Skoda Octavia 2013 - NV sedan test drive
Campaign on Budegovitsa
Excellent capacity and comfort, modern engines, the rich equipment of Skoda-Octavia deservedly received the Golden Railway in Germany. Again the Czech Republic, again Prague, rain again. Skode is clearly not lucky with the weather. But this is an unforeseen circumstance. But what the updated Octavia will surely try on the universal body, it was not difficult to foresee about half of the cars of the former generation of combi.
Make me beautiful!
Contrary to the current trend, but according to common sense, the front of the Skoda-Octavia combi is no different from the hatchback. But the design of the back has become noticeably more designer compared to a rustic predecessor. A more streamlined body shape with highly tilted rear racks distinguishes a new combi octavia from a number of workers of the station wagons and brings closer to stylish wagons for wealthy lovers of outdoor activities.
Actually, even the name of the novelty says that Skoda has not yet decided on the target audience. The photo shows Skoda Octavia Combi, on the technical characteristics of Skoda Octavia Isteit. However, no matter how you call it, just open the trunk. The volume of 580 liters to the shelf is serious. And with folded rear seats, it will turn out already 1620 liters. Notice with a full -sized stock!
In addition to an impressive capacity, the luggage compartment of Skoda-Octavia Combi distinguishes 12 points of cargo attachment, hooks for bags, additional containers in the sidewalls, folding (40/60) rear seat. The total carrying capacity reaches 660 kg is a real chance to fully use its considerable internal volume.
What are you deigned? In a white tent with an advertisement of Skoda, a board with keys. Four motors and two types of gearboxes What to choose? The only sample with an automatic DSG box and a two -liter diesel engine is already busy. Let there be a two -liter diesel with mechanics, probably the best combination for a long highway.
From a place on wet cobblestones, you need to start neatly: the light bulb is almost noisy. If you turn it off, you can enjoy the whistle of the beating wheels to the third gear inclusive. There is no reason to blame tires: torque 320 N. M is like a 3.5-liter gasoline engine!
The city for diesel octavia is not crowded in dimensions (excellent maneuverability), but along the speed frame. Three programs would have been enough up to 70 km/h, but Skoda reacts to the slightest touch to the pedal at speeds above 2000. I involuntarily want to turn on both the fifth and sixth, but they are transported only from 60 and 80 km/h, respectively. In general, the lesson for the right hand and left leg is located.
Geography of the Czech Republic It can easily be studied in the beer section of the supermarket. And if you know a little about the famous Czech glass and re -read Gashek, then the card will not be needed at all. The route will lead from Prague to the south, to Cherki-Krumlov, a medieval town in South Bohemia.
All roads lead in Budeovitsa, used to say Schweik, and it is difficult to refute it. You clearly meet road signs on Cheka-Budyovitsa than required. And from them to Krumlov is already a stone's throw.
The high -speed highway was replaced by a narrow, but rather direct two -rod. Having played enough with an on -board computer, I understand: the best turnover for the motor in the zone 2000. You can reduce it briskly and set the costs of economy on sixth gear, fitting 4.5 l/100 km. Pull yourself from low revolutions to deprive yourself of the pleasure of the instant reaction of the engine and burn excess fuel. Here, finally, a winding local path.
It was already dark, but the movement does not decline: at the end of November, short days. Every now and then dug into slow fellow travelers, you involuntarily switch more often than you would like. In general, the best time is to evaluate not driver emotions, but comfort and convenience of management.
Four times four Spacious all -wheel drive station wagon likely favorite of the Russian market. At the next stop, we will find an off -road route and Skoda 4x4. A full -wheel drive Octavia combi is planted above a standard 25 mm Stated road clearance of 163 mm. However, this is additional equipment. Off rode package can be ordered for a front-wheel drive machine with any engine.
The track turned out to be a narrow gravel path in a roadside forest. To call her difficult means to flatter yourself, you can drive here on any car. Unless sometimes slow down in front of overly deep potholes. The pendants of all -wheel drive Octavia allow you to go noticeably faster. Yes, and the motor got a peppy two-liter 150-horsepower FSI clearly more frowning than its 1.6-liter brother and is very flexible, demonstrating a confident touch on the rise and smooth traction in the entire speed range.
Under normal conditions, only two front wheels work. The rear are connected through an electronically controlled huldex coupon when slipping.
Going to Moscow
With the advent of the new Skoda-Octavia, the previous model ... no, it will not leave, but will remain on the conveyor for another three years. The advantages of youth are opposed to stably high demand and lower cost.
The new machine in comparison with the first octavia is equipped with noticeably richer (in the base of four airbags, ABS, audio training), a probable is a difference of 2025%. The minimum price for a combi of previous generation in Moscow is $ 17,500. So they are unlikely to be asked for less than 20 thousand for a new car. Is it a lot or a little? Everyone has their own judgment on this score.
Anatoly Fomin
Source: The magazine "Driving"
