What will be the Skoda Octavia 2013?

Skoda Octavia 2013 third generation is almost completely ready for mass production. Officially, this car will be presented in the Geneva Salon. Visitors to this exhibition will have an opportunity to fully appreciate the wagon and the Skoda Octavia elevator.

Changes in appearance

Skoda Octavia 2013 is more than its predecessors. The wheelbase has increased by 10.8 centimeters, the length of the car - by 9 cm, and the width - by four and a half centimeters. And at the same Octavia 2013 now weighs a hundred pounds less!

The exterior of the car has become more solid, now it looks like the Superb. The body parts have sharp outlines, punching and ribs. At the front of the car now flaunts a narrow headlamp block, a stern and wide bumper with an air intake, a large falshradiatornaya grille, horizontal slots for installing foglamps and a splitter on the edge. The hood has smooth longitudinal ribs, which are stepped to the sides of the ledges in the convexity of the wheel arches.

The doorways of the Skoda Octavia 2013 are large. Smooth and large roof smoothly passes into the trunk window. Sidewalls are marked with ribbed bright lines, which give the appearance of the car an assembled and impetuous look. On the back of the car there are modern ceiling lights. Strong body features complement the alloy wheels 16 or 17 sizes with tires 225 / 45R17 or 205 / 55R16. Depending on the rubber and installed on the machine discs, the ground clearance will be from 14.5 to 15.5 cm.

Interior of the car Skoda Octavia 2013

In the cabin of this car can comfortably accommodate five people of medium build. The interior design of this car in almost all repeats the design of the Salon Rapid. The front seats are comfortable, have a wide range of different adjustments. Central console and front torpedo of a strict classical form. All the controls are almost the same as on the cars of the Volkswagen concern.

In the second row, you can sit, as in an expensive executive car. The volume of the trunk is five hundred and ninety liters. And if you fold the rear seats, then it will increase to 1.6 cubic meters.
Comfort and electronics functions

Skoda Octavia 2013 will have a "smart hood". In the event of an accidental attack on a person, he will rise and take the victim to his own plane. There will be an airbag that provides effective knee protection, cruise control, parking assistant, a modern multimedia system with a touch screen (navigation, voice control, camera, USB, AUX and iPhone). Also in this model will be built in various useful systems that will carefully monitor the driver's status, signs, road markings and blind areas. Future car owners will be able to change the mode of operation of the gearbox, motor and steering (economical, comfortable and sporty). But, unfortunately, the bulk of these functions will only be available as additional options. In conclusion, it can be added that the materials of the finish will become more qualitative, and the noise insulation of the cabin will significantly improve .

Skoda Octavia: reviews of car owners about previous models

Pros: a huge trunk, a good radio tape recorder, a reliable engine, a solid interior, excellent handling, good optics, beautiful appearance, beautiful ergonomics.

Cons: a harsh suspension, in the rain with the trunk open, drops of water fall into the cabin, high consumption of gasoline during aggressive driving.