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Skoda Octavia test drive: combinatorika

The current generation of the Octavia model consists of five modifications: a hatchback produced for Russian buyers at a factory in Kaluga, a station wagon, RS sports version available in the body of hatchback or combi, as well as in configuration with all -wheel drive Octavia Combi 4x4.
Skoda Octavia has long won many fans in Europe and Russia today more than 800 thousand copies have been sold around the world. Conservative, but not having lost relevance, design, spacious interior, good riding characteristics and an attractive price forced many motorists to turn their attention to this particular car. Confirmation of this is the continuing to this day the production of the previous generation Octavia, which with the release of the new family in 2004 received the Tour prefix.
The current generation of the Octavia model consists of five modifications: a hatchback produced for Russian buyers at a factory in Kaluga, a station wagon, RS sports version available in the body of hatchback or combi, as well as in configuration with all -wheel drive Octavia Combi 4x4. And the newest representative of the Octavia family is an off -road modification of Scout.
The most popular Octavia modification in the Russian market is the car in the back of the hatchback. We will talk about him. Our test drive has a hechta Skoda Octavia on the eve of the publication of the updated version of this car, which is scheduled for November-December of the current year. Skoda Octavia equipped with a 1.8-liter TSI engine with a capacity of 160 hp, which began to be produced since September last year. A 6-speed manual gearbox is working with the engine.
Octavia 1.8 TSI demonstrates a pickup already from 2,000 rpm thanks to the moment, which is impressive 250 Nm. The transmission was pleased with successfully selected gear rates and the clarity of the gear lever. The expense is also all right. You push in a traffic of no more than 13 liters per 100 km, and on the track about 10 liters.
As for the appearance, here, against the background of new futuristic models, the exterior of the Czech hatchback fades, but still does not lose relevance. A completely calm and strict design will have such a wide range of motorists. The warrior of the front is the front lattice made in a traditional form for Skoda. Severe wings and a bulky hood with dynamic lines going from the Lobu glass logo to the windshield, they give the appearance of the Skoda Octavia of German severity and recall the brand belonging to the largest European car circulation. Side lines and pronounced wheel arches add muscles, and a highly tilted rear stand completes the image of the hatchback. Eh, there would be more discs. In such arches, 16-inch wheels look a little childish. The exception is the top version of the Laurin & Klement, on which the 17th discs are installed by default.
As for the salon, here German pedantry and accuracy are everywhere. Clear straight lines, all in their places. Boring? But convenient. Interior design is Golf's symbiosis with Passat. The rotating handles of control of a dual-zone climate control of the same as on the fifth golf.
Ergonomics for a solid five. Excellent seats with the necessary adjustments and an excellent profile will not allow you to get tired even on the long journey. A convenient central armrest has height adjustment. You can find fault with a not very informative panel of devices with faded green backlight and fine digitization, as well as uncomfortable buttons to control the audio system on the steering wheel, which are installed as an additional option for all configurations. As for the quality of the decoration materials, that here Octavia is not only inferior to the Volkswagen Passat brother, but is also ready to compete even with the European premium segment, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz settled tightly in the cat.
All panels are clearly adjusted, the plastic is soft and pleasant to the touch, and various switches and buttons turn on with a pleasant German effort and noble sound.
For the rear passengers, a convenient armrest, ducts of the microclimate system and a rather impressive supply of space are offered, in which you can accommodate three adults with sufficient comfort. The volume of the trunk is 560 liters. The wide fifth door allows you to easily place even quite overall things. Well, if, fold the separate back of the rear sofa, you can take a small refrigerator.
As for handling, here Skoda Octavia liked clear and understandable reactions. Without complaints about sports, the Czech bestseller holds the line perfectly. Rebuilding from a row to a row without problems, thanks to the steering with excellent feedback and optimal sensitivity. Octavia turns clearly. And if it’s cut? At maximum speed in the Skoda turn without excitement, it is reliable and correct. If demolition could not be avoided, that a stabilization system comes into business, which will clearly and unobtrusively put the car to the desired trajectory. Sometimes ESP is so delicate that its intervention can only be judged by the flashing orange indicator on the dashboard.
In the smoothness of the Octavia course, a typical European car. If the Skoda road joints swallows like seeds, then on small bumps the riders begins to shake, and it is better to slow down in front of the police, the benefit of the brake here is excellent.
Of the pleasant options, the presence of a two-zone climate control should be distinguished, which is controlled using three convenient rotary regulators, heating the front seats and the rain sensor, xenon headlights and rear parking sensors. All these pleasures, like six impressions, full electric package, ABS and stabilization system, are already included in the basic equipment of the Elegance configuration. With a 1.8 TSI engine and a mechanical transmission, this version will cost 763,000 rubles. In addition, the dough SkodaoCTAVIA was supplemented with a front parking lot, a combined leather salon, a roof hatch and a multimedia navigation system with 12 speakers, a colored sensory display and a 30 GB hard drive, which will raise the cost of up to 928,000.
Already in December of this year, the updated Skoda Octavia should appear in the salons of Russian dealers with a new radiator grille, bumpers, hood and rear lights. In the cabin, the central console, the steering wheel changed, and the dashboard received white backlight.
The gamut of the engines was replenished with a 122-horsepower 1.4 TSI engine with a turbocharged, which can be aggregated both with a 6-speed mechanics and a seven-speed DSG automatic machine. The same box will be installed in tandem with a motor that was equipped with Octavia, which visited the test.
 
The interior is the embodiment of German severity. Ergonomics at a height.
 
An excellent 1.8 TSI motor shows a pickup from 2000 rpm.
Skoda Octavia once again confirmed its belonging to the class of high -quality European cars. Octavia is a kind of compound, which was formed from elements of some set, such as good sled habits, an ergonomic and spacious interior, classical appearance and attractive price. As a result, this combinatoric the term comes from the Latin word Combina, which means combined to combine, connect - in the person of the Czech bestseller is one of the most favorable offers in the classroom. The upcoming update, which noticeably refreshed the exterior of Octavia, should only spur interest in Skoda Octavia if, of course, the pricing policy of the plant and dealers will remain at the same level.
Ruslan Galimov

The price of the tested car is 928 256
Complete the test of the tested car
3-point seat belts in front and back
ABS
ISOFIX mount for children's seat (in the back seat)
Side electric grinder with heating
Power steering
The sensor of external temperature
Rear mudguards
immobilizer
Air conditioner
Cosmetic mirror in driver and passenger visors
Microlift of the front seats
Heating of the fabric shaft
Cooling glove box
Package for smokers
Packet for bad roads
Front electric windows
Lumbar support for front seats
driver and front passenger airbag
Steering wheel adjustment and departure
central locking
ESP - including MABS, ASR, EdS, HBA
Maxi-Dot
Active front head restraints
Preparation for the installation of radio + 4 speakers in the cabin
Additionally 4 speakers
Rear seat with a central armrest
The rear parking sensor
Small leather bag (leather steering wheel, gearbox leather cuff, hand brake leather handle)
Xenon headlights
Headlight washers with an indicator of fluid level
Chrom package (air intelligence deflectors, internal door handles, interior decoration)
Climate control dual-zone with electrical regulatory
Safety curtains
Alloyable 16 disks
Rear wiper with washer
Multifunctional steering wheel
Luke with electric drive
Cruise control
Rear window sunglass
Rain sensor
Front Parktronics
Combined decoration of the leather-tone salon
Navigation system with a hard drive + audio system with 12 speakers
Coloring metallic

Specifications
Body
Hatchback body type
The number of places 5
Trunk volume, l 560/1350
Equipped mass, kg 1400
Complete mass, kg 1970
Length, mm 4572
Width, mm 1769
Height, mm 1463
Wheel base, mm 2578
Road clearance, mm 140
Engine
Type in order, four -cylinder, gasoline with turbocharged
The location in front is transversely
Location and number of cylinders 4 in a row
Working volume, cm 1798
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm 82.5 x 84.1
The degree of compression is 9.6
The number of valves per cylinder 4
Maximum power, L.S./О/min 160/4500-6200
Maximum torque, Nm/rpm 250/1500-4500
Transmission
Gearbox Mechaniyachskaya 6-speed
Front drive
The front suspension is independent, such as McPherson, with a reptile stabilizer
The rear suspension is independent, multi -link, with a reptile stabilizer
Front brakes Disco ventilated
The rear brakes are disk
Tires 205/55 R16
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 223
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, from 8.1
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
city cycle 10.1
country cycle 5.9
mixed cycle 7.4
Fuel tank capacity, l 55
Fuel AI-95 gasoline

 
 
 
 
 
 

Source: Carclub.ru