real time mileage that we recorded was close to 15 kmpl. Skoda Auto claims a mileage of 20.6 Kmpl for the manual and 19.3Kmpl for the automatic 2.0 TDI.

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This is the best car I have ever drove in my life. it is very smooth and easy to drive.

but there is one negative point i.e., the maintainance is very high and the parts of the car is very high.

the car is very good looking and the space is comfortable. the back space is very good in the car. about stereo the car has inbuilt speakers it sounds really great no need to keep any external sub woofers in it. It gives a good mileage of around 13 to 14 kms in city and on highway it can give max of 16 kms on diesel. this car is very comfortable. I bought a second hand car but also satisfied with this. nice car.

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Things You gonna Love about this

Classic European styling & build. Premium quality inside out

• Wide engine range: Adequate 1.4L TSI, economical 2.0L diesel and explosive 1.8L TSI

• Smooth, high-tech DSG. Lightning quick upshifts

• Enhanced cabin room & spacious rear seat. Cavernous 590 liter boot as well

• Loaded with features( panoramic sunroof, electric seats with memory, bi-xenon lights etc.)

• Middle Ambition variant is well-equipped. Has a Diesel Automatic available too

• 5 star NCAP rating. Safety kit includes 6 airbags, ABS+ EBD, ESP, EDL and more

Things You're GONNA REGRET

2.0L diesel & 1.4L petrol get an inferior( torsion beam) rear suspension

• 1.4L TSI has prominent turbo lag at low rpms

• Some niceties missing( paddle shifters, smart keyless entry & go, alloy wheel spare)

• 1.8L TSI isn't offered with a manual transmission for the purists

• Unusually tall floor hump makes things uncomfortable for the 5th occupant

• Long term reliability concerns over the DSG automatic

• Skoda’s ill-famed after sales service & dealer network

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The Family car is powered by 1.8-litre TSI rated 177 bhp and accompanied by independent rear suspension that drastically enhances the handling and ride. 14.7 km/liter mileage and top speed of 250 km/hr impresses performance enthusiasts.

The rounded edges in the exterior give the car a classy, modern and premium feel. The front is aggressive looking with the grille having vertical slats and LED daytime running lights. The cabin is made top-notch with the beige and faux wood theme. Excellent functionality is ensured by touchscreen music system, six airbags, audio controls on steering, ESP, EBD, traction control, parking sensors, power driver seat with memory function, rear sunblind and rear AC vents.The exterior design is not to everybodies liking but ilove it. Also it is practical as the boot can be open as a hatch or a sedan.

price is between 13lakh - 19 lakhs

This feels like a 40 lakh rs car. Every feature u need is there even paddleshifts! Space is at par with mercedes S class. 140 bh dosent seem much. But hey I am not complaining. Its enough on our roads.being a diesel it gives about 12-14lm/l and that is very good considering how big and heavy this car is.

Ride quality is above average and handling is awesome. This has a long wheelbase still it handles a corner SUPERBLY. Skoda has trumped its parent company VW and passat is a mere spec in the rear view mirror of superb.

Styling can be a bit more aggressive.and now the new passat comes with 170bhp version of the same engine.so skoda wouid do good to give us a 160-170bhp version of the diesel.

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