Skoda Octavia First Finish

Ceased production of the first generation Octavia

September 11, 2010
The last first generation Octavia rolled off the assembly line in Škoda Auto city of Czech city Vrchlabi. Since 1996 it produced 1,442,126 units of this successful model. Octavia model range is the cornerstone of success and transformation of Skoda Skoda Auto successful car maker in the world played a first-generation Octavia key role. Success Octavia continues the current second-generation and second generation as well as the implementation of the Tour. A few extra weeks Czech automaker presented in the form of study Octavia Green Line E first concept vehicle with a purely electric drive (as early as next year on the road starting the test fleet).

First Octavia in recent history rolled off the production line in 1996 and was a breakthrough model, by its quality, design, drivability and price helped change the image of brand. It has become synonymous with reliable cars, focusing on the needs of drivers seeking a practical and safe family car. The planning model began in 1992 and Octavia became the first car developed own brand director after the Škoda Auto became part of the Volkswagen. In 1998, the estate variant came later, and all-wheel drive. In 2000, underwent a successful model of modernization.

“The Octavia is Skoda’s heart. It embodies our values and an unbeatable offer space, convenience and high maximum focus on the family. These values are transmitted Octavia on the road for 14 years. And this value will be the same model range continues to represent ” said  Skoda Auto company Mr. Winfried Vahland.

Octavia brought new engines and technologies

These advanced features include automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, six-speed gearbox, disc brakes on the rear axle, but also safety features like ESP, TCS and EDS. Octavia also introduced the first brand in the history of turbocharged power units, both gas, and diesel. Fault injection is a technology for diesel engines. There was a transition injection of “the closet” for direct injection (TDI / SDI). Model number steadily since its inception, offers an expanding portfolio of reliable and efficient modern engines.

Skoda Octavia meant a revolution in car design

The proof is the only Czech National Design Award in 1999, but also the car attractive to customers after fourteen years of selling. A completely new concept in the form of a lift back body today highlights the unprecedented amount of luggage space in this class and facilitates its use in the management and unloading. Lift back has become one of the landmarks of this successful model series.

First-generation Octavia has won many prestigious awards

For example, awards Car of the Year, and placed first in the category of estate in Great Britain. On this important awards followed Skoda Auto in 2004, the second generation Octavia, which has undergone modernization in 2008. Numerous awards, which include Auto Trophy 2008, 2009, 2010 or AUTO BEST Best Family Car, 2010, are clear evidence of the continuation of its successful Octavia.

To date, more than 2,862,000 vehicles sold around the world Octavia

We offer a wide variety of car design from diesel and gasoline versions of the RS sports version of the Scout for leisure with increased headroom and Rough Road, which protects the car and off-road use. For customers with a strong emphasis on comfort and luxury is on offer to equip the degree of Laurin & Klement, while Eco-driving appeal GreenLine version with reduced consumption and CO2 emissions. The success of the Octavia model further develops the concept of the Green Line E, which presented Skoda Auto at the International Motor Show in Paris as a further step towards sustainable mobility in transport. A car driven by an electric motor starts on the road back in 2011, the test fleet, which will be gathered to further the development of mass-produced electric car.

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