The Octavia name - based on the latin for 'eight' - is an almost inseparable part of Skoda's history, dating all the way back to 1959 when it arrived to designate the eighth design produced by the Czech brand following World War II. In modern era guise, Octavias have sold prolifically, enough, if placed end-to-end, to fill all three lanes of the complete M25. But many of those sales of course date back to a time when this was a slightly smaller and much less sophisticated car. Here's a version of this Skoda that's quite a lot more expensive and sophisticated. 
The Czech maker knows the kinds of people it's aiming at here and no longer wants to serve them as a 'value brand'. That market will be left to the Chinese. Instead, this manufacturer wants a higher quality image developed alongside higher quality products - cars like this one. The company looks forward to an era where the purchase of something like an Octavia is viewed not as a cheaper choice but instead as rather a clever one. That time may already have arrived.

Columbus satellite navigation with 10" touchscreen display

ISOFIX on front passenger seat and outer rear seats

Unsplit rear bench seat and split folding backrest

ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR

Climatronic dual-zone electronic air conditioning

Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist

Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

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NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Octavia

1.5 TSI SE Technology 5dr

Octavia

1.5 TSI SE Technology 5dr