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2026 Škoda Octavia 4×4

In 1996, Škoda launched the small family car (C-segment) Octavia, which shares its name with a model produced between 1959 and 1971. Over time, this car became the Czech manufacturer’s flagship model in Europe, and its success was based not only on listening to customers and offering proven solutions, but also on a complete range of engines. Now, 4×4 drive is returning to the offer in a new petrol version with great performance.

This decision could be a good move by the Czech company, because its main competitors have kept this technology only in SUV models. All-wheel drive comes in both body styles, which is not the case with the new sports version (Octavia RS).

The manufacturer intends for this version to enter production in Q2 2025, while the first deliveries would start in early summer. The Octavia 4×4 comes with a 2.0-liter TSI engine with 204 hp, connected to a 7-speed DSG gearbox.

The Octavia 4×4 is already available for order in Germany and will be launched in other markets in the coming weeks. As for pricing, it starts at 39,760 euros for the sedan and 40,460 euros for the Octavia Combi 2.0 TSI DSG 4×4.

Source: Škoda

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Škoda will produce the Octavia in Kvasiny

Škoda has announced that the Octavia will now share the production line with the Karoq and Kodiaq models at the Kvasiny plant. For this reason, the Czech manufacturer opened a training center equipped with the latest technology, including three robotic training workstations and two classrooms for advanced theoretical instruction.

“By producing additional copies of the Octavia in Kvasiny, we use our flexible production network more efficiently and fully utilize the capacities of our factories. In addition to preparations for additional Octavia production in Kvasiny, we have established a training center that offers an ideal environment for additional training and improvement of our team. I would like to thank everyone who participated in this project,” said Andreas Dick, a member of the Škoda board that oversees production and logistics.

Octavia first appeared on the market in the mid-1990s, and since then around 7.5 million cars have been produced. In 2019, the fourth generation of this model based on the improved MQB platform arrived on the market, and recently the Czech manufacturer presented a refreshed edition equipped with the second generation of Matrix-LED headlights. The car is now safer and more comfortable, and ChatGPT has been added to the Laura voice assistant.

When it comes to the powertrain of the current model, customers will be able to choose between two 1.5 TSI petrol engines with optional mild-hybrid technology and DSG, two 2.0 TSI engines, with outputs from 85 kW (115 hp) to 195 kW (265 hp), and one all-wheel-drive variant.

Source: Škoda