• Fabia
      • Fabia Hatch
        Fabia Hatch
        Featuring the very latest in Volkswagen Group technological and safety advancements
        • SmartLink to sync your car and smartphone
        • Rear View Camera
        • Front Assist with City Emergency Brake

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 66TSI manual.

        • luggage305l /1125l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
      • Fabia Wagon
        Fabia Wagon
        Featuring the very latest in Volkswagen Group technological and safety advancements
        • SmartLink to sync your car and smartphone
        • Rear View Camera

        • Green Tech for improved fuel economy

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 66TSI manual.

        • luggage505l /1370l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
  • Rapid
      • Rapid
        Rapid
        ŠKODA’s versatile compact car
        • Sporty freshness and dynamic elegance
        • A spacious, attractive interior with stylish three-spoke steering wheel
        • 17” Black Alloys and LED daytime running lights (part of Image Pack)​​

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 1.4L 92kw DSG

        • luggage384l /1349l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
      • Rapid Monte Carlo
        Rapid Monte Carlo
        Exciting stylish urban dweller with compact body
        • Black designed elements, panoramic roof and tailgate with extended glazing

        • 17" alloy wheels in a glossy black design

        • Sports seats in a black/red combination, 3-spoke sport steering wheel

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 1.4L 92kw DSG

        • luggage384l /1349l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
  • Octavia
      • Octavia
        Octavia
        A high performance family car in a class of its own
        • A powerful and fuel efficient engine​
        • ​Innovative comfort features and 5 star ANCAP safety rating
        • Adaptive Cruise Control now standard across the entire Octavia range

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 110TDI DSG

        • luggage568l /1558l
        • fuel4.7l/100km
      • Octavia RS
        Octavia RS
        Turbocharge your family drive
        • Powerful 162TSI or 135TDI turbocharged engines ​​​
        • Advanced safety features including 9 airbags as standard
        • Impressive 8" touchscreen satellite navigation

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 135TDI DSG

        • luggage568l /1558l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
      • Octavia Scout 4x4
        Octavia Scout 4x4
        Practicality of a family vehicle, with the appeal of an SUV
        • All-wheel drive technology adjusts to changing road conditions
        • Choice of powerful and fuel efficient diesel and petrol engine​s with Green Tech (Stop Start and Brake Energy Recuperation)
        • Uncompromising commitment to safety


          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 110TDI DSG

        • luggage588l /1718l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
      • Octavia Wagon
        Octavia Wagon
        Not your everyday family wagon
        • More powerful, more fuel efficient engine
        • Innovative comfort and 5 star ANCAP safety rating
        • Adaptive Cruise Control now standard across the entire Octavia range

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 110TDI DSG

        • luggage588l /1718l
        • fuel4.7l/100km
      • Octavia RS Wagon
        Octavia RS Wagon
        Turbocharge your family drive
        • Powerful 162TSI or 135TDI turbocharged engine ​​​
        • Advanced safety features including 9 airbags as standard 
        • Impressive 8" touchscreen satellite navigation 

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 135TDI DSG

        • luggage588l /1718l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
  • Yeti
      • Yeti
        Yeti
        Put more in, get more out
        • Features a ​stylish and elegant design
        • VarioFlex rear seat system
        • Uncompromising commitment to safety​​

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 1.2TSI 81​kw manual 4x2 / Max. luggage space is with the rear seats removed​​​.

        • luggage321l /1665l
        • fuel5.6l/100km
      • Yeti Outdoor
        Yeti Outdoor
        Introducing the great outdoors
        • Features a new stylish and elegant design
        • VarioFlex rear seat system
        • Uncompromising commitment to safety​

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 2.0 TDI DSG 103kw 4x4 / Max. luggage space is with the rear seats removed​

        • luggage321l /1665l
        • fuel6.5l/100km
  • New Superb
      • New Superb Sedan
        New Superb Sedan
        Some see a badge, where others see Superb
        • 162TSI, 140TDI and 206STI engine variants

        • Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist

        • Impressive boot space: 625L
        • luggage625l /1670l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
      • New Superb Wagon
        New Superb Wagon
        Some see a badge, where others see Superb
        • 162TSI, 140TDI and 206STI engine variants
        • Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist
        • Impressive boot space: 660L
        • luggage660l /1835l
        • fuel4.8l/100km

SKODA Octavia review first drive

27/11/2013
Peter Anderson road tests and reviews the new 2014 Skoda Octavia at its Australian launch.
Publisher: CarsGuide.com.au

​Skoda has been back in the Australian market for seven years and after a slow start is carving out a niche with the stalwart Octavia sedan and wagon. Realistic pricing - especially in relation to its Volkswagen big brother - has meant a steady following has built for both its mainstream model and off-beat soft-roaders like the Yeti.

The Octavia accounts for almost 45 per cent of Skoda's global sales, and the wagon version is certainly finding its Australian market, particularly with the lycra junkies who stay up late to watch the cheating... err, the cycling. The Czech company has just released the third generation Octavia, and has added a bit more sizzle to the dependable-and-affordable formula.

TECHNOLOGY
The Octavia's engines are instantly recognisable for anyone with a passing interest in the VW/Audi stable. The two petrols are the 1.4 litre and 1.8 litre TSIs. Both feature direct injection and, of course, a turbo. As with the body, the engines have lost weight but unlike the car, have gotten physically smaller, without losing capacity.

The 1.4 litre produces 103kW and 250Nm of torque from 1500rpm, still impressive figures from such a small engine. Combined fuel economy is listed at 5.2l/100km and emissions of just 121g/km and you can have either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG. The manual dashes to 100km/h in 8.4 seconds, a tenth slower with the DSG. Fuel economy is improved by a whopping 20 per cent over the old engine, down to 5.7l/100km for the manual and 5.2l/100km for the DSG.

The 1.8 jumps to 132kW with just a small penalty of 0.7l/100km. Torque is identical to the 1.4 litre, but available from 1250 to 5000rpm. The 1.8 is only available with seven-speed DSG and will carry you to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds. The diesel option is a 110kW 2.0 litre turbo. Coupled with the six-speed DSG, you'll get 320Nm to propel you along with a claimed 4.9l/100km. Stop-start and energy recovery helps keep the CO2 emissions down to 129g/km. The 0-100km/h time is 8.6 seconds. We saw 5.9l/100km in mixed driving, some of it extremely enthusiastic.

VALUE
The new Octavia comes in three flavours: Ambition, Ambition Plus and Elegance. All come standard with leather steering wheel, handbrake and shifter as well as Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The Ambition kicks off at $21,690, the DSG adds $2300 and the wagon $1350. It rolls on 16-inch steel wheels (with handsome and deceptively alloy-alike hubcaps) and has cloth seats, a four speaker stereo with Bluetooth and a trip computer.

Ambition Plus starts at $24,490 for the 103 TSI, the wagon and DSG adding $1350 and $2300 respectively. Ambition Plus adds 17-inch alloys, cruise control and rear parking sensors as well as side airbags for rear seat passengers and driver fatigue monitoring. The radio gains four more speakers and a better 5.8-inch screen.

The Elegance is available with the 103 and 132 TSIs as well as the 110 TDI, all with DSG. For the 103TSI you'll pay $32,190, with the same $1350 addition for the wagon. Ambition Plus and Elegance models come standard with a central touchscreen (5.8 or 8 inches), air-conditioning and nine airbags.

The Elegance gets bigger wheels again, leather trim, sat nav, and tinted rear windows. It also comes with the Columbus screen and stereo package, with an 8-inch screen, DVD player, SD card slots and media viewing capability. Elegance also gets an upgraded air-con, with dual-zone climate control instead.

Additionally, there's the driving mode select, allowing you to choose between Normal, Eco, Sport and Individual. The changes are restricted to steering weight, throttle response and transmission mode. A panorama sunroof ($1690) is available on the wagon and a conventional (huge) sunroof on the sedan ($1490). Ambition Plus and Elegance buyers can also specify a set of 18-inch alloys. Metallic paint is $475 and sat-nav on lower models between $2650 and $2850.

There are two optional packages. The first is the Travel Pack ($1300), only available with the Ambition base model. This adds rear parking sensors, cruise control, a centre armrest and 17-inch alloys and an eight speaker stereo. Ambition Plus buyers can choose the $3900 Tech Pack which adds active cruise with city emergency braking, Xenon lights, cornering lights, rear LEDs, driving mode selection, parking assist with front and rear parking sensors, keyless entry and a 10 speaker Canton stereo.

The Tech pack is $3300 for Elegance trim level buyers as that model already has some of the inclusions. The Active Cruise Control will bring a manual car down to 30km/h (to avoid stalling), while a DSG car can be braked to a stop. The same radar also powers a distance warning to let you know if you're driving too close. Park Assist 2 allows for getting in and out of a park and will get you in with 30cm either end of the car. It also features a 360 degree parking view letting you know if there are any obstructions around the car.

DESIGN
There's a distinct whiff of Audi in the sheetmetal, particularly in the wagon. The new car also draws on the Superb for the family look, especially around the grille.The new Octavia isn't startlingly different from the old one, but there's been some key changes. Significantly, the wheelbase has stretched by 108mm, delivering a bigger cabin and more load space.
The cabin is very spacious, with plenty of room front and back, easily comparable with mid-sizers from Holden, Nissan and Honda. Materials are generally very good and the design, while simple, is attractive enough with a few little highlights to lift things. There's a couple of little tricks - the boot floor is reversible, with carpet on one side (for comfort, apparently) and "a dirt- and water-repelling surface" (also known as rubber) on the other.

There's also a system of velcro cargo fastening elements to stop boxes and bits and pieces from sliding around. The cabin also features a phone holder and a lidded rubbish bin in the door pocket. The sedan is really a five-door hatchback, as it has always been and has a whopping 568-litre boot. The wagon has 20 litres more, but is a more convenient shape for bulky items.

SAFETY
As well as the usual ABS, stability control and airbags galore (seven or nine depending on the model), VW's Multi-Collision Brake (MCB) is standard across the Octavia range. MCB detects a collision and keeps the brakes on even if the driver isn't braking, bringing the speed down to 10km/h. The driver can then pull the car to a stop by braking harder.

Tech Pack-equipped cars have City Emergency Braking which operates at under 30km/h to brake the car to a stop. Over 30km/h, the car warns the driver and primes the brake pads by pushing the pads towards the disc. If the driver doesn't respond, the brakes wake you up with a jolt and if there's still no reaction, the brakes are applied, then jammed on as a collision becomes more likely.

The Ambition Plus and Elegance trim levels also feature fatigue detection and Passenger Protect Assist, which prepares the car for impact by raising the windows to leave an air gap as well as closing the sunroof and tightening the belts.

DRIVING
With a bit more power and a bit less weight, the new Octavia is more sprightly, refined and cheaper to run. Much of the weight reduction has come from front and rear suspension structures and, individually, the front and rear axles are significantly lighter than the previous generation. Doing this means there's a greater percentage of the car's weight being controlled by the springs and dampers, leaving engineers more room to play and improve the ride and handling.

With the addition of Volkswagen's trick electronic diff, the car has less understeer than the old one and is less prone to wheelspin in wet conditions. It's a very confident-handling car and doesn't feel its considerable size as a result. It's a surprisingly great car to drive and feels very much like its VW Group siblings. The engines are willing, the steering well weighted, with good throttle response and a very smooth DSG gearbox.

Wind and road noise are well suppressed and, really, there's very little to tell the three engines apart. All move the car along very briskly and overtaking is fine in the 1.4 -- something you could rarely say for a car this big with such a tiny engine. Body roll is well controlled and the ride is a little firmer than its competition, particularly when compared with the newcomer Nissan Altima. It's a little less hushed inside than that car, but the pay-off is more than worth it.

The Octavia is a huge jump from the old one, which bodes very well indeed for the RS model due next year. The new Octavia certainly builds on the car's formidable reputation for size and value. But, crucially, there's a bit more gadgetry in this new car, with Skoda dipping into the VW technology bin to add a few choice bits around safety and infotainment.
There's more power across the range with greater efficiency, a much better driving experience and we can now stop adding the phrase "for a Skoda" on the end of a sentence praising the car. The price, particularly at the lower end, is hugely competitive and means the Octavia will win even more customers than the 6000 it has achieved over the last seven years.

VERDICT
There is more sizzle in the new Octavia and it now leaps into contention with the mid-size crowd. It may not be quite as big as some of the cars in the mid-size range but it's almost unbeatable on price.
2014 Skoda Octavia Ambition
Price: from $21,690
Engine: 1.4L four-cylinder petrol turbo, 103kW/250Nm
Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG, FWD
Thirst: 5.2L/100km, 121g/km CO2

One of the most handsome wagons on the market; unprecedented value for money; enormous cabin space; loads of features; turbo-four from Golf R; good ride and handling; plenty of new tech.
More expensive than Volkswagen's top-shelf Passat Alltrack (but more fun too); fuel consumption is high when you're on it.

Reviewed by: Anthony Crawford
ŠKODA communicates its new, modern design language in the SUV segment. The brand will be showcasing its new show car – the ŠKODA VisionS – at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show, hinting at how ŠKODA’s future SUV could look.

Author: Mladá Boleslav
ŠKODA's all-new Fabia has claimed the title of Best First Car in the Carsales Car of the Year Awards.
ANCAP today issued a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the new ŠKODA Fabia. ANCAP congratulates ŠKODA for this top rating and for the standard it has set in providing Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as a standard inclusion across the Fabia range.
Reviewed by: Nathan Ponchard
The all-new ŠKODA Fabia ups the sex appeal of ŠKODA's smallest model with Gen Y-baiting technology, tasteful customisation, and class-leading safety.
Reviewed by: Andrew MacLean
Smart-looking city car also introduces smartphone tech to Aussie roads
Reviewed by: Craig Duff
CarsGuide rating: 4 out of 5 stars

ŠKODA has made a serious pitch for the crown of best-value city car, launching a bigger and better Fabia hatch and wagon with pricing from $15,990 driveaway.

Reviewed by: Tim Beissmann

Caradvice Rating: 8.5/10

Launch Review

Motoring.com.au Rating: 89/100

So how do you go into the market and offer your product when your brand is not really well known? The answer is simple (or “Simply Clever” in Skoda speak): build your vehicle to compete with the front-runners in the pack and make it thousands of dollars cheaper to buy!

Voted Number 1. Skoda Octavia Ambition 103 TSI
THE benefit of hindsight has allowed Redbook to hone Skoda's three-year retained value ratings from the highs of when the brand returned to Oz, to more believable numbers. Back then, Skodas were a Gold Star sure-thing.

The TopGear verdict: 8/10​
Great value, dynamically excellent, well finished, and space efficient – the new Octavia RS is a winner. With more power, some aural drama, and better steering it would be nudging a nine.

March 2014 - The new Octavia RS is a continuation of the current model offensive of the Czech automaker, ŠKODA. The new RS is the fastest production Octavia of all time. From April 2014, the third generation RS will enter the Australian market in sedan and wagon versions. Both models are equipped with powerful yet efficient engines, and boast sophisticated design as well as innovative technology. Furthermore, the new RS models offer all of the ŠKODA Octavia’s outstanding features: functionality, space, safety, innovative comfort assistance systems, and excellent value.​
Evolution: ‘ŠKODA VisionC’ – the next stage in the development of ŠKODA design language. Design: Expressive, dynamic, confident, emotional. Concept: ŠKODA develops its first five-door coupé chassis. Characteristic of ŠKODA: Design meets functionality - Coupé with large hatch. Technology: Modern modular technology, low weight and optimized aerodynamics for responsible individual mobility. Environment: already meet the stringent EU2020 emissions standard using conventional technology - 91g CO2/km.
Review - This is the all-new Skoda Octavia vRS, a high performance version of the regular Octavia available as either a hatchback or estate.
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5
Spectacular coupé design study, new Octavia variants and greater model diversity.
ŠKODA presents the best-selling Octavia in Geneva; now with CNG drive. Bivalent engine runs on natural gas or petrol. Environmentally-friendly: only 5.4 m3 (3,5 kg) CNG per 100 km (97 g CO2/km). Refuelling king: up to 1,330 km with natural gas and petrol.
ŠKODA delivers 80,900 vehicles to customers (January 2013: 69,500). Best January ever; manufacturer enjoys continuing growth in 2014. Strong growth in Europe and record deliveries in China. ŠKODA on the Move: Design and model campaign moves into the next stage.
IT’S chips or straws, a toss-up between the petrol DSG and the diesel manual versions of Skoda’s Octavia RS, due in Australia next month. The turbo twosome promise sporty motoring, VW Group quality, distinctive styling and, relatively, a discount sticker. Backing the RS sporting claims, the badge first appeared on a Skoda 130 rally car in 1975, then was affixed to an Octavia 16 years ago. The maker is keen to uphold this connection with the latest crop, which doesn’t overdo it on the exterior trappings the way some wannabes do. But for the plus‒size alloys and red brake calipers, they could almost pass for Q cars. Skoda reckons the RS will account for better than 10 percent of Octavia sales.
Indian premieres - The completely revised ŠKODA models at the 2014 New Delhi Motor Expo. Superb and Yeti with new ŠKODA designs, fresh interiors, innovative technology and top features. Indian market launch for Superb and Yeti in 2014, production in Aurangabad.
Evolution: Design Study ‘ŠKODA VisionC’ the next stage of development in ŠKODA’s design language. Design: Expressive, dynamic, emotional. Concept: ŠKODA takes on first five-door coupé body design.
ŠKODA displays four vehicles at various stages of restoration in Paris. From the 90 year old L&K 210 to a fully restored ŠKODA Superb. Trade fair premiere for the unique streamlined ŠKODA 935. Fascinatingly rare ŠKODA children’s car from 1940.
Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm celebrate a convincing victory at the Rally Latvia. Wiegand/Christian in fifth place.
Esapekka Lappi/Janne Fern lead Rally Latvia at the halfway stage. Sepp Wiegand/Frank Christian in fifth after an afternoon comeback.
Readers of ‘Auto Motor und Sport’ vote new ŠKODA Octavia best compact car among imported cars in Germany. Fourth victory in a row: ŠKODA Superb once again comes top in import rankings in mid-class category. ŠKODA Fabia makes it into top 3 in small car category.
The successful Fabia Super 2000 remains the car of choice in 2014. Development of the new car takes priority.
EurotaxGlass study: ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback beats competitors in residual value comparison tests in four European countries. ŠKODA’s young compact successfully launched in the markets.
ŠKODA delivers 920,800 vehicles to customers in 2013 (2012: 939,200). Powerful final sprint with the best December in corporate history: 70,000 deliveries (December 2012: 66,200 deliveries, up 5.8%). ŠKODA model campaign proves its strength. For the first time ŠKODA’s European market share grows to over 4%. China is once again ŠKODA’s strongest individual market in 2013 with 227,000 sales. Product campaign continues: a new model every six months on average.
 ŠKODA acclaimed as winners of the Manufacturers’ Championship in the APRC and works drivers Kopecký/Dresler officially crowned European Rally Champions.
ŠKODA Fabia R 5 to be ŠKODA’s new racing car. The successor to the Fabia Super 2000 rally car will arrive on the scene in 2015.
A successful conclusion to this year’s ŠKODA environmental action programme ‘For each car sold in the Czech Republic, ŠKODA plants a tree’.
Bigger, better-value Octavia MkIII feels more refined in almost every respect
Publisher: Carsales.com.au
Modern top-level production logistics is the cornerstone of ŠKODA vehicle production. ’Simply Clever’: New systems simplify processes and protect the environment. The right part in the right place at the right time, now even quicker.
ŠKODA  AUTO has just manufactured its 1,500,000th vehicle at the Kvasiny plant, with the jubilee honours going to a ŠKODA Superb.
Golden October: ŠKODA’s best October of all time. ŠKODA grew worldwide by 7.5% to 83,000 sales in October 2013. 768,700 customer deliveries in the first ten months.
Extensively revised ŠKODA Yeti rolls off the production lines at the Kvasiny plant. Two Yetis from one: ŠKODA Yeti and ŠKODA Yeti Outdoor. New distinctive design, fresh interior, innovative technology features.
ŠKODA duo Lappi/Ferm triumph with a comfortable lead. Perfect end to a year full of title wins for ŠKODA.
​ŠKODA duo Lappi/Ferm also impressive in the ERC final in the Alps. A lead of 43.7 seconds ahead of final day of Rallye du Valais.
​Esapekka Lappi and his co-driver Janne Ferm hope to secure a spot on the winners’ rostrum for ŠKODA in the final of the FIA ERC season.
The perfect final: ŠKODA also clinches the manufacturers’ title in the APRC. Prestigious triple triumph in front of enthusiastic crowds in China.
Gaurav Gill has put yet another feather in the ŠKODA cap for the current season by winning the drivers’ category in the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship before the season is out.
ŠKODA delivered 685,000 vehicles between January and September 2013. Nine-month sales revenue well over seven billion euros. Sound result: operations after third quarter at 371 million euros. Operating profit increases by 8.8% in third quarter.
The factory-backed team ŠKODA MRF is optimistic ahead of the grand final of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC).
Bad luck for ŠKODA driver Sepp Wiegand: the promising German driver had to retire on the final day of Rally Spain, just when a podium finish was within reach. 
Sepp Wiegand is on course for a podium finish in his ŠKODA Fabia Super 2000 in Rally Spain.
Sixth WRC rally entry of the year for the German team in the Fabia S2000. Tricky rally with asphalt and gravel tracks to start in front of Barcelona cathedral.
Esapekka Lappi and his co-driver Janne Ferm put in a strong recovery for ŠKODA at the 55th Rallye Sanremo, finishing in second place.
Safety first: ŠKODA racing talent Esapekka Lappi and his co-driver Janne Ferm lie in sixth place after the first day at the 55th Rallye Sanremo.
ŠKODA global deliveries to customers up by 3.3% to 86,000 cars in September 2013; January to September – 684,900 vehicles. Strong growth in Europe – up 9.4%; ŠKODA’s market share increases. Deliveries to customers in Czech Republic up by 20.1%.
Jury acknowledges Prof. Dr. h. c. Winfried Vahland’s personal contribution to economic cooperation between Czech Republic and Germany. Prestigious award given to individuals from both countries since 1994. Ceremony on 9 October in Prague with high-ranking representatives from politics and business.
ERC welcomes the ŠKODA factory team’s Finnish duo Lappi/Ferm for the second time this year. New European Champion Kopecký will cheer his Finnish team-mates on.
5% higher towing capacity: new ŠKODA Yeti model tows up to 2.1 tonnes. Awards: New ŠKODA Superb Combi 4x4 model voted ‘Tow Car of the Year’ in UK – out of 46 other hopefuls. Double victory: ŠKODA Octavia wins 2 categories in the British awards.
Newly-crowned European champions Jan Kopecký/Pavel Dresler (CZ/CZ) have their sights set on the next title for ŠKODA.
ŠKODA’s European champion elect, Jan Kopecký, has added to his already remarkable record with victory at the 40th Rally Croatia.
› Kopecký: “A dream come true” 
› Seven podiums in seven ERC races for ŠKODA duo Kopecký/Dresler
› In the lead at the end of day one at the Rally Croatia
ŠKODA AUTO is the third-time number one out of all manufacturing companies in the Deloitte CE Top 500. The car producer ranked third highest across all sectors. Comparison of the 500 highest-revenue companies across 18 Central-European countries.
The 2013 European Rally Championship could have its winner with races to spare by the end of the 239.12 kilometres on the asphalt around Poreč.
The 1101 Roadster, Felicia and 1000 MB Rally – three ŠKODA legends at the starting line. ŠKODA’s fourth appearance at the Northern Rally. Sixth anniversary of the Hamburg-Berlin Klassik from 19 to 21 September​.
​Seventh start, seventh podium finish: Jan Kopecký and Pavel Dresler remain on course for the title in FIA European Rally Championship.
​The ŠKODA duo Jan Kopecký and Pavel Dresler (CZ/CZ) are in fourth place after day one of the two-day Rally Poland and are eyeing up a podium finish.
ŠKODA delivers over 64,000 vehicles worldwide in August 2013; January to August: 598,400 deliveries. ŠKODA’s European market share expands. New models successfully launched:  Western European deliveries of new ŠKODA Octavia +12.7% in August.
Youthful ŠKODA compact hatchback gets well-earned attention at the VW Group Night. The first entry of ŠKODA brand to the important segment of compact family hatchbacks. Rapid Spaceback will be launched on European markets from October 2013.
With victory in the bag last time out at the Barum Rally, ŠKODA’s Jan Kopecký and Pavel Dresler (CZ/CZ) will be continuing their hunt for the title in Poland.
Great tradition: ŠKODA 1100 OHC Roadster-classic from the 1950s. ŠKODA Classic is participating again at the fifth vintage car race in and around Bergisch Gladbach. The brand is showing off their sporty genes in 2013.
Two new models for IAA Frankfurt: Brand new ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback and redesigned ŠKODA Yeti. Rapid Spaceback: Youthful, compact ŠKODA hatchback. Revised ŠKODA SUV in two design variations: Yeti and Yeti Outdoor.
› Jan Kopecký and Pavel Dresler extend their lead in the ERC
› Third Barum success for Kopecký after 2009 and 2011 wins
› Wiegand/Christian take fourth in works team début
Kopecký/Dresler win all nine special stages, Wiegand currently on fifth place in debut for the works team, Lappi forced to retire following accident.
ŠKODA enters all its top drivers into rally around Zlín. Local heroes Kopecký/Dresler hope to defend ERC lead.
Gaurav Gill takes over the lead in the driver’s championship in the ŠKODA Fabia Super 2000. ŠKODA driver wins all seven special stages of day two.​
A positive end and a lot of valuable experience. Next up: ŠKODA home event, Barum Czech Rally Zlín.
​ŠKODA duo Wiegand/Christian damage their wheel suspension. Their ŠKODA wil be repaired in preparation for Sunday.
​Four special stages won, then problems for Lappi and Gill. Gill wants to score points for Team ŠKODA MRF on day two.
ŠKODA duo Sepp Wiegand/Frank Christian ranked third in WRC 2 category. Matthias Kahle thrills rally fans in legendary 130 RS.​
ŠKODA duo Sepp Wiegand/Frank Christian on course for WRC 2 podium finish. Six special stages (131.36 kilometres) on Friday.
610 km through the most beautiful places in Saxony. ŠKODA with two sports cars, a roadster and a convertible. The three-day classic race starts in Zwickau on 22 August.
Fourth round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). Successful ŠKODA duo Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm lead overall standings.
Today, the new compact car ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback will be rolling of the production lines at ŠKODA’s main factory in Mladá Boleslav.
 Rally Germany in the region around Trier will be the fifth WRC-2 start this year in the Fabia Super 2000 for Wiegand/Christian.
ŠKODA has been able to increase their market share in Western Europe thanks to increasing customer orders in July.
Ready for the tarmac jungle - The new ŠKODA Yeti for the city.
Room for adventure - The new ŠKODA Yeti for outdoor enthusiasts.
The first ŠKODA with a rear-view camera.
Today sees the first of the latest generation of the ŠKODA bestseller roll of the production lines at the Indian plant in Aurangabad; launch on the Indian market in autumn.
Racing legend Hans-Joachim “Strietzel” Stuck now a Yeti owner. ŠKODA Yeti earns praise from both experts and general public. Stuck, a Volkswagen Motorsport ambassador, also assisted in setup of Fabia Super 2000 race car.
ŠKODA sells 464,600 cars. Sales revenue in the first half of 2013 of around five billion Euros. Operating profit reaches 243 million Euros. Investments increase by 22.1% to 265 million Euros.
3:12.8 - minute lead over Delecour. Ten stage victories on a tricky course. ŠKODA duo Kopecký and Dresler extend their lead in the ERC’s overall standings.
Four stage victories, one success at night. 5.4-second lead going into the second day. ŠKODA pairing Kopecký and Dresler lead in the ERC overall standings.
Certificate with information on the history of the vehicle available for owners. Service from the ŠKODA company archives in Mladá Boleslav.
Three victories and a second place finish in previous ERC outings. ŠKODA duo Kopecký and Dresler lead the overall standings at the halfway point.
Winners receive Bohemian crystal sculptures. 2013 - ŠKODA becomes the tenth time official sponsor of the Tour de France. Fleet of 250 ŠKODAs deployed, including the new Superb as the ‘Red Car’ and many new Octavias.
New ŠKODA Green E Line e-bike expands existing ŠKODA bicycle collection. “Pedelec” combines muscle and engine power, up to 105 km range. Wide choice of ŠKODA cycles for any age and any purpose.
Factory crew Kopecký/Dresler turn their third appearance in the Czech Championship into a third victory. As usual, ŠKODA was the General Partner of the 40th Bohemia Rally.
Third round of the current season of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), ŠKODA leads both the drivers’ and the constructors’ championship.
ŠKODA Motorsport´s Jan Kopecký/Pavel Dresler (factory team) top the standings after Day 1 of the 40th Bohemia Rally.
Esapekka Lappi and Janne Ferm clear leader for ŠKODA, teammates Gaurav Gill and Glenn Macneall second.
ŠKODA presents the new Octavia RS to the public for the first time. World premiere at the ‘Goodwood Festival of Speed’. A sports class of its own; the fastest production Octavia ever.
ŠKODA 1101 Sport, ŠKODA 130 RS and ŠKODA Fabia WRC at the starting line. ŠKODA presents three legends from a 112-year history in motorsports. New ŠKODA Octavia RS celebrates its world premiere at Goodwood. 20th anniversary of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Best June results in ŠKODA’s history: 87,400 units. ŠKODA’s European market share grew to 4.1% in June. ŠKODA vigorously pursues model campaign in second half of year. Eight new or revised ŠKODA models in 2013 alone.
Jiří Ježek started time trials with ŠKODA support on 10 July. ŠKODA tenth time official sponsor of der Tour de France.
ŠKODA commissions new combined heat and power generation facility in Kvasiny. Three million EUR invested, construction period of seven months. Important measure within the framework of the ŠKODA environmental strategy ‘GreenFuture’.
ŠKODA celebrates production success together with Shanghai Volkswagen. ŠKODA doubles model range in China from three to six models – new Rapid Xin Rui, ŠKODA Yeti and Superb Combi expand ŠKODA’s portfolio. Sales in China to rise to half a million per year.