Skoda Octavia (Chinese)
Here is the more images of the Skoda
Octavia facelift for the Chinese market, courtesy of Auto.163.
Meanwhile in China, Skoda seems to be working on a small
update for this year. Sina, a Chinese publication, has published spyshots of
what seems to look like a minor nip-and-tuck for the Chinese-spec Octavia. The
headlamps seem to feature new signature LED lighting, while the front bumper
has been tweaked for a sportier styling. Also new, are sleek foglamps and an
updated lower grille – both adorned with chrome strips below them. The rest of
the car remains unchanged.
The global Skoda Octavia will receive a
substantial facelift next year. Reports say, there will be a new pair of twin
headlights somewhat similar to what Mercedes-Benz used for the previous
generation Mercedes E-Class. The new look has already been previewed in a
speculative rendering.
While the current engines will probably
remain more or less unchanged, save for a few possible efficiency tweaks, there
will be a new three-cylinder engine introduced with maximum power output
ranging from 90 to 120 hp, which will be 10% more fuel efficient than the
currently offered four-cylinder engines. This could be a 1.0-litre TSI petrol
unit which is currently used for a number of Volkswagen Group models.
