Rendering specialist Andrei Avarvarii has created
digital mockups of the next generation 2020 Skoda Octavia, due to arrive in
early-2020. Skoda has already started testing the fourth-generation Octavia
(fifth gen if you count the original 1959 model), which according to Skoda’s
sales and marketing head Alan Favey, will be "state-of-the-art".
Favey also stated in media interactions that the
fourth-generation Octavia will continue the theme of looking like a saloon, but
actually having a hatchback, a design highlight Skoda has meticulously followed
on all generations of the Octavia. However, this rendering indicates that Skoda
will ditch the quad-headlight layout of the current Octavia which was
introduced in its mid-life facelift.
The 2020 Skoda Octavia will ride on an updated
version of the MQB architecture which will allow for plug-in hybrid and 48-volt
mild-hybrid powertrains, a first for the Octavia family. Conventional engines
will include the 1.5-liter TSI petrol four-cylinder and a new diesel engine
which is also expected to displace 1.5-liters. Expect Skoda to continue
offering manual and DSG 'boxes coupled with front wheel drive and all-wheel
drive variants, with the latter having significance on the estate body style.
