Local specifications and pricing has been released for the 2017 Skoda Octavia.
The specification sheet has improved, with moderate increases in pricing.
For the 2017 Skoda Octavia line-up, the range has been simplified with Ambition and Style nameplates given the boot and replaced with Octavia for the base models and Sport for the mid-level models.
Octavia and Octavia Sport are powered by a 110kW turbocharged petrol engine. The flagship Octavia RS, comes with an upgraded 169kW turbocharged petrol engine, previously featured in the limited edition RS230, as well as the option of a 135kW diesel engine.
The entry level Octavia including seven airbags, a leather-wrapped sports steering wheel, rear centre armrest, an auto-dimming rear view mirror, height adjustable front seats with lumbar support, remote folding of the rear seats via the luggage compartment, dual-zone Climatronic air conditioning, an upgraded rear view camera system featuring multiple views, LED rear tail lights, voice control and an umbrella under the passenger front seat.
Stepping up to the Octavia Sport adds full LED headlamps, sports seats, the Passenger Protect Assist system, which brings an additional two airbags and the Light Assist system with rain sensor.
The exterior of the Octavia Sport is distinguished by 'Turini' 18-inch dark alloy wheels, a black rear spoiler on the sedan, mirror caps and black side door and tailgate foils. The Sport is also given a more aggressive look with lowered sports suspension.
The range-topping Octavia RS adds a 'Black Pack' which includes 18-inch 'Gemini' alloy wheels in black, and black body trim.
One the inside, the RS gets the all-new 9.2-inch infotainment screen, satellite navigation, Smartlink with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB, AUX, two SD card slots, and an eight-speaker sound system.
All Octavia models come standard with Front Assist featuring City Emergency Brake, fatigue detection, Multi Collision Brake, adaptive cruise control, alloy wheels, floor mats, a double-sided mat in the luggage compartment, a mobile phone holder and a waste bin in the driver's door.
The Octavia Scout model is not available at the time of launch, instead it will join the range later this year.
Skoda offer two optional packs for owners to further individualise their car, a Tech Pack and Luxury Pack. Both packs offer safety, style and convenience features.
All Octavia models are covered by Skoda’s five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and are available now.
Pricing (excludes on-road costs)
Octavia 110TSI 6-speed manual sedan - $23,490
Octavia 110TSI 6-speed manual wagon - $24,990
Octavia 110TSI 7-speed DSG sedan - $25,990
Octavia 110TSI 7-speed DSG wagon - $27,490
Octavia Sport 110TSI 7-speed DSG sedan - $29,990
Octavia Sport 110TSI 7-speed DSG wagon - $31,490
Octavia RS 169TSI 6-speed manual sedan - $38,890
Octavia RS 169TSI 6-speed DSG sedan - $41,390
Octavia RS 169TSI 6-speed manual wagon - $40,390
Octavia RS 169TSI 6-speed DSG wagon - $42,890
Octavia RS 135TDI 6-speed DSG sedan - $42,490
Octavia RS 135TDI 6-speed DSG wagon - $43,990
Optional Packs
Tech Pack (Octavia) - $4,900
Tech Pack (Octavia Sport) - $3,900
Tech Pack (Octavia RS) - $2,300
Luxury Pack (Octavia) - $4,200
Luxury Pack (Octavia Sport) - $1,600
Luxury Pack (Octavia RS) - $2,800
Tech Pack
9.2-inch touch screen Columbus satellite navigation system including USB, AUX and two SD card slots and eight-speaker sound system (Octavia and Octavia Sport)
Full LED headlights with Adaptive Frontlight system (Octavia)
Automatic Parking Assist (Octavia, Octavia Sport, Octavia RS)
Adaptive Chassis Control (Octavia RS)
Advanced Keyless Entry Including Smart Start (KESSY) and alarm (Octavia, Octavia Sport, Octavia RS)
Premium Canton sound system including 10 speakers and digital equaliser (Octavia, Octavia Sport, Octavia RS)
Driving Mode Selection (Octavia, Octavia Sport)
Light Assist (coming home, leaving home, tunnel light, day light) and rain sensor (Octavia)
Manoeuvre Braking Assist (Octavia, Octavia Sport, Octavia RS)
Personalisation (vehicle setup) via key (Octavia, Octavia Sport)
Luxury Pack
Leather appointed seat upholstery (Octavia)
Unique leather appointed seat upholstery with red stitching (Octavia RS)
Electrically-adjustable driver and passenger seat and memory function (Octavia, Octavia RS)
Lane Assist (Octavia, Octavia Sport, Octavia RS)
Side Assist with Blind Spot Detection (Octavia, Octavia Sport, Octavia RS)
Heated front and rear seats (Octavia, Octavia Sport, Octavia RS)
Passenger Protect Assist combined with a factory-specified two extra airbags (total of nine airbags when specified with the Luxury Pack) (Octavia)
Auto folding and dimming door mirrors with environmental lights (Octavia)
Let’s start a Car Conversation, does anybody have an order in? With the five-year warranty, is the base model Octavia now the best value in the segment?
