This is one of the last common sedans on the market : Pity Octavius. From the origin of the name in 1959 to the launch of the saloon in 1996, Octavia’s story is one of success. AND consistent middle-class sedan, well-positioned for the price, which offers services on par with those of the large, broad-based manufacturers. The “inexpensive” Czech manufacturer has come a long way! Assembled in its home country, the Octavia, like its big sister Superb, also benefits from lower production taxes than in Germany. the use of Volkswagen technologies. Volkswagen thought, in the face of its success, to force Skoda to pay more for the use of its technology, the Octavia/Superb internally absorbs Passat for sale. It tells you models of success!

Production quotas have been reached

Imagine what the model is no longer available in France ! Plug-in hybrid versions of the Octavia and its combi-brake derivative are non grata with us. An absence that is not the result of sanctions, but rather a busy production on the conveyors of Mlad Boleslav. As the current shortage of chips and cables weakens the automotive market, shipments are delayed. It is for this reason that the Octavia production center has set quotas for each country. France has already reached its Octavia, in a sense, has become a victim of its success with us, all of its French copies were sold. Customers looking to purchase a Skoda plug-in hybrid should now contact the most a large super salon.

More than heat

The Octavia remains available in France, but only in thermal version. Production of the hybrid version should resume in the coming months when new quotas are allocated for France, an important market for Skoda in Europe. In diesel, it is offered in 2.0 TDI with a capacity of 116 horsepower and on gasoline in 1.0 TSI 110 horses. A 48V micro-hybrid petrol version is also on offer, still powered by the 110bhp 1.0 TSI. In 2020, the current generation Octavia was released will undergo restyling in 2023which should mean the return of touch control, and especially the appearance of a Gasoline unit 1.5 TSI. Skoda announced the launch of three electric SUVs by 2026, but failed to do so no announcements regarding Octavia’s future. Will the legendary sedan be updated? Let’s hope Skoda doesn’t fall into the trap of turning it into just another SUV.