The third generation of the Skoda Octavia has been introduced in the United Kingdom. Deliveries are expected to commence on March 16, with the base model starting from 15,990 pounds. For this money you will be getting the entry-level version in the S trim equipped with a 1.2-liter TSI gasoline engine producing 105 HP. If you want the DSG transmission, you’ll have to wait until May and pay at least 17,240 pounds. Skoda is offering the new Octavia with a 1.4-liter TSI power unit pumping out 140 HP at 18,390 pounds in the SE trim at least (not available for S version), while the model with the aforementioned DSG costs at least 19,640 pounds.
On the diesel side, there’s the 1.6-liter TDI CR with 105 HP available from 18,040 pounds or 19,290 pounds with the DSG. Lastly, the third-gen Octavia is sold with a 2.0-liter TDI CR generating 150 HP, available from 20,140 pounds or 21,390 pounds with the DSG. The more powerful diesel is not available for the entry-level S trim so you can get it in either the SE or Elegance versions.
The most expensive model is with the more powerful diesel engine and in the Elegance trim, a model for which you will have to pay at least 23,240 pounds.
Source: Skoda
