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2013 Skoda Octavia finally unveiled, set for Geneva debut

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Skoda pulled the wraps of the third-generation Octavia sedan, a model which is going to debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. Sharing the MQB platform of VW Group, the new Skoda Octavia is 4,6 meters long, 1,8 meters wide and rides a wheelbase of 2,6 meters.

At the exterior, there’s a clear evolution in terms of design comparing to the previous generations, these improvements including a new front grille, reshaped optical blocks, new alloy wheels, side mirrors and rear end.

2013 Skoda Octavia
2013 Skoda Octavia

Under the hood, the new Skoda Octavia will benefit from an entry-level 1.4-liter TSI offering 120 horses, a more powerful 1.8-liter petrol unit delivering 177 horsepower but also a 1.6-liter TDI with 109 horsepower and a fuel economy of 3,4lt/100km.

2013 Skoda Octavia
2013 Skoda Octavia

The Czech company will offer new features such as a panoramic sunroof, Adaptive Cruise Assistant and a new Intelligent Light Assistant, a system able to switch between the high and low beam automatically.

2013 Skoda Octavia
2013 Skoda Octavia

More photos, details and pricing info will be released early next year at Geneva.

2013 Skoda Octavia
2013 Skoda Octavia
Andrei Ursu
the authorAndrei Ursu
Andrei is one of the oldest automotive journalists of Automotorblog and has written more than 3000 articles for our publication. He has been passionate about cars since he was a small child, and he joined our team of writers in 2009. In addition to his passion for cars, he is also passionate about music. In his free time, he composes songs and sings them, which also brought him real success in the musical field.

1 Comment

  • Excellent Car of its category……………..
    I am thinking of have it…
    It suits my lifestyle..

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