OCTAVIA IV.
TAKES THE REINS
THE FOURTH GENERATION OF THE MOST POPULAR MODEL
BOASTS A LARGE NUMBER OF INNOVATIONS
T
he world premiere of the fourth-generation ŠKODA OCTAVIA took
place on 11 November 2019 on the
magnificent premises of the Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác), the seat of the National Gallery in Prague. Bernhard Maier,
Chairman of the Board of ŠKODA AUTO,
reminded us that the car’s name is derived
from the Latin word for the number eight,
which symbolises, among other things, rebirth and joy. For the company, the premiere marks a new beginning born out of a lot
of diligence, energy and joy.
The carmaker’s representatives introduced the world to both bodywork versions: the estate and the liftback. This happened for the first time in the model’s history,
and the reason is quite simple. The OCTAVIA is the carmaker’s most successful model, and the COMBI (estate) variant is the
best-selling car of its type in Europe.
The car impresses with its completely
redesigned interior. The ambient LED lighting in the front doors and the instrument
panel creates a pleasant atmosphere, and
Front Full
LED Matrix
headlights
upon
request
the OCTAVIA is the first serially produced
car of the brand that has a dashboard divided into several horizontal levels. In addition, the new touch bar under the 10" infotainment system display, selected direct
selection buttons for important vehicle functions and the dual-spoke multifunction
steering wheel all improve ergonomics and
ease of use. The OCTAVIA boasts a range
of innovative features, including a virtual pedal, a configurable Virtual Cockpit and
full LED Matrix headlights. It has impressive aerodynamics, an even more spacious interior, a rich set of assistance systems and
a wide range of power units (powertrains),
including plug-in and mild-hybrid technology (OCTAVIA eTEC).
IT HAS A MORE
EMOTIONAL LOOK, IS
BETTER, MORE SPACIOUS
AND SAFER AND OFFERS
MORE CONNECTIVITY
OPTIONS
Engine
power
from 81 to
150 kW
Electrification
in the eTEC
and OCTAVIA
iV versions
Digital assistants
ŠKODA Connect
online services thanks
to an eSIM card
Up to five USB-C
connectors
Wireless charging of
a mobile phone
Four Virtual Cockpit display modes are controlled by
the multifunction steering wheel buttons
Both the
infotainment
display and the
new-generation
Virtual Cockpit
display the
navigation map
Laura,
the digital
assistant,
provides voice
control
Assistance
systems,
including
avoidance
assistant
Internet radio
access and
streaming of
radios and
television
Top
aerodynamics