Jul 25, 2003 10:00 PM
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(Updated Aug 19, 2003 10:29 AM)
A Godown
It's easy to feel at home in the Skoda Octavia. This roomy, five door family car is impressively quiet, with powerful, controllable cooling and ventilation, and comfortable, anatomically-correct seats for driver and passengers. The driver also benefits from a wide range of seat and steering wheel adjustments, making it easy to find the ideal position for any journey. Octavia has ample room for five adults - and all of their luggage. The boot of the Octavia holds an astonishing 528 litres. The entire boot space is fully trimmed, to take the best care of your most precious cargo. The higher specification models have a rear seat with a 1/3 - 2/3 split, to allow you to carry large or awkwardly shaped loads, plus passengers. Loading up could not be easier: the large tailgate opens high and the parcel shelf also slides down behind the rear seat to provide completely unimpeded access.
Extensively Equipped
The Skoda Octavia is remarkably well-specified, particularly when you consider its competitive price. The entry-level version has many more features than comparable cars in its price range. As standard, you'll find items including power steering for easy parking, a rev counter, tinted windows and a dust and pollen filter. And there's much more, such as height-adjustable seat belts, a useful cupholder in the middle console and the built-in engine immobiliser. Everything is there to increase your comfort, convenience and driving pleasure. As you move up the range, more features become standard.
Lets take a look at what's available:
Adjustable Steering Wheel.
Power Windows.
Glovebox plus Airbag.
CD Autochanger.
Multi-Function Instrument Display.
Fully Adjustable Seats.
Air Conditioning.
Electrically Adjusted and Heated Mirrors.
Safe and Strong
Built to close production tolerances, with consistency and accuracy, the Skoda Octavia is outstandingly strong. The 100% galvanised bodyshell and the precision of Skoda build mean that Octavia is guaranteed against rust perforation for a full 10 years. Having ensured a long life for Octavia, they've taken equally good care of you. The exceptionally rigid bodyshell has computer-designed crumple zones to protect the passenger compartment. ABS is available, allowing you to retain full control of the steering even under heavy braking, especially on wet or slippery surfaces. It's further proof of the reponsible approach that Skoda take to your well-being and that of other road users. Octavia's many safety features have proved themselves in an extensive programme of crash testing. Naturally, Skoda hope you never need them. But it's reassuring to know that when you're in Octavia, you're in one of the safest cars on the road.
Refined and Reliable
Take a test drive and you'll discover yet another powerful argument for choosing the Skoda Octavia: its responsive engines and reassuring handling. Octavia offers a choice of technically advanced petrol and diesel engines developed and extensively tested by the Volkswagen Group. The Octavia uses a suspension design shared with other VW partners, that provides secure road-holding and supple ride comfort. The independent front suspension has MacPherson struts and an anti-roll bar for extra stablity. The torsion-beam rear suspension is designed for effective shock absorption and predictable cornering. As an extra benefit, having the rear springs separated from the dampers also allows the best possible boot space.
The Skoda Octavia...as they say, everything else is an understatement!
