Skoda Octavia 2013 - NV sedan test drive

New Skoda Octavia - only facts

Do you know that 90% of people do not notice in this sentence a repetition of the word what is in the beginning? Or that since 2003, the fighting of chess and boxing combination has been officially held on a shahbok? And what is one of 200 cats allergic to a person? Do you know that Skoda started the release of the new Octavia? Of course, the last fact does not sound so interesting, but it is much more important to us. After all, Octavia has long become one of the most beloved models among the Russian middle class, and the new promises to be a sales hit. Octavia for Skoda is not just a model. For the Czechs, this is all of them since 1996 at once 41% of Skoda cars fell on Octavia. And this means that when creating such machines, it is simply forbidden to take risks. Let Italians experiment with the design, they still have nothing to lose. And Skoda does not need a machine that will appear in erotic dreams, she needs a car that will be well sold and profit. Therefore, they did ... an ordinary car. Moderately beautiful, with a decent level of comfort and a spacious salon. But all this was the old Octavia! Are the Czechs trying to slip the old product in the new package, which is the whole auto industry sinning today? This article was tempted to be called on the octave above. After all, the new Octavia really became better than the old one. However, a similar name for an article about Octavia is already too trivial. Although it is possible that some of our colleagues will nevertheless go along the beaten path ... but no. Skoda did the right thing. I dare to say Octavia became better than the previous one. This is a completely new car, which in all basic indicators for most buyers exceeds the predecessor. Even the design has become different despite preserving the general style, you will not confuse the 2013 Octavia with the old model, and this is the most important thing. I like or not like it already a matter of taste, but it is clear that the artists tried to please the majority. And it, this is the very majority, wants to ride not on bright, pretty Uti track, but on serious cars. According to the principle, stability is better than instability and the salon is made. Inside Octavia is very similar to ... the old Octavia. And on the new Rapid. And all other Skoda together. And it seems that, according to all the laws of the genre, it is necessary to arrange nagging about secondary and boredom, they say, there are no memorable details that will force you to return to the car again and again. But experience showed that all such baubles often simply annoy buyers. Who does not risk, he does not drink? Maybe, but not in the case of Octavia ... Therefore, here's a regular steering wheel, here are the usual chairs and an equally ordinary block of the climatic system. But at the exit, we get a really well -assembled salon, very decent plastic, the absence of jambs in ergonomics and, in the end, just convenience and comfort! What? The seats lack lateral support? Yes, I beg you! Good seats in Octavia do not get tired, the main adjustments are sufficient, you can find the optimal position without problems (and what do you still want the Volkswagen AG school). And if someone wants to squeeze their body in a vice and whistle with tires in corners, so you chose the wrong car, the charged version of Octavia RS will be on sale at the end of this year. I remember the old Octavia (by the way, in Russia it will be sold until the summer) was distinguished by almost the most spacious second series of chairs in the classroom. Yes, and with the volume of the trunk of this car, the complete order. So the new Octavia will become even better in this regard! And if you do not believe the words, then here are the facts. For example, the length of the machine has grown by 90 mm, and now we are already talking about 4659 mm. And this means that Octavia is more than 40 cm (not millimeters, namely centimeters) surpasses its closest relative of Volkswagen Golf both of these models built on the same platform. And 40 centimeters in the modern world are a very big difference. In fact, in its dimensions of the new generation Octavia, much closer to Volkswagen Passat and other representatives of the DS segment than Golf. Moreover, Octavia grew not just due to the extension of the body. It is much more important that the wheelbase here is more compared to the predecessor at once by 108 mm. As a result, Octavia has become more spacious and passengers of the second row of chairs that can sit, actually throwing their feet on the leg! And this is in a machine that formally still refers to the segment with according to the European classification. By the way, it will be more convenient to live not only the feet and knees, but also the roof raised the head compared to the old model of 14 mm. And the trunk? Here, too, without surprises. Its volume increased, however, by only 5 liters. But a 590-liter run is, just in case, a record in this class (in order to understand what we are talking about, you need to realize the following fact of huge models as the BMW 7th series or Mercedes-Benz S-class, the trunk is noticeably less). But the Czechs know that the size is far from always the most important in life. That is why they paid great attention to the quality of assembly of the salon and all kinds of bells and whistles. The finishing materials are pleasant, the sound insulation is very worthy, you can generally be silent about thoughtful ergonomics. And if we are talking about cars in rich trim levels, we are generally amazed at the new Octavia. For example, a beautiful 8-inch monitor with a touch screen or a DVD reading device can be installed here. Plus, Octavia is equipped with a feature for a mobile phone, which is called Phone Box. Its essence in the niche in the niche under the radio and climate system has a special antenna that provides the so -called inductive connection to the external antenna. If we lower all smart technical details about how words by air fly from one phone to another, then we get that in the car with Phone Box the reception of the mobiles is becoming better, and you continue to say when the drivers in neighboring cars are already hysterically shout Ale, Ale, very poorly audible. Everything is in order and with safety, although Octavia does not affect some kind of miracle bellows: nine pillows, a stabilization system, a system control system, the ability to read road signs, a system of automatic braking when a collision is threatened, a driver’s fatigue control system, and so Further. Among all this abundance of electronic assistants, it is worth noting the system for preventing repeated clashes, which is first used on Skoda models (and in the European markets it will be included in the basic version). This assistant can slow down after the collision. And Octavia also uses the system of preventive protection of the driver and the front passenger, which in an emergency will tighten the seat belts, raise the side glasses, close the hatch and bring the brakes into combat mode. This is also not new, but in folk cars this is not common. Skoda came up with a few pleasant little things that should make the life of a driver and passengers a little easier. For example, there is a set of special holders for bottles, a special box for garbage (more candy wrappers and checks should not be nervously stuffed into an ashtray), there is a scraper for ice in a tank tank hatch, and there is a double -sided mat in the trunk (on the one hand it has a rubberized coating, And on the other, the carpet) However, how much will all these bells are worth it? After all, it is quite obvious that in Russia the basic versions of the model will be much more modest. Alas, there is no answer to this question yet, you will have to wait a couple of months. Moreover, there is still no exact answer to the question with what power units Octavia will begin to be produced in Russia. Will there be diesel engines? Yes, most likely, but for lovers of diesel fans will only leave an unit with a volume of 2.0 liters, which produces 150 hp. (on the current Octavia 2.0-liter diesel has 140 hp). If you stand outside, it might seem that it is tapping a little stronger than it is now accepted. However, there are no tractor sounds in the cabin. The power unit growls pleasantly and, most importantly, lucky. Like it or not, 320 N ∙ m is an excellent indicator, especially if you recall that they are available here in the range from 1750 to 3000 revolutions (and from 1,500 rpm we already have 300 N ∙ m). That is, in the very chassis, the diesel produces a huge torque, which makes the riding on Octavia 2.0 TDI very convenient. Especially if a 6-speed automatic machine is working with a diesel engine. Rather, the DSG transmission with two clutches (on gasoline machines and with a 1.6-liter diesel engine there will be DSG with 7-speed). Two diesel engines will be placed under the hood of Skoda Octavia: 1.6 l (105 hp) and 2.0 l (150 hp). But they do not plan to supply the first power unit to Russia. Meanwhile, it is very interesting to the average fuel consumption in Octavia 1.6 TDI is only 3.4 liters per 100 km of the way, this box has been known for a long time, there are few complaints about it. With one exception, one time there were claims to the reliability of this mechanism. Big claims. However, engineers assure that DSG has been modernized and now it will work without breakdowns for a very long time. We hope that this is true. For DSG is good. There is no delays when switching, everything happens smoothly and clearly, it is almost never necessary to use manual mode, there is no loss in the dynamics (acceleration time 0-100 km/h decreases by only 0.1 s). Among the gasoline engines there is also a very pleasant power unit. We are talking about a new version of a turbocharged 1.8-liter engine, which now issues 180 hp. This is the most powerful motor that will be put on ordinary versions of Octavia (only Octavia RS will turn out to be cooler). The car looks great on both the autobahn and on the highway, acceleration from the place is excellent. In general, class. Moreover, despite the rather big dimensions, the new Octavia is also perfectly controlled! The steering wheel is clean, the reactions to the turn of the steering wheel are unambiguous ... 180-horsepower Octavia, despite its family image, gives pleasure from driving at high speed. Moreover, which is very pleasant, good handling here is combined with a normal level of comfort (although the final conclusions about the smoothness of the course should be made not on even European paths, but in Russia). Although we perfectly understand that the 180-horsepower engine, like a 2.0-liter diesel, will not be too popular with us the price of such machines will be considerable. Therefore, it was much more interesting to ride an Octavia with a 1.4-liter unit, which produces 140 hp. (The current Octavia has a similar power unit, but it has 122 hp. It is possible that a little version of Light will appear a little later). The 140-horsepower Octavia is no longer so interesting. After all, it has not a multi -link suspension behind, but a simple beam. And such a Skoda move easily explain why vegetable machines are a complex suspension, the capabilities of which will almost never be used? In addition, even Octavia with a beam is very pleasant on the road! And the difference in suspension settings between Octavia with engines up to 150 hp. And it is very difficult to feel powerful versions. And what are the shortcomings? Yes, it turns out that this car does not have serious minuses! True, this fact can play against buyers. After all, the new Octavia will probably be more expensive than its predecessor, and a decent car will cost about 1 million rubles. And a million is a million. But in Skoda they are not afraid to lose their segment of budget cars, they already have a cheaper Rapid. And Octavia gradually moves to the segment of expensive cars. According to Professor Faland, the head of Skoda, by 2015, Skoda will completely update its entire lineup. In addition, the company has an ambitious goal to increase its sales by about 1.5 times until 2018 and sell 1.5 million cars around the world annually if you want to buy Skoda Octavia now, then it’s better not to do this. Wait until the summer and immediately take the new generation Octavia. And let it be a little more. But she will be better than her predecessor! And this is the most important fact. Denis Smolyanov photo of the author and Skoda and a few more no one needs: the moth has no stomach. The giraffe can clean the ears with a tongue. The best time to buy shoes after lunch. At this time, the feet increase as much as possible. No language of the world has a word that would indicate the inside of the knee. In an adverse situation, a female of an armadillo can detain childbirth for two years. 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Source: Auto.mail.ru